Hi all. Before I spend any money on this, I want to get your thoughts on this subject.. In my old shop, I had/have a rope hoist: http://secure.data-comm.com/DC/Detail.bok?no=84925 I had it fabricated in the old shop because I had no real overhead structure to hang it from. It worked perfectly. In my new shop, I am getting conflicting answers about hanging that hoist. The structure is supported by the Hambro System. A picture can be seen at: http://www.hambro.ws/ What you're seeing from that picture is what I see when I look up at the ceiling in my shop. Those steel beams are approx. 5' apart and run the length of the house. The person who use to own this house is a salesperson for Hambro. He was unsure about hanging the rope hoist and using it for my purpose. He suggested I talk to one of their structural engineers, which I did. He was unsure if the hoist would cause any compromise to the Hambro System. Here's my thought on the subject: I want to run a piece of steel across 3 of the beams so the Rope Hoist will roll. That way it will have added stability from using 3 beams for support as opposed to one. The only time weight would be on that hoist is when it was actually in use. Other than that, it would be hanging. Before I go out and purchase a cherry picker, I would like to hear the thoughts from those who have some experience with this subject..suggestions for an alternative plate removal system, etc. Thanks for your thoughts. -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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