First off, I love this, keep it up. The only comment I have is that instead of fastening your hook to your rope using wire whipping, it would likely be a lot more secure if you simply used a hitch, such as an anchor hitch. It's simpler and more reliable than using whipping, which is generally simply used to prevent fraying.
That first use of a swage block is very rewarding isnt it, I have a somewhat rare 276lb alldays and onions one that I cherish....I also had to set up a winch to move mine (also to turn it for using the edges) Ive got a 2" pipe on the ceiling that its attched to so I can move things round a little bit...a nice swing arm like that would be awesome but my walls are not strong enough to take that kind of pressure. there was a sword of damaclese moment just as you went to get in the car lol...but all good that works ...its going to come in handy for all sorts of things. Thanks for sharing
With all the time and work involved, I'm not sure you wouldn't have been better off using a tripod and chain pulley or block and tackle., which have the added benefits of being both portable and being able to store easily inside and out of the weather. Your crane, while useful, is stationary and also a future maintenance project, requiring greasing up and painting... That said, it was well done.
I cringed when you were pushing on the file to use as a lever to move the swage block, I thought, if it snaps, with your forward motion it would rip your wrist open. I'm sure your well aware that files are brittle. Always work safe.
Excellent job!! Really like that crane. You really need a pickup truck, LOL. The shop is fantastic!! Still haven't set up the line shaft yet in my shop. Got the Fairbanks Morse engine running good though, but now I'm unsure if I want to use it to run the line shaft instead of an electric motor.🤔
I had a little 1-1/2hp Fairbanks in the corner as a backup to the electric motor, or to enhance the ambiance when I really wanted to feel like it was the industrial revolution! Cheers
@@castironmachines -- Looks like it does the job though. Thanks for the information, just what I needed to know. I have a spare electric motor that I think is 1 hp. I'll need to go out in the shop and check. It may even be larger than 1 hp, can't remember.
If you add a single pulley block above the hook or get a hook with a pulley, then attach the end of the line at the pulley directing the line down, you will reduce the line load by 1/2 and it will be much easier to lift that load. The speed of lifting will be 1/2 of what this is tho. You might consider replacing that rope with some wire rope to lessen the chance of line breakage and dropping a load.
The thing that got me really worried is the bottom mount, that stud didn't look too solid :-[ If it tore out under that load, not only the block would go through the car but you'd be kicked in the nuts/guts by your own bracket!
This model only cuts on the push.. strange I know, but the geometry only lifts the arm on the return if it cuts on the push and it doesn't seem to be able to get reversed. Cheers
dad was a master Machinist. Over his life he built a Schaefer using a crankshaft out of an old truck and many other things. One year he made a automatic hacksaw that cut on the push stroke but he made it that way this is some good content thank you.! My grandfather also bought everything he could get at auctions and had all the stuff in barns at one time I can still smell the grease and the iron
A three ton capacity steel rope would certainly be an advantage here. I was half expecting to see the block dropping and taking out the floor pan of the boot.
Good job, this definitely beats having to back the car up to the forge every time you want to use it!
I don't know, if mobile farriers can do it......hmmmm carpet + fire ROFLOL
Red Green would be proud! I think I found my new favorite Canadian RUclipsr.
Just found your channel.by chance on RUclips and you can't beat old school tools, machines and methods!
Your setup there is so awesome!!!! Work smarter and not harder. Thanks!
First off, I love this, keep it up. The only comment I have is that instead of fastening your hook to your rope using wire whipping, it would likely be a lot more secure if you simply used a hitch, such as an anchor hitch. It's simpler and more reliable than using whipping, which is generally simply used to prevent fraying.
Out with the new in with the old. Great job!
Your shop and methods brings back a lot of boyhood memories from the late 1940s and early ‘50s back on the farm.
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To be so smart and knowledgeable at such a young age I commend you for all you do and all you studied who taught you all of this knowledge of machines
Good use of mechanical advantage lifting a heavy object with many cranks of the handle. Blessings to you.
Now what? 😉 Got a cart handy? Solved a problem and created some good content. Thanks for the video.
You Remind Me of Mr. Rogers neighborhood !!! You have that about you!!!
Good job from here in Wakefield UK
Great stuff … really enjoying your channel!
Nice work! That used to be a somewhat common fixture around many farms here in Maine.
Growing growing up around this stuff I know you had a good life
That first use of a swage block is very rewarding isnt it, I have a somewhat rare 276lb alldays and onions one that I cherish....I also had to set up a winch to move mine (also to turn it for using the edges) Ive got a 2" pipe on the ceiling that its attched to so I can move things round a little bit...a nice swing arm like that would be awesome but my walls are not strong enough to take that kind of pressure.
there was a sword of damaclese moment just as you went to get in the car lol...but all good that works ...its going to come in handy for all sorts of things.
Thanks for sharing
With all the time and work involved, I'm not sure you wouldn't have been better off using a tripod and chain pulley or block and tackle., which have the added benefits of being both portable and being able to store easily inside and out of the weather. Your crane, while useful, is stationary and also a future maintenance project, requiring greasing up and painting...
That said, it was well done.
I have a flat belt trip hammer that would look good in your shop. May God bless
@@richardcarlson5189 I am looking for a trip hammer, they seem to be scarce up here. Cheers
Nice job !
Merci!
I cringed when you were pushing on the file to use as a lever to move the swage block, I thought, if it snaps, with your forward motion it would rip your wrist open. I'm sure your well aware that files are brittle. Always work safe.
Excellent job!! Really like that crane. You really need a pickup truck, LOL. The shop is fantastic!! Still haven't set up the line shaft yet in my shop. Got the Fairbanks Morse engine running good though, but now I'm unsure if I want to use it to run the line shaft instead of an electric motor.🤔
I had a little 1-1/2hp Fairbanks in the corner as a backup to the electric motor, or to enhance the ambiance when I really wanted to feel like it was the industrial revolution! Cheers
@@castironmachines -- What size or HP is your electric motor? Is it single phase? Thanks!!
@@ironcladranchandforge7292 tiny little thing, only 1/4HP.. plenty of power for small jobs only ;)
@@castironmachines -- Looks like it does the job though. Thanks for the information, just what I needed to know. I have a spare electric motor that I think is 1 hp. I'll need to go out in the shop and check. It may even be larger than 1 hp, can't remember.
If you add a single pulley block above the hook or get a hook with a pulley, then attach the end of the line at the pulley directing the line down, you will reduce the line load by 1/2 and it will be much easier to lift that load. The speed of lifting will be 1/2 of what this is tho. You might consider replacing that rope with some wire rope to lessen the chance of line breakage and dropping a load.
Love it!
The thing that got me really worried is the bottom mount, that stud didn't look too solid :-[ If it tore out under that load, not only the block would go through the car but you'd be kicked in the nuts/guts by your own bracket!
if ya add 4 more pullies to make kind of a W shape it will reduce the load pull on the crank for you.
Files are brittle, never use one as a crowbar. Nice shop though
Power hacksaws cut on the PULL stroke....
Good video
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This model only cuts on the push.. strange I know, but the geometry only lifts the arm on the return if it cuts on the push and it doesn't seem to be able to get reversed. Cheers
dad was a master Machinist. Over his life he built a Schaefer using a crankshaft out of an old truck and many other things.
One year he made a automatic hacksaw that cut on the push stroke but he made it that way this is some good content thank you.! My grandfather also bought everything he could get at auctions and had all the stuff in barns at one time I can still smell the grease and the iron
Oh my line shafts you got it or going on.. you're living my dream
YAAAAAY❤
As long as you don't set your car on fire !
Nicely done, but I was worried about that old rope.
A three ton capacity steel rope would certainly be an advantage here. I was half expecting to see the block dropping and taking out the floor pan of the boot.
Square, level, and PLUMB refer to 3 different things.
Alright already! Its been 27 minutes into this video, and I still don,t know what this thing does.
Hope that is your car and not your moms! You know I like sketch things!
Special addition "Camry Pickup"!