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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Got Crane? #668421 11/20/05 04:06 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 103 Fresno Calif. P Packrat OP Wheeler I want to build a freestanding crane in front of by garage with a top mounted bridge. Height 12', span 30', bridge 20', load 6000 lbs. What size beams and posts will it take to do this? Anybody know who can "engineer" this for me? Who sells the parts I will need? ("I" beams at the steel yard ya, ya, ya. I know.) Beat to fit, Paint to match Need a bigger hammer and more paint. Did 75 Toyota (Downey 4X4 conversion Kit) Building 88 Toyota 4X4 (7S Desert race truck) Next 81 Toyota 4x4 (drive train conversion) Re: Got Crane? [Re: Packrat] #668422 11/24/05 07:30 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator I believe you're looking for a gantry; it's what I'm wanting eventually. http://www.synthx.com/btw/crane.htm They have plans with different weight ratings and the material lists to correspond to get you there. We have a locally fabbed one at work for our main mechanical room. http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Moderated by  4x4Wire, PHIL_  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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