Scott-in-Idaho
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Howdy all,
I've got an old barn built in the 30's with a newer loft 10' up. Center bay of barn is 14'6" inside, 15'6" on the outside. I'd like to add a beam, either make one out of dimensional lumber or steel that would hold a HF winch in the middle and lift 500-750 lbs. Tons of storage space up there, already put in a attic stairway in, but it's too narrow to haul oversized things up, plus I'm old and fat.Also planning on welding up a platform to lift up bulky items, then go up the stairs and unload it. I'll store the platform in the up position so it's not in my road. Anybody done this? Ideas? Opinions? I don't know how to size the beam which I'll make pockets for in between the studs. Also, how should I attach the hoist to a beam? Mounting pockets are only 2"x3", thinking a 4' section if 1-1/2" pipe.........And no, I'm not taking the grandkids for an elevator ride!
I've got an old barn built in the 30's with a newer loft 10' up. Center bay of barn is 14'6" inside, 15'6" on the outside. I'd like to add a beam, either make one out of dimensional lumber or steel that would hold a HF winch in the middle and lift 500-750 lbs. Tons of storage space up there, already put in a attic stairway in, but it's too narrow to haul oversized things up, plus I'm old and fat.Also planning on welding up a platform to lift up bulky items, then go up the stairs and unload it. I'll store the platform in the up position so it's not in my road. Anybody done this? Ideas? Opinions? I don't know how to size the beam which I'll make pockets for in between the studs. Also, how should I attach the hoist to a beam? Mounting pockets are only 2"x3", thinking a 4' section if 1-1/2" pipe.........And no, I'm not taking the grandkids for an elevator ride!