[CAUT] Getting the plate out

[Phil Bondi]

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)