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dougrl · Post by **dougrl** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:33 pm

paulmcohen wrote:I have found cable hoists with 400 lbs capacity (much faster which I don't think is a good thing in this application) for well under $100 at Target, Sears... but can't find any information on the track or how to connect it. "Trolleys" I have found start at over $1,000 and can hold tons, of course not connected to my garage ceiling. It looks like Ed found something much cheaper.

Paul, I will get back to Ed's home and ask him, and have a look at the bar on which this hoist rides on, even take a picture for you by this weekend. Cheers Doug

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:42 pm

Thanks, while you are there can you see how the hoist is connected to the bar and get a model for the hoist.

ashwell · Post by **ashwell** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:14 pm

This place has done enough to arouse the interest of woodworking in me and am ready to learn from scratch. Dont know if this would require the help of a teacher but I am determined to make something from my efforts. I was wonder struck to see some of the innovations showed here. These not only would be of great utility to me at the same time these are destined to be self made creations which add to the beautification of the home overall. Please let me know where I can learn the basic tips of this trade?

nuhobby · Post by **nuhobby** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:55 pm

ashwell,

Any honest woodworker will tell you they never are done learning. You can learn via shop classes, reading books and magazines, the online classes (see http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm), and your own experience. The essential thing is to put great emphasis on safety, so you'll be able to continue.

With greater experience, then some of the practices will "sink in" so that you understand them and can apply their principles (not just the rote instructions) to each situation you encounter.

We wish you the best of luck !

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:06 pm

Hi ashwell,

If you were to buy a new ShopSmith, it comes with a very good book that will help you to learn titled Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone (PTWFE). It also comes with The Shopsmith Woodworking Self-Study Guide that will help you learn techniqes through actually completing projects that will help you on your way. I do not know if you can buy these publications from SS without actually buying a MarkV, but it would not hurt to ask Customer Service about that; 1 800 762 7555. You may be able to find PTWFE in a used book store. Of course, you can also find quality books in libraries and book stores. Welcome to Woodworking!:D

sawmill · Post by **sawmill** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:07 am

The rail that the winch rides on looks like a sliding door track and rollers like you use for pole barns. I think this is a real good idea as it could be used to lift other things around the shop.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:55 am

a1gutterman wrote:Hi ashwell,

If you were to buy a new ShopSmith, it comes with a very good book that will help you to learn titled Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone (PTWFE). It also comes with The Shopsmith Woodworking Self-Study Guide that will help you learn techniqes through actually completing projects that will help you on your way. I do not know if you can buy these publications from SS without actually buying a MarkV, but it would not hurt to ask Customer Service about that]

Both are available on ebay right now.

dougrl · Post by **dougrl** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:23 pm

[]I sent more photos to Paul, and I guess I should have posted them here, anyway here is one showing it on the track 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 steel track 4 ft long as this is the lenght he need to move the bandsaw, from it's stand to the SS as he can move the SS back and forth or side to side. A larger and heavier track would give you a longer track to support moving it a longer distant. Cheers Doug [ATTACH]585[/ATTACH]

sidecarmike · Post by **sidecarmike** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:43 pm

dusty wrote:Thank you, dougrl. This was a touching post. It brought tears to my eyes.

It is so good seeing someone doing what it is that they want to do in their later years.

It looks like I better start looking for a winch and a way to hang it on a track in my garage (woodshop, that is). I am fast approaching the time when that extra help may be required.

I mounted my Pro Planer for just this very reason. I had trouble moving that puppy when I was a puppy.

I use that same winch to pull my dock every fall.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=44006
and I have used it to lift my Snapper Zero Turn Mower up on to it's back.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:33 am

And there is another way for those that don't have $100 handy, or don't have a handy electrical outlet. http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/hanpowpulcom.html
Come alongs should be available at places like Harbor Freight or Sears, but, couldn't find one in a quick search. A 2 ton come along only costs around $30 or less. The one for $12.95 should get the job done just fine. That's really enough if you want to lift your Mark V or an auto engine.

Or you could use a simple block and tackle set up. You could even make the pulley blocks out of wood.

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