How to Lift Heavy Objects - Kevin Caron
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2015
- From www.kevincaron.com - Artist Kevin Caron reveals how he lifts heavy objects, sometimes while barely lifting a finger ....
Caron first shows a metal ring that's really just a cut-off from a pipe. You can weld such a ring to a piece of metal to lift it using an engine hoist, which is what some people call a shop crane.
He shows what an engine hoist looks like. It has a hook and a hydraulic cylinder that you pump up by hand to raise the boom.
To lift something heavy from the ground, weld the ring to it and use the hook to grab it. One problem, though, is that the hook doesn't go all the way to the ground.
That's where chain comes in. Caron says it's a good idea to have some chain around. He shows a chain that isn't very heavy duty, but carries a bigger one in his truck. It really comes in handy.
Just make sure that the chain has welded links, not formed links - he shows what happens when you try to lift something heavy with a chain with formed links (see his video in which he lifts a very large sculpture, not without some excitement: • How to Create a Sculpt... ).
If you're lifting something that's small enough to fit between the legs of the shop crane, that's a great tool. For larger items, Caron built a gantry crane. It has two 1-ton chain falls, two legs, wheels for moving it, bracing to keep it solid, and a big I beam across the top.
What happens if can't attach your ring to the hook? Use a clevis, which is a "ring" with a section that opens. Caron has even welded a clevis to a piece of metal to lift it. Just be sure the clevis is closed completely and tightly for the greatest strength and safety.
The tool he uses the most for bringing in sheets of steel, though, is a plate lifter. It has a hook on the top and two toothed jaws that you slip the metal between. When you pick up on the ring, the plate lifter grabs the steel. The heavier the plate, the tighter it grabs.
Overhead, Caron has a little skyhook. It's a 3-pulley block-and-tackle over his workbench. He uses it for lifting and for flipping over heavy metal items. He can also pick up things, pull them to the side, and then let it down on the ground. Then he can pick it up with an engine hoist or dolly.
Sometimes he has to get really creative. Because his art studio was originally a garage, he has some old car lifts. Among other uses, he uses them and some chain to lift items in and out of trailers. "Be creative," says Caron. "It helps."
Look around you, Caron says. You can find things to help you. Or get your own engine hoist - you can find them for less than $200 and they are rated to about 4 tons. Improvise - don't blow out your knees or back. Find a way to cheat!
Now that you're done watching this video, come out to Facebook and join the fun there - you never know what Caron is going to do next! You can find his page at / kevincaronstudios or search for "Kevin Caron Artist."
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Thank you Kevin, there is always a work around. I love a challenge using what I have already.
It is a great way to keep your mind sharp and learn to think outside the box.
One of your nice qualities is that you talk " to " people not " at " people.Great video. best wishes Bill
+gatt be Thank you!
thanx for the lenghty explanation..n the extra effort for makin this video..very helpful
Nice job Kevin.
Been trying to weld a ring to these pine logs all day with no luck. Have fun Kevin.! Nice video for some who need a bit of advice.
Thanks for watching!
Hope it helped.
Thanks for addressing a problem I am facing, as my work gets bigger and heavier. I enjoy all your videos and learn useful tips. Keep them coming! (this comes via my wife's FB account)
Now if only I could work out how to weld a ring onto those heavy sheets of plywood that I need to move :) and yes, a $200 engine hoist is a lot cheaper than dealing with a broken back!
Dude, that piece of art at 2:45 is awesome.
Thank you! Here it is finished,, www.kevincaron.com/art_detail/knot_me.html
Kevin Caron, Artist very cool.
l use vise grips with a ring welded to the adjuster bolt, works well,
What about the famous harbor freight pickup truck crane? We just got one and I just need to make a plate base to weld it to the homemade farm trailer. Great video! I have a funny feeling we're going to be using that crane way more than we expected.
Love2boat92 Ooooh, a truck crane! Tempting ....
Kevin Caron, Artist Yes. Yes very tempting. Lol.
Love2boat92 , Once ya Have a over Head crane,, WOWWWWWW, Like a Toilet,, ya say How did I ever Live with out a Crane,, I was Going to Us a Microwave,, But Had to get Real Origanal... LOL,,,Jack,, Plus.I Figured MARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR would Get a Bigger kick, Thanks,,Jack..
Jack Connors Hahaha. Yeah I don't know what I would do without a toilet. Lol. I'm now finding so many uses for the crane. From lifting big log rounds from a cut up tree onto a log splitter, lifting rocks, big beams. The list goes on and on.
Great video. If you're looking for new toys, a great alternative to chain for hoisting are nylon straps (aka slings). They are super light, but also super strong and allow for quick "choking" of odd-shaped loads. They are typically used with U-shaped "shackles" to attach to the hook.
Your gantry crane has got me dreaming about putting a beam across by garage. What does such a beam cost (ballpark) per foot?
Now that's real heavy duty. I was looking for a video on how to lift/get an 80 lbs. scooter into my SUV, can you recommend anything? scooter is 3 wheels about 27" wide from wheel to wheel on the back. (sigh) have no idea what to do. Thanks
This one looks good! www.abilitycenter.com/mobility-lifts/scooterlifts/bruno-curb-sider.php
Just googled "electric scooter lift for suv".
You're awesome, thank you so very much!
thought this would be a vid how to lever something up to a height, not welding and hoisting
All you have to do is ask! Will give this some thought.
"Hand me that piano". Quoting the late great George Carlin.
Easiest way to lift anything too heavy is just to imagine you’re stealing it !!
Or there is a sign that says "Don't move this!"..
your fb link does not work for me. thumbs up for the vid!
knglaser Thanks. Try facebook.com/kevincaronstudios
that page is not availible, facebook says.
knglaser Boy, FB sure is grumpy! Try facebook.com/kevincaronstudios
This my in Nigeria under SDV Company, but now BOLLORE transport and logistics worldwide , sir I want to establish my own heavy duty slide, in Nigeria, I need equipment support from your company sir thanks
I am an artist that makes videos.
Please go to my website www.kevincaron.com to see my work..
Car lifts are under $2000 now.
So true, motorcycle lifts are even cheaper.