Older or wiser

[Gary Max]

I have no ideal which one it is but my back just ain't what it was a couple of years ago. I have been messing around with getting this done for 6 months. It should hold about anything I need to pick up. The chain fall is rated at 3000lbs.

 

[mewell]

Is that an old engine hoist? That IS a great idea! I'm guessing that your shop is at "ground level" or do you have to kick the logs downstairs? []

 

[Gary Max]

Heck you just side the big door open and back the truck right in. Oh that's a new homemade engine hoist []

 

[kenwc]

I hear ya. I don't know how I ever did without this recent tool addition...or my best friend there working on it. No he's not Milking it.

 

[Gary Max]

I looked at those real close. The only reason I went with a different route is I figured mine would never break down.
The rams on most of those have a real bad rep. I am sure they make different flavors but the ones around here where $200.00 bucks. I spent just a bit over that to build mine.

 

[Ligget]

Since I broke my back 6 years ago I have something "similar", he is called my brother. I call him whenever something heavy needs moved! lol[)]

 

[kenwc]

Yes this one is a Harbor Freight 2 ton which goes for $200. My buddy there went to HF pick up the 1 ton for me that was on sale for $100. There was a part missing on the only one they had in stock so they gave me the 2 ton for $100. I don't expect the ram to last long and the second I see leakage I'm going to replace it with better quality air operated ram.

 

[Gary Max]

I live so far back in the sticks there aint no one to call.
heck going to Harbor freight would be a real treat for me. It's only about 240 miles round trip from here.