TravelinJavelin 620 #1 Posted July 30, 2017 well about a couple of weeks ago I had a friend of mine make me a lift bracket that attaches to the roof rafters so I could hang my chain hoist from tested a john deere 112 on it and the rafters didn't make a peep! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #2 Posted July 31, 2017 If those spans were wrapped with 1/8" metal , it would be a lot safer . Also , adding weight in that matter really requires more than just the 2x4 studs at the wall end to support the weight , might want to double those up so the structure doesn't start cracking with use . Spanning 3 is a good thing , I doubt 2 could take the weight of that Deere without failure , or at least crack along their length , which is what usually happens . Just be really careful with that thing and never work under a suspended load - treat it as if it will fall at any time and use stands that are appropriate for the weight . Sarge 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #3 Posted September 12, 2017 well what you don't see in the pic that helps the wall supports is i have 2x8 roof supports on each side that balances the structure weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #4 Posted September 12, 2017 Good deal - seen too much stuff get dropped from not distributing weight correctly - wood can only take so much...lol . I just missed a decent deal on a big A frame with a nice 2T chain hoist , although I have no idea where I'd store it...as usual . I will say , the recent addition of an engine hoist has helped a lot around here , not sure why I didn't do that 10yrs ago - maybe my back would be in better shape these days . Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benedefy 0 #5 Posted August 17, 2021 Damn it looks dangerous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulerofony 0 #6 Posted August 17, 2021 Hello, be careful with that. I also made some holes in my roof to attach a similar bar to it. Because of my unprofessionalism, I nearly broke my ceiling in half. Even if it is still in its normal condition, water seeps inside because of the holes I made there when it rains. I am searching for a rooftop repair specialist to help me with this question. I want to get in touch with someone working at city2surfroofing.com.au to ask if it is possible to repair my roof without replacing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
