07-16-2015, 09:16 AM
LOL ure write Steve .. as u c Math was my strong subject ...lol... no time for proper grammer or is that Grandmur?
To all my Mechanical friends . If ya can have a quick look at what im trying to do id appreciate a reply if ya done so before thanks . On FB /forums I usually dont ask for help cuz is so consuming waiting for reply when ya need to get something done ( using e mail computers have there place but I find getting info restricted ).. same is stupid texting , . However I do appreciate all ideas and input . I rather make a phone call cover large amount of info in short time. But here goes .Now pic is worth a few hundred words . So let me explain what id like help on perhaps someone who has a good working knowledge of properly supporting beams/sistering roof/ floor joists ( or whatever they are called can lend a hand...
Here is what I am thinking let me know if this sounds like a reasonable plan? I want to support ceiling joists ( if thats what they are called... and add cross beams and proper supports up to (rafters)? To make a surface area strong enough to dead lift aprox 1000 pounds.
The joists are running horizontal in ceiling are NOT supported w/ cross beams they look like they run the length of garage sister-ed in the middle and run length of garage total of 20'
Gona sister up the one main beam that I want to hang the lift hook or hang my lifting device of choice.
Than run 2 support joists ( one on either side) the opposite way cross sectioned lets say 8' vertically. I was thinin 2 8 Ft 2x4s opposite way Than add support columns up to rafters from the cross beams Now a Big Q is do I need two One on each side or one is adequate ?
So far is this is close and will get the Job done let me know if it will work ? otherwise I may have to borrow a lolly column (sp)?when lifting as well . Please let me know if adding the lollies is a must for 1000 pounds or proper supporting will be enough ? This a one or two time deal I will NOT be using it for work service or lifting Equipt on a reg bases. . Here are supporting pics as what is described . THANKS AGAIN
Btw Right now trying to avoid buying a block and tackle or having to rent borrow a hoist. Prob have do myself so need to think ahead in a game plan. Yea the cheap (inexspensive) way good ole engineering . Work smarter not harder and save the Dollar .lol.....
Tonight I need to pack up machine my self if this works ill be beefing up beams and making some sort of weight distribution for the beams in garage ceiling I suspect they are only to hold roof up and NOT designed/ built to hold any sort of weight .Than when 2 new machines come need to figure a way to get em both up on bases .Couple 2x 4's sling.. an old rope hoist I had in my camping gear for 30 years I think I paid $5 for .If anyone has done this sort of thing ( beefed up beams for more support) Please do share how you went about it? Otherwise wish me luck bc im a one man band
To all my Mechanical friends . If ya can have a quick look at what im trying to do id appreciate a reply if ya done so before thanks . On FB /forums I usually dont ask for help cuz is so consuming waiting for reply when ya need to get something done ( using e mail computers have there place but I find getting info restricted ).. same is stupid texting , . However I do appreciate all ideas and input . I rather make a phone call cover large amount of info in short time. But here goes .Now pic is worth a few hundred words . So let me explain what id like help on perhaps someone who has a good working knowledge of properly supporting beams/sistering roof/ floor joists ( or whatever they are called can lend a hand...
Here is what I am thinking let me know if this sounds like a reasonable plan? I want to support ceiling joists ( if thats what they are called... and add cross beams and proper supports up to (rafters)? To make a surface area strong enough to dead lift aprox 1000 pounds.
The joists are running horizontal in ceiling are NOT supported w/ cross beams they look like they run the length of garage sister-ed in the middle and run length of garage total of 20'
Gona sister up the one main beam that I want to hang the lift hook or hang my lifting device of choice.
Than run 2 support joists ( one on either side) the opposite way cross sectioned lets say 8' vertically. I was thinin 2 8 Ft 2x4s opposite way Than add support columns up to rafters from the cross beams Now a Big Q is do I need two One on each side or one is adequate ?
So far is this is close and will get the Job done let me know if it will work ? otherwise I may have to borrow a lolly column (sp)?when lifting as well . Please let me know if adding the lollies is a must for 1000 pounds or proper supporting will be enough ? This a one or two time deal I will NOT be using it for work service or lifting Equipt on a reg bases. . Here are supporting pics as what is described . THANKS AGAIN
Btw Right now trying to avoid buying a block and tackle or having to rent borrow a hoist. Prob have do myself so need to think ahead in a game plan. Yea the cheap (inexspensive) way good ole engineering . Work smarter not harder and save the Dollar .lol.....
Tonight I need to pack up machine my self if this works ill be beefing up beams and making some sort of weight distribution for the beams in garage ceiling I suspect they are only to hold roof up and NOT designed/ built to hold any sort of weight .Than when 2 new machines come need to figure a way to get em both up on bases .Couple 2x 4's sling.. an old rope hoist I had in my camping gear for 30 years I think I paid $5 for .If anyone has done this sort of thing ( beefed up beams for more support) Please do share how you went about it? Otherwise wish me luck bc im a one man band