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    Simple load spreader bar for a workshop engine crane

    Crank up the welder and make one of these.



    Easy project.

    Cheers Rob

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    Nice. Spreader bars are a must for lifting awkward, over length or difficult to balance loads safely

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    Best darn spreader I' ve seen...Cap

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    Technically this is actually a lifting beam, but everyone seems to call them spreader bars. They do spread the load lifting points.

    A real spreader bar simply spreads a long length of chain with a length adjustable beam in beam arrangement.

    However, a lifting beam has the advantage of taking up less vertical space under the crane jib.

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    Thanks xynudu! We've added your Load Spreader Bar to our Hoists category,
    as well as to your builder page: xynudu's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:






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