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Old 08-16-2024, 12:59 PM
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...but there is a spot where I will be building smokers that only has an 8’ ceiling height...
That's why it would make sense to make the top bar so it swivels. You could have a lower height for working in tight spots but also have the ability to raise the outer end to gain some extra height...
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Old 08-16-2024, 04:30 PM
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Can't you run a beam or build a jib in your shop for lifting and rolling?
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Old 08-16-2024, 05:06 PM
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Can't you run a beam or build a jib in your shop for lifting and rolling?
Yes, but I was trying to do the whole "kill two birds with one stone" kind of a thing.

My first option was to build a gantry with large off road tires that could be used inside and out. I don't like that option because I'm limited to that 7'9" height and if I were to do a trolley and winch, it's starting to get pretty low. I could ditch the trolley but if I was going to use an I-Beam, I might as well.
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Old 08-16-2024, 07:03 PM
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How about a three wheeled cherry picker using the same wheels you used on your smoker build. Build to fit your needs and should be easy to move.
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I forgot I built this thing and thought I'd post an update to this thread. I used two 10' long, 3" square tubes that I already had, then used a 5/8" bolt at the end with a snatch block between them. They hook into the front tow points on my bumper, I torch cut out the ends of the tubing to fit on them.
I used a 30' tow strap around the roll cage, and a 2 ton come-a-long for adjustment. My bumper has a 2" receiver hitch on it so my plan is to get a trailer jack attachment for it to adjust for ground level. In the mean time, I use a Hi-Lift jack and it works great.

The Warn 8274 winch has an 8000 pound capacity and the logs I've been lifting are no problem for it. I used it to lift about big 20 logs during one session with the engine off, and I had no problem starting it afterwards (which was one of my concerns)

I bent up a quick hook bracket from some 1/4" steel and use a lag bolt and my cordless impact to screw it into the log. Works pretty quick.

Right now, I feel that my weak link is the come-a-long since they seem so jankety I really don't trust them, so I stay out from underneath the thing at all times, but it seems to work very well for what I need it for right now. I still have a lot of big logs to split but my woodshed is full now so they get to wait until next year. That'll give me time to think about how I can make it better.

Thanks for the input all.

By the way, I'm in the process of building tube fenders for my Jeep so that's why the fenders look goofy.
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Old 10-22-2024, 08:05 AM
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Looks good. It reminds me of this setup that can be used on the vehicle or with the legs on the ground for a stronger pull.

https://youtu.be/uxTDkoUbO3w?si=CNKFkTWVM-3Cv2g-&t=2047

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Nice.

You might need a counterweight in the back.
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