On Feb 23, 2004, at 10:10 PM, Gerald Brazil wrote:
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> I just bought an old tractor and am looking at an engine rebuild this
> spring/summer. I could probably pull it with my cherry picker but I'd
> feel more confident with the greater safety factor of a gantry. I know
> I
> could build a basic one by just making an inverted "U" with feet and
> wheels on it, but I am sure somebody has some good idea for features to
> add which would improve it functionality, ease of storage, etc. Also, I
> am wondering whether it would be possible to make one from heavy wood,
> like 6x6s or if I should only consider steel? Harbor freight shows one
> for around $500 that seem to have a height adjustment operated by a
> hand
> winch. Does anybody have any good ideas?
A buddy had one made up of iron pipe. It was basically an A-frame at
either side, with a cross piece, and a couple braces connecting the
two. (Think swing set.) The A frames threaded into the top piece, so
that it broke down into five easy pieces (or at least five pieces one
person could deal with.).
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