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Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:56 am
by TLD89
thebuildist wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:42 am Wow, that sure must be nice to have.

Is the rail made specifically for this purpose? It almost looks like door track.

Bob
Bob the rail is unistrut system. I bought rolling trolly that fit inside the u strut.

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:50 am
by Ingersoll224
In a related note, I got my hoist installed in my new shed. 880# electric hoist on unistrut track. All implements can now be stored in the loft.
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Up up and away
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Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:05 am
by Eugen
That is so neat @Ingersoll224 ! :cheers:

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:10 am
by RoamingGnome
Thanks for sharing your photos @Ingersoll224 , Our garage plans include a second storey, I was discussing with :wife: how I could have workshop space upstairs and not have to haul everything up the steps... :cheers:

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:24 am
by Ingersoll224
@RoamingGnome It works really well. It's hard to see, but off the the right is my tiller attachment tucked under a shelf. When winter is done my snow caster will go up there.
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I have been building through the winter. Down to siding and roof.

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:04 am
by Harry
Certainly a project to be proud of. 👍✌️Harry

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:18 am
by keith
That's so neat and tidy. Really must give you great satisfaction of building the structure. I can't see if you have wheeled carts under the heavy stuff, but would be a back saver for sure. Outstanding results! :cheers:

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:22 am
by RoamingGnome
That is a very nice looking build! @Ingersoll224 :thumbsup: How big is the footprint of your Shed? I like the way you are using the upper level for storage - makes me consider building one in addition to our garage...
We are hoping to start construction on house and garage this year - the garage plans should end up looking like this:
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Unfortunately where it is going still needs a lot of clearing and prep work...
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But first we have to sell house in the city so we can afford construction in the country... :headbash:

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:33 am
by Eugen
Gerry, this is good motivation to get the bigger backhoe running so you can nicely clear that spot. :thumbsup:

Re: Garage Hoist / Spreader bar

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:48 am
by RoamingGnome
@Eugen - just waiting for "real" spring - we haven't been up there since last November, definitely got the itch to get going...

And fixing :j is high on the list of priorities this spring