Gantry Crane

[dadz34]

My good friend Dwight and I built this gantry crane so I can move big items by myself out in the shop. It has an electric winch that's good for over 1,000lbs as well as a backup trolley for heavier items and adjusts from 7'-14' in height.

 

[MC]

Nice work! So what have you moved with it?

 

[Old Irish]

that will be a nice addition, the crane in the background looks good to.

 

[PILOON]

I needed to pull the engine from my MG one time.
I used a kids swing set as my crane platform and that worked well.
I did shorten the top 'cross bar' just enough to straddle the car.
Worked great!

 

[dadz34]

Nice work! So what have you moved with it?

I used it recently to move my heavy equipment when I moved into my new shop. It came is handy lifting band saws, air compressors, and even my mill & lathe. I've used it also for engine removal & installations.

 

[drb1215]

Great job on the crane. What's even more impressive is the space you have for a shop!! I'd love to build out something like that (the wife, not so much )

 

[dadz34]

Great job on the crane. What's even more impressive is the space you have for a shop!! I'd love to build out something like that (the wife, not so much )

Thanks! Im really enjoying the new shop...and as it typically happens, I'm filling it up quickly.