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FritzA · 08-16-2010, 07:18 PM

Just a thought but for the cost of a good portable hoist I think I could easily frame up something to hang a chain hoist from for pulling engines.

I've got the typical light 2x4 framing in my garage but I was thinking of 4"x6"x10' posts with a 9' 4" 1/8 wall steel tube across. Seems like I-beam is expensive and tube is the most cost effectice. A couple of braces tieing the 4"x6" posts to the rafters to prevent any lateral movement.

The 4"x6"x10' are just under $20 each and the tube is about $70. A total of around $110 and it is pretty high for pulling from a truck.

Any suggestions what else could be used?

08-16-2010, 07:18 PM	#1
FritzA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Burbs, CO Posts: 115	Framing for a Hoist Just a thought but for the cost of a good portable hoist I think I could easily frame up something to hang a chain hoist from for pulling engines. I've got the typical light 2x4 framing in my garage but I was thinking of 4"x6"x10' posts with a 9' 4" 1/8 wall steel tube across. Seems like I-beam is expensive and tube is the most cost effectice. A couple of braces tieing the 4"x6" posts to the rafters to prevent any lateral movement. The 4"x6"x10' are just under $20 each and the tube is about $70. A total of around $110 and it is pretty high for pulling from a truck. Any suggestions what else could be used?



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