Does anyone use a chain hoist? Seems to me that there are several advantages: - Simpler setup than hoist-plus-block - Cheaper initial investment - Much better control... no fast, jerky pulls - A little bit of exercise IANAR (I am not a rebuilder) but I know one who does use a chain hoist and I've observed very smooth, controlled, fluid plate lifts/drops with it... and really not a lot of muscle needed. Here's a link to one example... I do not own one. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=996 I DO own a lever/cable hoist, which I HAVE used to pull a plate. DO NOT EVEN consider using a lever hoist. Just trust me. It's dangerous and extremely awkward. No, I do not speak from a negative experience (except the awkward part.) Paul Bruesch Stillwater, MN > Noah Frere wrote: > >> Thomas: what's the capacity on your hoist? Harbor Freight sells (according >> to website) a 1300# and 880#. Although Ron says a 1 ton will handle >> anything, is that necessary? If i need up to a ton, then i'll need 2 hoists. >> The harbor freight hoists lift at 33'/min. which translates if i did my >> calcs correctly to 6.6"/sec. - much faster than the 2"/sec. you've achieved >> Tom. I dont plan on doing a concert grand, right now i've got a 58" upright, >> which is huge. >> >> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net<mailto: >> rnossaman at cox.net>> wrote: >> >> Noah Frere wrote: >> >> Great! Seems like the hoist that attaches to the beams would >> be the most space saving. My beams are 2" x 7 1/2" and spaced >> 14 1/2" apart. That looks pretty strong to me (knowing nothing >> about it). How much might a plate weigh - what capacity should >> I go for? Would 1300# do it? >> >> >> A 4x4 (or 4" pipe) laying on top and spanning four or more joists, >> with the chain hoist hung in the middle, is the easiest semi >> permanent installation. A one ton chain hoist will lift anything >> you'll need, but I use two hoists for big plates. I like the >> control and stability better. >> Ron N >> >> >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100330/a5387e47/attachment-0001.htm>
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