overhead bridge crane

[Philip Davies]

As it happens, Frank, I have just made up a workshop crane, for my 8’ x 6’ shed! I have a question for forum members. The new block & tackle is just to raise my compound table from its shelf onto the bench drill. The line supplied is 3-ply nylon and I don’t see how it can be used, since it twists, of course. Can I expect to remedy the twist by stretching the line against the twist, or have I sufficient grounds for a refund, doyouthink?

[WmRMeyers]

As it happens, Frank, I have just made up a workshop crane, for my 8’ x 6’ shed! I have a question for forum members. The new block & tackle is just to raise my compound table from its shelf onto the bench drill. The line supplied is 3-ply nylon and I don’t see how it can be used, since it twists, of course. Can I expect to remedy the twist by stretching the line against the twist, or have I sufficient grounds for a refund, doyouthink?

If you don't like the line in it, replace it. The Yacht braid, or something similar in hemp will likely fix your concern there. I have one of those (used in this area to suspend deer for field prep) that I've used to get several water heaters in and out of the attic of this house. I've not found the twisted nylon cord a problem, but YMMV! Bought a 1/4-ton chain hoist last time, since I couldn't find the game hoist, and the new water heater was much smaller than when I first did this. It's probably going to wind up in the shop one of these days. Which I why I keep following the hoist discussions...

The first time I did this job, it was a 50 gallon water heater tank. Been going with progressively smaller heaters over the 27 years I've been here.

Bill