Paul, IANAR, so I don't really require a photo. I was just throwing out the notion of the old-fashioned, working-class-hero model of chain hoist out into the ring. But someone else (e.g. Noah) might appreciate one! Paul On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 5:03 PM, <PAULREVENKOJONES at aol.com> wrote: > Yes, Paul, I have two 1/2 ton load hoists mounted on cars on an I-beam > across the ceiling so that I can roll the plate away from the piano to set > it down. If you'd like a picture, I could endeavor to make one. ;-) > > Paul > > In a message dated 3/30/2010 2:51:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > paul at bruesch.net writes: > > 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/20100330/3b54436f/attachment.htm>
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