Making Our Own Shop Crane

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @dtm8073
    @dtm8073 4 дня назад +1

    Great build! Exactly what I build for myself. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Skagitrover
    @Skagitrover Год назад +4

    Hey Joe that’s an excellent addition to the shop! More than a little jealous of your new space.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +1

      Good to hear from you Bob! This thing should make life much easier. The space is awesome and I'm fortunate to have it, I just need to get my impulse purchases under control so I can keep it clean, haha.

  • @pgtips6143
    @pgtips6143 Год назад +5

    Wow another fantastic piece of purpose made equipment, awesome job. Love how you engineered the lifting contraption. I noted that you left the ladder in place, I assume as a safety measure to stop the gantry from head butting the Discovery bonnet 🤔🤣. Great to see Sasha participating as usual, being the Site Manager is such tiring work, bless her. Keep up the great work. 😎👍

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +2

      The ladder was a nice safety measure wasn't it? Sasha has a hard job looking after me.

  • @markbielawski
    @markbielawski Год назад +4

    That was one hell of a good job! I'm sure we'll be seeing you using that a lot for your projects.
    It looks like Sasha, the Safety Supervisor, has just given up. 😏

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +2

      I think it will be a main character in the future.
      I think Sasha officially entered retirement. She realized I’m a lost cause.

  • @richardbutterfoss2353
    @richardbutterfoss2353 Год назад +9

    Add corner support at the top. RWB ❤🎉

  • @markhuyette8509
    @markhuyette8509 5 дней назад +1

    You look like a famous person who lived years ago his name was Groucho Marx love your video and wish I had one have a blessed day today 🙏

  • @Bosch1300
    @Bosch1300 Год назад +5

    Very cool. Just a thought maybe some neon pant on the feet of it so when you are backing a car out in the shop you might see the where the feet are. Grey primer might blend in.
    Plus it will add another 100l0lbs lifting capacity.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +3

      That is actually a really good idea. I used to bang my head off hoist arms all the time, so protecting myself from myself would be smart. I think if we tape off a 5 inch section above the casters and do something bright that would work well. Appreciate that! I often gloss over things like that when I'm in build mode.

  • @JMLUSA1
    @JMLUSA1 Год назад +2

    GREAT JOB! I ENJOYED your video!!!!

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +1

      Appreciate that, I had fun making some more useful stuff for the shop.

  • @tfrasca
    @tfrasca Год назад +2

    Awesome. Now I need to build a shop so I have an excuse to make a gantry crane.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +2

      That sounds like the perfect excuse to get a shop to me!

  • @graemelliott3942
    @graemelliott3942 Год назад +3

    All that heavy steel overhead is freaky

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +2

      There is a bit of weight up there, I'm just going to have to make sure to pay attention and make it a habit of safe lifting practices while there is a load on there, keep everyone clear of underneath. The control has a 14 ft. lead so we can stay away from underneath.

  • @Goinbig
    @Goinbig 2 дня назад

    I'd put extenders on for the base like you'd see on an engine hoist

  • @arthurnewman3483
    @arthurnewman3483 5 дней назад +1

    Hey use a pair of vise grips on the drill press table its safer and faster than holding it and you can use your free hand for putting coolant or lube on your drill bit. Your young save your hands also get a hook magnet and hang the vise grips on so there always there.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад +1

      Yeah that would be the smarter thing to do. I always appreciate the advice and people keeping an eye out. I do have one of the bolt on half vise grips that goes in the slots that I usually have on there. But I like the magnet idea.

  • @jjclarkson3261
    @jjclarkson3261 9 месяцев назад +4

    Nice work. I'd suggest additional braces on the ends of the I-beam to overlap the uprights. A big risk is uneven loading and folding at that joint- especially with the hollow 4x4 uprights. Spread that potential load out ;)

  • @davedunn4285
    @davedunn4285 4 месяца назад +1

    good to see a plan come together

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  4 месяца назад

      It’s nice when something actually goes as planned haha.
      But no, this thing has been super useful around here.

  • @NAIL-wear
    @NAIL-wear 8 месяцев назад +2

    you are so busy in your video,good job!

  • @charlessixkiller3080
    @charlessixkiller3080 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice building one for my shop wasn’t quite sure how to hang hoist on trolleys

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  4 месяца назад

      Yes it is a little different if you are not using a traditional chain hoist with one center hook.

  • @johnbroadbent9034
    @johnbroadbent9034 10 месяцев назад +7

    you need to fit brackets to the gantry up rights at the top if you dont it ill do the splits at some point

    • @sh839c
      @sh839c 8 дней назад

      Agreed, it will do the splits at the top corners

  • @kylemilford8758
    @kylemilford8758 6 дней назад

    Awesome build. Some triangulation from the beam to the leg (even a bolt on 12 inch triangle) and a 3rd caster directly under the leg would massively increase safety margins.

  • @craigrobinson2745
    @craigrobinson2745 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work

  • @burksgarage
    @burksgarage 15 дней назад +1

    You could use braces and horizontal extensions on on the legs to be safe.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  14 дней назад +1

      I was thinking about adding some slide in extensions when it comes time to lift the bed off the c10 since it has a little more length.

    • @burksgarage
      @burksgarage 14 дней назад

      @ that would be neat and more stable when moving unit.

  • @ajones5683
    @ajones5683 Год назад +1

    The solution to the box elder bug is a hard frost. They’re just trying to soak up the last of the warm days too 😊

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +1

      Well I think that is coming this week. There has just been an exceptional amount of them this year.

    • @ajones5683
      @ajones5683 Год назад

      @@LostCauseRanch they’re everywhere 😂 and they stink. But always happy to find a box elder bug in my hair vs a wasp this time of year. And yeppers, same with us, chance for snow showers on Halloween in Chicagoland! 😂

    • @ajones5683
      @ajones5683 Год назад

      @@LostCauseRanchalso, always fun watching the progress. Namely the progress of Sasha getting comfier and comfier. 😉

  • @se7002t
    @se7002t 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love the video - subbed!

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 месяцев назад

      Appreciate that! I have another fun little build for the shop coming up that will couple with the crane nicely.

  • @JeffNolan
    @JeffNolan 3 дня назад +1

    Lot of weight on the contact patch of those casters. It is a nice build but larger steel wheel casters would make me feel a lot better. 6”x2.5” would do nicely.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  3 дня назад

      I appreciate the input. Never a bad idea to add some more capacity that way.
      I don’t think I mentioned it in the video, but I intend on making some removable leg extensions that would have additional casters as well to put on when I’m lifting longer stuff with more overhang (something like the truck bed off my Chevy). So that would be another way to spread that load on heavier/more awkward lifts.

    • @JeffNolan
      @JeffNolan 3 дня назад

      @ I watched your video because I very much need a gantry and am thinking DIY is going to get me something to fit my needs. I think your design is a good fit for me, but with a chain hoist.

  • @roverdogs_keithwhelchel
    @roverdogs_keithwhelchel Год назад +1

    🎉🎉 there you go and maybe you can lift things up to the mezzanine like that not safe lol

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад

      I am the epitome of safety around here, you know that.

  • @travisbedwell8299
    @travisbedwell8299 4 месяца назад +1

    Irish spring soap original scent, chunk up a pack of bars and sprinkle those chunks all around your shop. Supposed to keep out most bugs and rodants.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the tip, I’ll give it a shot.

  • @aaroncooper2851
    @aaroncooper2851 10 дней назад +1

    What size and weight is the ibeam?

  • @johnwaynewilliamson
    @johnwaynewilliamson 12 дней назад

    what about a winch on one side of the ibeam and a pulley at the other, couple wraps around the winch drum - for a power side to side positioning of the hoisting winch. would have to be mindful of any diagonal of the lifting cable. How well does the trolley and casters plant themselves when under load? I've seen benchpress weights slotted to make caster chocks, but again you have to make sure a chocked caster doesnt become a tipping point. edit: nevermind, I rewatched and see you have locking casters.

  • @PalmerTwinSoccer1718
    @PalmerTwinSoccer1718 11 месяцев назад +1

    new here. nice build. can you share what size beam you used (overhead). obviously, no engineering, but those i-beams can take tremendous weight loads for a given span. think your winch was 2000k or so, wonder if you have measured for deflection after picking something up like a big motor or so.

    • @jasonb6570
      @jasonb6570 Месяц назад +1

      That I beam won't deflect any meaningful amount even with that electric winch maxed out. The problem is the lower 2x4 horizontal base tubes on the bottom that the casters are bolted to. Those things are going to fold like cardboard with anything more than about a ton suspended from that thing. Super sketchy.

  • @bryanhoward1587
    @bryanhoward1587 18 дней назад +1

    How about a piece of pipe in between the uprights that's removable to use like a handle to move it

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  17 дней назад

      That’s not a bad idea, something along those lines would aide in moving it by yourself.

    • @lgrgg86
      @lgrgg86 17 дней назад

      @@LostCauseRanch even a 2x4 clamped on the uprights should work as a temporary fix, looks amazing

  • @silverdragontaylir8252
    @silverdragontaylir8252 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice

  • @1fas92
    @1fas92 6 месяцев назад +1

    What are the measurements of the i-beam ?

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад

      W10x22. So roughly 10” tall and 6” wide flange.

  • @hfdzl
    @hfdzl 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good job fabbing the gantry crane. What size beam did you use, you gave specs for side uprights.

  • @sts.556
    @sts.556 8 месяцев назад +1

    very nice work im going to build one just like it , but i am going all out on the casters , that thing prolly weighs 7or 800 pounds alone

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  8 месяцев назад

      Appreciate that!
      I’d have to sit down and do the figuring on the weight, but with the hoist I would guess around 600 pounds but you could be right at that 7-800 mark as well. The casters are rated at 1000 lbs each so 4000 total. And the hoist will lift 2000 lbs so it should fall well within the rating if it is loaded evenly. But having bigger casters would definitely never hurt.

  • @bryonseymour3886
    @bryonseymour3886 4 месяца назад +1

    Great job

  • @misterkingideas4k802
    @misterkingideas4k802 3 месяца назад +1

    Great job !! What kind of lighting do you have in your shop? Jw 🤔🤔

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад

      It has (3) 8 ft. Barrina led lights on each truss. So 15 total on the ceiling then some additional ones underneath the mezzanine.

  • @Tigges-mechanical.
    @Tigges-mechanical. Год назад +1

    Next time you need a mag drill you can come snag mine

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +1

      I'm sure I can come up with something to make use of it.

  • @bsrcat1
    @bsrcat1 4 месяца назад +1

    Stink bugs are a unique bug. it's hard to get an insecticide that will work because their entire adolescent life they are arthropod (eight legs) and their anatomy is the same as a mite. So normal insecticides that work on six-legged insects won't work on them until they become an adult... And by that time they're all over the damn place.
    I bought a house that was cedar shake, first two years I thought I was going to lose my mind. All winter one would pop up it was like where is Waldo.
    After doing extensive research I came to the conclusion that they were laying their eggs under the cedar shake, then they would mature and find any little crack in my house to get through what's the temperature got cooler outside.
    So I knew where they were breeding but that didn't help me out cuz I can't go underneath every single shake...
    My solution, I got the Hot shots bed bug insecticide. This is especially important because it works on bed bugs which are a mite. The main ingredient also works on ticks.
    Anyways on my pressure washer I had a foam wand. I got a hose that matched the diameter of the feed for the soap supply. I put a quick connect on the end of the foam wand so it would accept the pressure washer nozzles. I used a 5° nozzle and sprayed all of the cedar shakes, the entire house. I did this late summer... We didn't have any that year. We didn't have any the following two years and I didn't retreat. last year we had two. So I can say 100% that it works. You have to figure out where they are laying their eggs. It will be organic and probably wood. It could be a woodpile, fallen trees, etc....
    Word of warning... Learn from my mistake... For God's sake get yourself an organic respirator. The wind was blowing the day that I was doing it. I guess I got some fine particles in my nose and I made more snot than slimer from Ghostbusters. I couldn't stop sneezing for two days. Good news I did my whole house 5k sqft. with 2gal. I got the stuff from home Depot it costs like 10 bucks a gallon then, so it's probably 13 bucks now. Very economical, especially since it lasted for 2+ years.
    You're welcome.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  4 месяца назад

      That is very interesting. My house gets them as well and coincidentally, it is cedar sided. I’m sitting in the middle of 9 acres of woods so there is plenty of opportunity there as well. But that makes a lot of sense on the house. Last year was the first time I had them in the 7 years I’ve been here.
      I appreciate the advice and you taking the time to share it. Thanks!

  • @TBJK07Jeep
    @TBJK07Jeep 11 месяцев назад +1

    HB Machinery gantry’s use a clamping system where the bolts are on the outside of the beam, we use that brand . It makes it easier to adjust where the legs are & doesn’t make them fixed. You could modify yours to do that style. I know others mention glasses, but you shouldn’t be wearing gloves while drilling. I know someone who lost a thumb because of that.

  • @TheFirstGhirn
    @TheFirstGhirn 11 месяцев назад +1

    I want one.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  11 месяцев назад +1

      The thing has been super handy.

  • @d4jsmit
    @d4jsmit 2 месяца назад +11

    Hate to be the negative voice in the room, but you’re taking HUGE risks here. A true gantry has a LOT of weight in the “feet”, and the four support points are much further apart compared to the height. You are basically betting your life, and that of anyone working near you, on the strength of those four bolts that hold the cross member to the posts. If you slide that 1000 lb load all the way to one side, I’d wager the whole thing will collapse/ tip over. Wheeling a load suspended from that thing is basically begging for a problem.

    • @jasonb6570
      @jasonb6570 Месяц назад +4

      Well said. This thing is super sketchy.

    • @ferrywobma1836
      @ferrywobma1836 22 дня назад +3

      To limit the risk of tip-over, you can bolt two additional base beams parallel to the base beam. This allows you to easily extend the base by 3 feet on both sides. You can then remove these for lighter loads and they will not get in the way when the crane is stored against the wall. A little more work but much safer. By the way, nice video, I enjoyed it, greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @tylerkurfees4762
      @tylerkurfees4762 17 дней назад +3

      Do you have any idea what the sheer strength of those bolts are? Even if they were some dinky grade 3 bolts, he’s got more than enough sheer strength as far as the bolts go. The bolts aren’t the problem. The legs probably do need to be wider though.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад +3

      @@tylerkurfees4762 I agree on the connection at the top. I've been around quite a few of these in various fab shops and the majority don't have any additional angle support built into that top connection. The bolts are 1/2" grade 5, 4 on each side. The sketchiest part in my opinion is the Chinese hoist haha. But that is limited to 1800 lbs of lift, so it's never going to see anything crazy anyways. But I do have an old ford chain fall I'm restoring to replace that at some point. Maybe some day I can justify one of the fancy new Milwaukee battery powered chain hoists.
      But the legs are short, it has worked great for everything I've used it for so far with a 1200ish pound engine/trans combo being the heaviest thing lifted so far. I did intend on making some sort of slip in leg extension for when I go to lift the box of my C10 since it will have some more hanging out length wise. But I kind of like @ferrywobma1836 's idea to make some to just bolt onto the side. Could make a couple hangers on the side post to store them when not in use.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад +2

      @@ferrywobma1836 I actually really like that idea, I was originally thinking something to slip in the ends for when I lift something like the truck box off my old Chevy. The bolt on to the side seems like a better solution. I could make a hanger on each upright to store them when not in use. Thanks!

  • @graham-martin5847
    @graham-martin5847 Год назад +3

    those bottom bits are way too short in my opinion they should be longet and thicker if for some reason a load shifts when u are lifting it its gonna topple over

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад

      I'll keep an eye on it and see how it reacts before really throwing a load on it. I went off some dimensions of some off the shelf cranes from companies that manufacture them. On the thickness, they are 1/4" thick and no measurable deflection with the C press lifted, the diagonal braces also transfer the load to above the casters so it's not just pressing down in the center. I do appreciate the input and I'll definitely was into using it, always good to have someone questioning my home-brew engineering.

    • @LisaMedeiros-tr2lz
      @LisaMedeiros-tr2lz Год назад +1

      I agree. Were the dimension from the "off the shelf" using the same height and weight of the top beam? You have a beefy top beam, then add heavy trolley and winch, so this crane already has a high CoG. Most I see have the legs equal to about half the height. I think yours need to be about 6-7 foot at the base. If you lift a motor and yanking it out causes the load to swing leading to this toppling, consider how much weight will fall from 12 high. It could kill someone.

    • @jasonb6570
      @jasonb6570 Месяц назад +1

      Agreed. Too short and too small. It'll be fine for picking up sheet metal truck bodies or whatever, but anything more than a ton and those things are going to fold. Hopefully they don't plan on lifting anything major with this.

  • @mmccon2007
    @mmccon2007 5 месяцев назад +2

    A dedicated electric gantry hoist would be far better than the VEVOR attic lift device you got. It isn't designed to use the way you are using it. When it fails, it will end dreams, just sayin'. Be careful.

  • @jameshaliday1929
    @jameshaliday1929 10 месяцев назад

    first rule of workin alone is dont get hurt ....cause none body give hoot ,except the echo of yur screams ,,yay love the project ,put old 1/2 ton axle stubs on der front use cut off straight axle king pin ,with levers on both sides to steer ,yippy ,bigger base footprint .

  • @hank5655
    @hank5655 Год назад +2

    Joe I am new to your channel, just a thought but God gave two eyes so how about using eye protection I know I would have heavy duty straps to hold the winch and use grade 8 bolts then there is never a doubt if it will hold

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад

      I completely agree with you. I’m not sure why now that I moved everything to my home shop I seem to be more lax on the glasses. I cringed at it while editing the video too. I just need to pay attention again, trying to figure out why I got worse at it.
      I actually appreciate you calling me out on it. I need to get better. Appreciate you watching and appreciate the comment.

  • @RockFish-uv9vs
    @RockFish-uv9vs 20 дней назад +1

    Moth ball

  • @mrmotofy
    @mrmotofy 8 месяцев назад +1

    NOOOOO...C is for cookie and that's good enough for me

  • @HumanHunterzz
    @HumanHunterzz 2 месяца назад +2

    Jesus dude put some safety glasses when using bandsaw and drill too. That shit can break and shoot a metal shard into your eye.

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  5 дней назад

      I know, I try to be better most of the time. Usually am, but sometimes I’m an idiot.

  • @robpeabo509
    @robpeabo509 Год назад +1

    The portable gantry will save your back and also will save you from doing dodgy lifts like lifting a gantry at ground level with an LR4!

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад

      Hopefully it does haha. It will definitely be nice to use.

  • @1stMrSoundguy
    @1stMrSoundguy 11 месяцев назад +1

    insects hate garlic and orange oil try that

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  10 месяцев назад

      I’ll have to try that, thanks for the suggestion!

  • @jerrycooper2265
    @jerrycooper2265 3 месяца назад +1

    Spray with vinegar

  • @Stu_2112
    @Stu_2112 Год назад +2

    Joe, PLEEEEEEEASE wear safety glasses when drilling and throwing swarf everywhere. Sorry to sound like your mum, just can't sit by and watch without flinching as you drill

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад +1

      I know. I’m terrible at that, I continually think about it after I’m done. No worries I appreciate when I get called out on it, I’m more laxed on that at home here in the shop for some dumb reason.
      On the sounding like my mom front, she just sent me a text saying the same thing a few minutes ago, so it was warranted. Haha.

    • @Stu_2112
      @Stu_2112 Год назад

      @@LostCauseRanch ha ha ha that's hilarious. I hope your mum doesn't sound like me 😂

    • @LostCauseRanch
      @LostCauseRanch  Год назад

      I cringe at myself while editing the video as well. I really just need to slow my brain down somedays.

  • @stephenhewitt5835
    @stephenhewitt5835 5 дней назад

    Waaay too scary. Unsubscribed 👎

  • @경남호이스트TV
    @경남호이스트TV 6 месяцев назад +2