Love the build! You might think about putting a bolt all the way from side to side when you get your new bearings so they can't spread apart and fail. Probably not needed, but a little insurance.
@@todayletsbuild2153 Me too. I noticed it would also limit the winch from going to the last foot or 2 of the boom due to colliding with the brace, good or bad depending on how you look at it.
I love it! The only thing I'd add is a safety loop ( Inverted "U" ) to back up any failure on those rollers or their axle bolts, since they're anchored only at one end of each roller. Wakodahatchee Chris
I had a friend build one for his shop many years ago. Instead of articulating just the boom, the entire crane swiveled. He used an axle spindle from a junk car at the bottom for a pivot and, if I remember correctly, the top pivot was large diameter bolt (3/4" maybe). It worked really well.
Thats a great build. I would recommend that you do Non destructive crack test every couple of years. Dye crack test kits or magnet crack test. As where i worked many years ago, one of the in house made Jib crane, that was years old, cracked at the welds and killed someone. But it was more like a sideways L design, with only small gussets for strength. Yours look very strong with the with the angled strengthener . After that, all jib cranes were crack tested annually, there was always the spray on dye covering all the welds constantly reminding us of the fatal accident. Its hard to know if it had been used over its capacity, as they didn't have load rating on them, or was it just fatigue cracks.
I just commented to Cole at Sonne Farms yesterday that he needed to think about building a crane system in their shop. Adam Camarata has a video on RUclips showing his crane build and Paul Cox from Fab Rats also has a video. Adam’s is much more involved but he can cover his whole shop from front to back and side to side. Last I remember he was still using a manual chain hoist. Paul’s pivots at the floor by using a heavy duty truck hub. I can’t remember how far into the concrete it’s anchored but they pull motors with their electric hoist.
I am just about to build a very similar crane for my workshop, so your video was perfectly timed!!. Overall I really like your design... well thought out and looks strong. The only possible weakness I can see (as noted by others) is the possibility that the vertical flat bars that the wheels are mounted to could spread apart.. they might be strong enough but if they did flex too far it wouldn't be good. Personally I would brace them or tie them together somehow. Thanks for posting!
Im here because im getting ready to fab one up, something i wanted to do was telescoping like a cherry picker, kinda. You gave me some great idea's THANKS.
Very nice build. Just found this channel and I've subscribed. I appreciate the over engineering of what you need. Only thing I would change is connect the wheel with a rod from side to side, just in case they ever want to start bending outward.
awesome build, when you rinse off the vinegar you should use baking soda and water in a bucket to neutralize the vinegar so it doesnt get that surface rust right after it starts drying off.
Thank you for sharing. You did an excellent job of building the crane and also videoing. This is the best presentation I’ve seen in a long time. Enjoyed watching from beginning to end. Thank you again for sharing.
Impressive build There is a stopper to keep the cart from hitting on the inside. But on the outside it is stopped by the triangle. I think it is safer to weld a stopper before. When there is a heavy load on the crane swinging outside it will give a lot of stress on the welds of the triangle when the cart is forced in-between.
Neato...I snagged a piece of I-beam 3x12x24ft from a trailer house being demo'd. It fits perfect in my garage. I also painted my beam Lego-yellow. HFT has the beam dolly works great.
I bought thay same winch from Harbor Freight more than 10 years ago the three comments I have about it are 1) it was cheap 2) it still works and 3) it was cheap.
Nice intelligent design and build. Always great to see someone that does the planning well before building and thinks equally about a safe design too. Looks like you've built a very nice and safe lift setup. Thumbs Up!
if you needed the extra length to reach your stock or plasma table you could add an extension tube to the inside with hole for your end stop pin and a pulley to run through -- add a 2nd winch back at the post? or turn your wins so it spools fore and back???
I really liked your concept of the flange type barings vs using a regular plumb block baring which has as you say the potential to fail catastrophically. 👍🏻
Great video! In the near future, doing a rebuild project on a Max 2- 6 wheeler. There will be a lot of" handling the frame" type of work, going to need something to assist. You have some great ideas there. Thank you!
You really didn’t need barring blocks, just played together with a little grease will do the same thing, I can show you a shop outside of Rochester NY that had SEVERAL jib cranes that will lift 2000 lbs, you did a nice job, I’m sure you will enjoy yours for a long time to come.
For a brake to prevent the boom from swinging too easily look into a mountain bike brake disk and create a friction clamp like a brake caliper that can be adjusted with a couple bolts to give the drag you want.
Can you give some more info on where to find the pillow block bearings? I have a few projects I would like to use these for but I have yet to find a good resource on them. Like where you bought them, why they are rated for etc.
Nice work looking to add something like this to my shop. My two cents you might want to clean off your lathe motor and get a cover on it to prolong it’s life. But you do you
I know your crane might not see 1000lbs, but the base plate might have benefited from being just a bit larger with some bracing. Over all a great build.
Really great design and build. Those pillow blocks might be too good, a simple pivot built up from plate and a large bolt would probably solve the easy movement issue. Smooth like that is awesome though, so trade offs I guess. A damper that is not rotary will be long, expensive and complicated to implement, especially with the amount of swing that you have. I would love to see it if you find a solution though. Keep up the great work and videos!
Are Pillar Block Bearings meant to take an axial load? I thought they were designed and engineered for radial loads? I would think something like a thrust bearing would be better suited.
Very nice job. I need to build some Jib Cranes in my shop. I have been thinking about this for along time. Have a great day. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.
Cool build. quick question, why didn't you build rather an over head crane on rails through your shop It would have given more versatility and reach and just be as useful?
You are correct I would have definitely had more range. But it came down to two things for me one space the rail would have eaten into where my materials rack is. And to budget would have taken a lot more material that was not in the budget 😎 thanks for watching 👊
I was surprised to see you hand fab the trolley parts when you were also using a CNC plasma cutter. I'd also have made the wheels... You have a lathe. Easy peasy to turn down some steel and slip bearings in to it. No matter what you use the steel will be stronger than the plastic on the chimport wheels. An easy brake would be a round disc welded to a collar and use a set screw to hold it on one of your posts. Then have a spring loaded detent that rides against the disc. Put a chain/cable on it so you can pull it down and lock it clear, but otherwise let it just rub against the wheel. Not elegant, but it will give you years of service with little hassle and it will be easy to replace or modify.
Great project! That CNC allowed you to really build some fine brackets and gussets. I have a PrimeWeld MIG285 as well, and it was good to see you use it on this project. What gas were you using 75/25? What wire? Your welds wet in very nicely.
Hi Alex, I'm new to the channel so I'm sorry if you've answered this before, but I don't think I've ever seen someone dip a burr in paste wax before? Is that just for lubrication or is there another reason?
Yes you are correct . It does a couple things it lubricates the bit . Also keeps the bit from loading up with shavings and it has some cooling properties as well. So in the end it increases both cutting efficiency and the lifespan of the bit especially if you're grinding aluminum or stainless but helps with all materials . Unfortunately I just found out they discontinued paste wax so I'm currently testing other products. Thanks for watching appreciate the support
Cool build but did you put a stop to keep the trolley from falling off . it could be as simple as a bolted on piece of angle iron at the very end on top
I don't recognize the CAD program you used. Nor did I find it mentioned elsewhere in this post. Could you tell me (us) its name please? Nice project AM Custom Fab! 👍👍😍
Nice build! Doubles as a theme park boat ride!
Love the build! You might think about putting a bolt all the way from side to side when you get your new bearings so they can't spread apart and fail. Probably not needed, but a little insurance.
Agreed
I agree that was my first thought as well.
@@todayletsbuild2153 Me too. I noticed it would also limit the winch from going to the last foot or 2 of the boom due to colliding with the brace, good or bad depending on how you look at it.
If it was me and i moved, that supporting post would definitely be going with me. With some planning, cutting, and/or additions it could be adapted
Great job! It warms my heart to see young men who can make stuff.
Thanks for the support 🙏👊😎
I love it! The only thing I'd add is a safety loop ( Inverted "U" ) to back up any failure on those rollers or their axle bolts, since they're anchored only at one end of each roller.
Wakodahatchee Chris
100% agree one of the things that is on the list along with the damper thanks for watching 😎
I had a friend build one for his shop many years ago. Instead of articulating just the boom, the entire crane swiveled. He used an axle spindle from a junk car at the bottom for a pivot and, if I remember correctly, the top pivot was large diameter bolt (3/4" maybe). It worked really well.
That's a great idea Fireball tool did something similar with the one he built in his buddy shop. Thanks for watching 😎🙏😎
Working on my table saw welding table. Thanks. Good to see you enjoying yourself
That's awesome thanks for the support 🙏😊
Thats a great build. I would recommend that you do Non destructive crack test every couple of years. Dye crack test kits or magnet crack test. As where i worked many years ago, one of the in house made Jib crane, that was years old, cracked at the welds and killed someone. But it was more like a sideways L design, with only small gussets for strength. Yours look very strong with the with the angled strengthener . After that, all jib cranes were crack tested annually, there was always the spray on dye covering all the welds constantly reminding us of the fatal accident. Its hard to know if it had been used over its capacity, as they didn't have load rating on them, or was it just fatigue cracks.
Nice build. I need one by my lathes and mills. The old back does not like picking up heavy chucks anymore.
Great job. Can handle way more than you ever need in that little shop! Nice fabbin!
Thanks for watching 👊😎
Nice crane, thanks for sharing 👍.
Nice design and build.
Thanks 🙏👍
I just commented to Cole at Sonne Farms yesterday that he needed to think about building a crane system in their shop. Adam Camarata has a video on RUclips showing his crane build and Paul Cox from Fab Rats also has a video. Adam’s is much more involved but he can cover his whole shop from front to back and side to side. Last I remember he was still using a manual chain hoist. Paul’s pivots at the floor by using a heavy duty truck hub. I can’t remember how far into the concrete it’s anchored but they pull motors with their electric hoist.
Those are both great channels thanks for watching
I am just about to build a very similar crane for my workshop, so your video was perfectly timed!!. Overall I really like your design... well thought out and looks strong. The only possible weakness I can see (as noted by others) is the possibility that the vertical flat bars that the wheels are mounted to could spread apart.. they might be strong enough but if they did flex too far it wouldn't be good. Personally I would brace them or tie them together somehow.
Thanks for posting!
Im here because im getting ready to fab one up, something i wanted to do was telescoping like a cherry picker, kinda. You gave me some great idea's THANKS.
Very nice build. Just found this channel and I've subscribed. I appreciate the over engineering of what you need. Only thing I would change is connect the wheel with a rod from side to side, just in case they ever want to start bending outward.
awesome build, when you rinse off the vinegar you should use baking soda and water in a bucket to neutralize the vinegar so it doesnt get that surface rust right after it starts drying off.
Good idea thanks 🙏👍
Far out welding jacket and glove got you looking very pro
Thank you for sharing. You did an excellent job of building the crane and also videoing. This is the best presentation I’ve seen in a long time. Enjoyed watching from beginning to end.
Thank you again for sharing.
Thanks for watching 😎👊 appreciate the
Impressive build
There is a stopper to keep the cart from hitting on the inside.
But on the outside it is stopped by the triangle.
I think it is safer to weld a stopper before.
When there is a heavy load on the crane swinging outside it will give a lot of stress on the welds of the triangle when the cart is forced in-between.
Neato...I snagged a piece of I-beam 3x12x24ft from a trailer house being demo'd. It fits perfect in my garage. I also painted my beam Lego-yellow. HFT has the beam dolly works great.
Yeah I mean probably would have been a better solution but couldn't find a piece that fit within the budget.
I LIKE IT, BUT THE BOLT ACROSS THE WHEELS IS A MUST, SAFETY FIRST!! GOOD JOB ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ENGINEERING LONG SUIT!
Agreed thanks for watching 😎
Your welding jacket is badass
Good to see a well used shed..... nice one mate 👍
Fantastic, I wanna build one for my dad, your throughout explanations resolve some doubts i've with the design. Keep UP the good work!
I bought thay same winch from Harbor Freight more than 10 years ago the three comments I have about it are 1) it was cheap 2) it still works and 3) it was cheap.
Nice! Love the use of dual shield.
Thanks for the support 🙏👊😎
Nice intelligent design and build. Always great to see someone that does the planning well before building and thinks equally about a safe design too. Looks like you've built a very nice and safe lift setup. Thumbs Up!
Thanks for the support 😎🙏👊
might want to put some thrust bearings under the others for the downward force.
Dude your workshop looks exactly like my brain. Some places are nice, neat and organized but other parts are an absolute mess. 😂
Sweet build 💪🏼
Lol I will take that as a compliment 😂
I actually like seeing a place that looks worked in. Shops on RUclips are far to sterile and look more like a trailer queen's instead of a work space
make a friction pad (spring loaded) to push against one of the swivel pins that go thru the mounted bearings
Great design. Great video.
Thanks for the support 😎
Love the idea, good for the back, and love that little boat.
Thanks for the support.
if you needed the extra length to reach your stock or plasma table you could add an extension tube to the inside with hole for your end stop pin and a pulley to run through -- add a 2nd winch back at the post? or turn your wins so it spools fore and back???
Really nice job!
Thank you sir 🙏
Very nice build. You need a larger shop!! LOL!! Thank you for your videos.
I agree but I make do
@@amcustomfab Yes, you do very well in a small area. Keep up the great work.
Nice !! Great build
My hero 😍 I'm gonna have to build this for my shop now!
Great build!
Thanks!
I really liked your concept of the flange type barings vs using a regular plumb block baring which has as you say the potential to fail catastrophically. 👍🏻
Thanks for the support 😎
I've go the same style of bearings on mine 3+ years old with no issues its a little overbuilt for the 1000lb hoist I have on it.
Nice build!
Thanks
Great video!
In the near future, doing a rebuild project on a Max 2- 6 wheeler.
There will be a lot of" handling the frame" type of work, going to need something to assist. You have some great ideas there. Thank you!
Thank you for watching
Nice way to save your back! Inspirational for geezers like me. Now using a manual garage hoist, and that is messy to use.
Thanks for watching . Ya it has definitely been nice to have
Awesome build
Thanks 🙏👊😎
Nice job! This is actually a really good idea for pretty much any shop! You’ve got me thinking about doing this in my shop. Subscribed!
Thanks for the support 🙏👊😎
Love the build. I would now do a video on cleaning your workshop omg
Lol agreed 😂
Also love your RUclips handle
you are a mini engineer...thanks 🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
Thank you for watching 😎🙏👊
Cool build. Your shop has a lot of cool toys.
Supper all that needs to be said love it
Thanks for the support 😎
Nice build. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
Thank you 🙏
You really didn’t need barring blocks, just played together with a little grease will do the same thing, I can show you a shop outside of Rochester NY that had SEVERAL jib cranes that will lift 2000 lbs, you did a nice job, I’m sure you will enjoy yours for a long time to come.
Thanks for the support 😎
Nice build . I sure couldn't think of a better design ... In fact it nicer than I would have built . lol
For a brake to prevent the boom from swinging too easily look into a mountain bike brake disk and create a friction clamp like a brake caliper that can be adjusted with a couple bolts to give the drag you want.
That's a clever idea.
Bravo.........if u use c channels back to back......then u can use a trolley...........cheers
Nice build
Can you give some more info on where to find the pillow block bearings? I have a few projects I would like to use these for but I have yet to find a good resource on them. Like where you bought them, why they are rated for etc.
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Nice work looking to add something like this to my shop. My two cents you might want to clean off your lathe motor and get a cover on it to prolong it’s life. But you do you
You are not wrong about the lathe thanks for the reminder. Thanks for the support 😎🙏👊
I know your crane might not see 1000lbs, but the base plate might have benefited from being just a bit larger with some bracing. Over all a great build.
Definitely will not see a thousand pounds which is only rated for 400
Thanks for watching appreciate the support and the insight 😎
Awesome fab work brother
Like always I enjoyed and learned more good info and ideas keep up the great videos, thank you
Thanks for watching appreciate it 😎
The attitude and the finger snap. 😅 Got my subscribe
Appreciate the support 👊🙏😎
Good fabrication skills.
Thank you sir 🙏 😎
Nice job
Thanks for the support 😎
Great build mate😊
Thanks 😁
very cool build
Nice video!!!!!
Great build 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 😎
Good job! 💪🏼
Great Project!!! Very useful😁👍Thanks for the video🚜💨☀
Thanks 👍
This is awesome 👍
Can you add links to the parts you used in regards to where you got the bearing and sizes and shaft ect, this would help. thanks Great build.
I believe most links are in the description
Really great design and build. Those pillow blocks might be too good, a simple pivot built up from plate and a large bolt would probably solve the easy movement issue. Smooth like that is awesome though, so trade offs I guess. A damper that is not rotary will be long, expensive and complicated to implement, especially with the amount of swing that you have. I would love to see it if you find a solution though. Keep up the great work and videos!
Thanks for thanks for the support 😎 🙏👊 I might do another episode on whatever solutions I come up with
Looking nice!
Damn wish i thought of this years ago!!! Awesome job man!!!
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Are Pillar Block Bearings meant to take an axial load? I thought they were designed and engineered for radial loads? I would think something like a thrust bearing would be better suited.
Very nice job.
I need to build some Jib Cranes in my shop.
I have been thinking about this for along time.
Have a great day.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year.
Thank you for watching the sporting channel. Have a great New years
Good job, neat and workmanlike!
Well done
Thanks for watching 😎👊🙏
Cool build. quick question, why didn't you build rather an over head crane on rails through your shop It would have given more versatility and reach and just be as useful?
You are correct I would have definitely had more range. But it came down to two things for me one space the rail would have eaten into where my materials rack is. And to budget would have taken a lot more material that was not in the budget 😎 thanks for watching 👊
I was surprised to see you hand fab the trolley parts when you were also using a CNC plasma cutter. I'd also have made the wheels... You have a lathe. Easy peasy to turn down some steel and slip bearings in to it. No matter what you use the steel will be stronger than the plastic on the chimport wheels. An easy brake would be a round disc welded to a collar and use a set screw to hold it on one of your posts. Then have a spring loaded detent that rides against the disc. Put a chain/cable on it so you can pull it down and lock it clear, but otherwise let it just rub against the wheel. Not elegant, but it will give you years of service with little hassle and it will be easy to replace or modify.
I would've like to have seen how you placed the boom
Two people on ladder not the best but we got it done.
"Good thing I'm already married" haha! I enjoy your content.
Thanks for the support 🙏👊😎
Nice job, but the caret wheels look a bit dangerous. Solid through stud would be nicer, than just bolts.
The final shot😂😂😂😂
hi there , nice build,, john
Thanks..
nice job 15:45
Great project! That CNC allowed you to really build some fine brackets and gussets. I have a PrimeWeld MIG285 as well, and it was good to see you use it on this project. What gas were you using 75/25? What wire? Your welds wet in very nicely.
Yes I was using 7525 with .045 dual shield flux core wire
Hi Alex, I'm new to the channel so I'm sorry if you've answered this before, but I don't think I've ever seen someone dip a burr in paste wax before? Is that just for lubrication or is there another reason?
Yes you are correct . It does a couple things it lubricates the bit . Also keeps the bit from loading up with shavings and it has some cooling properties as well. So in the end it increases both cutting efficiency and the lifespan of the bit especially if you're grinding aluminum or stainless but helps with all materials . Unfortunately I just found out they discontinued paste wax so I'm currently testing other products. Thanks for watching appreciate the support
Saw blade wax is probably the same
nice work
Thanks...
Cool vid! I've been wanting to build one myself. Question: Was there a particular reason why you choose flux-core over mig?
Not specifically I just wanted some more practice with dual shield and I figured this would be a good project to put the time in.
Nice little build. New sub. Looking forward to watching your previous videos 👍
Awesome thanks for the support 👊😎
Brilliant
Thanks.
Very cool man
Cool build but did you put a stop to keep the trolley from falling off . it could be as simple as a bolted on piece of angle iron at the very end on top
Yes I did 👍
@@amcustomfab cool good deal you're doing good stuff bud have a great day
Right back you I really do appreciate the concern and constructive criticism have a good one 😎
Nice good thinking ! Did or are you going to put a end stop on it so it won't come off ?
I did I apologize for not showing it ..
I don't recognize the CAD program you used. Nor did I find it mentioned elsewhere in this post. Could you tell me (us) its name please? Nice project AM Custom Fab! 👍👍😍
Fusion 360 is the CAD program I was using
Thanks for watching 😎
Amazing
You might want to clean the shop up….it would make your projects easier to do!
Agreed 😂
What was the beeswax for, was that put on a grinding bit or polishing bit? Thanks
For keeping the bit cool and keeping it from loading up with chips