wallfish 17,012 #1 Posted March 29, 2012 I had a new shed built last fall but also lost my area under the deck and the Temp garage tent thing has to go. I needed to find a space for the tractors and didn't really want to use the large amount of floor space in the shed so I came up with a plan. Put them up in the shed's loft. I bought a 110v winch, built a simple trolly and mounted up a 3" x 3" x 10 ft sq tube. They're High and Dry now! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #2 Posted March 29, 2012 Like it! Just like putting a Horse up to roost. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #3 Posted March 29, 2012 Excellent use of space Must be a fairly large area to get four of them up thier and still have room to walk between them. Nice design on the trolly Wanted to mention also... nice herd you have thier. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #4 Posted March 29, 2012 Cool,I bet you were nervous when you had them in the air I would have been. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #5 Posted March 29, 2012 Nice use of typically wasted space, but geeze...isn't that a lot of weight up there. Flying horses makes me nervous. :teasing-poke: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #6 Posted March 29, 2012 Almost looks like an old Mobil ad. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #7 Posted March 29, 2012 VERY NICE JOHN. I WISH I HAD MORE SPACE. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #8 Posted March 29, 2012 Id be a little nervous about the weight too, but great idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted March 30, 2012 John.... Looks a bit like this.. . These were storred above a dealer for about 30 years.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #10 Posted March 30, 2012 You put your Horses where they belong, the penthouse suite!! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #11 Posted March 30, 2012 I'm not really concerned about the weight, 2 x 6 construction with 5/8 plywood. I'll keep an eye on it but if it starts to bow, I'll just double up some of the boards. Then again, I'm no engineer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #12 Posted March 30, 2012 Very cool but I gotta look at my 10 everyday and wonder what improvments I'm gonna do to them next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #13 Posted March 30, 2012 Very nice John! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #14 Posted March 30, 2012 Toggle forward 100 years....can you imagine what the guy will do when he finds these horses in the attic!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle BO 0 #15 Posted March 31, 2012 John nice job on storage guess you arn't going to use them only for parades or wallpaper. Looking good Unclebo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #16 Posted March 31, 2012 what about the heat from the bakeing sun ?. have any vents up there ? may not matter, just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #17 Posted March 31, 2012 I like your idea for storage, but I would recommend you double each joist. One on each side of the rafter. You have alot of verticle load there. Just trying to keep you safe Van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #18 Posted April 1, 2012 I like your idea for storage, but I would recommend you double each joist. One on each side of the rafter. You have alot of verticle load there. Just trying to keep you safe Van That's a light load, looks like 2x6's spanding only 8'. Each tractor covering around 3' by 4' or 12 square feet at 400 lbs each = 33.3 lbs per sq. ft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #19 Posted April 1, 2012 I like your idea for storage, but I would recommend you double each joist. One on each side of the rafter. You have alot of verticle load there. Just trying to keep you safe Van That's a light load, looks like 2x6's spanding only 8'. Each tractor covering around 3' by 4' or 12 square feet at 400 lbs each = 33.3 lbs per sq. ft. Light load as of today YES, but its only the beginning. We all know how it is when one is a collector with new storage space that needs to be filled :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #20 Posted April 3, 2012 I like your idea for storage, but I would recommend you double each joist. One on each side of the rafter. You have alot of verticle load there. Just trying to keep you safe Van That's a light load, looks like 2x6's spanding only 8'. Each tractor covering around 3' by 4' or 12 square feet at 400 lbs each = 33.3 lbs per sq. ft. The bottoms of them aren't flat....they sit on 4 tires ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #21 Posted April 3, 2012 Good idea John. I'm with you about the storage tents, they make the yard look Gypsy. I have one and can't wait to take it down. I've heard that some towns are banning them now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #22 Posted April 3, 2012 Trolly system remids me of the old loose hay storage systems they used to use in barns, Hooks came down from the rafters pull it up with rope and wheel it into the loft. Dad's barn still has the track but the rest of it is long gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #23 Posted April 3, 2012 And if you have an older brother afraid of heights...those pulley hay lifts can be alot of fun.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #24 Posted April 3, 2012 Awesome. Get verticle baby!! What kind of vented ductwork is that I see in the picture with the small fan hooked up to it? Just to circulate air, vent out smoke, ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #25 Posted June 4, 2012 The fan was used to blow heat down in the winter when the sun was shining on the roof. Update: No problem at all with the weight up there so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
