Homemade Shop Van Jib Crane
TOOL:
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Frank S on homemadetools.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade shop van jib crane constructed from I-beam, tubing, bearings, and steel plate.
RATING:
(1)
Jun 08, 2016 6:47 PM
Toolmaker51
Mobile machine shops were prevalent in certain areas, only saw one in my lifetime. lathe with milling attachments, a small vertical mill, geared drill press, power hacksaw, compressor, pedestal and tiniest tool/ cutter grinder ever, welding gear tooling and bar stock.
Can't remember any cranes though! Machines were small, sturdy, not lightweights. South Bends, Rockwell and so on. What struck me; how it was powered, loaded weight and how did they ever get machines stable and level? For a long time I wanted to duplicate it.
Hats off to Frank S. !
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DIY Shop Van Jib Crane - comment on how to build a Shop Van Jib Crane - 1 comments
Toolmaker51 says:
Jun 08, 2016 6:47 PM
Mobile machine shops were prevalent in certain areas, only saw one in my lifetime. lathe with milling attachments, a small vertical mill, geared drill press, power hacksaw, compressor, pedestal and tiniest tool/ cutter grinder ever, welding gear tooling and bar stock.
Can't remember any cranes though! Machines were small, sturdy, not lightweights. South Bends, Rockwell and so on. What struck me; how it was powered, loaded weight and how did they ever get machines stable and level? For a long time I wanted to duplicate it.
Hats off to Frank S. !
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