Getting the plate out

[Greg Newell]

Phil,
         Might I recommend a rolling gantry? 
Picture 2 "A" frames with a length of "I" beam 
between them. Each of the "A" frames would have 
wheels. I hope this description makes sense. When 
I can get some free time I will be welding up a set for myself.

best wishes,
Greg Newell



At 07:50 AM 4/26/2007, you wrote:
>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.
>
>Terry, your chain hoist is supported how?
>
>Thanks for your thoughts.
>
>-Phil Bondi(Fl)

Greg Newell
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