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    Jib crane for my machine shop van

    One thing that always comes in handy is a way to lift and move heavy objects.
    My HHG van trailer is gradually becoming a machine shop. Today I mounted the first to 2 short jib crane beams to a framework I had installed
    I will be able to lift about 1000 lbs on either of them then swing those items from outside to the inside and position them over my lathes.
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    I still need to add some bracing and come up with a couple of hoists
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    Well I've had my shop van jib crane for 3 months now and so far I've used and abused it several times. it is absolutely handy as a 3rd hand
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    Thanks Frank S! We've added your Shop Van Jib Crane to our Jacks and Lifts category,
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