garren
Bronze Member
I was thinking of building a boom pole that will hook onto my pallet forks frame... of course I thought I better consult here before beginning.
I've got a plan for the mounting but my main questions are concerning the pole itself.
I have several pieces of scrap pipe but not sure which is best for this.
Our choices are: 1 1/4" black gas pipe or 1 1/2" drill stem pipe?? (super thick).
I also have some 2 7/8" well casing (seems like overkill).
The black pipe looks similar to other projects on here and is about as thick as rigid conduit. Will it be thick enough?
Is that center support down the middle that looks like a vented rib on a shotgun the key to the strength. Whats that piece called anyways?
How long should I make it?
How much weight will it lift?
I know the answers will depend on what I will be using it for...but I don't really know yet...I just want one.
Probably just general use. Maybe lift some trusses...pull an engine...fish my neighbors barking dog over the fence and bury it with the backhoe?
Thanks in advance -
Garren
I've got a plan for the mounting but my main questions are concerning the pole itself.
I have several pieces of scrap pipe but not sure which is best for this.
Our choices are: 1 1/4" black gas pipe or 1 1/2" drill stem pipe?? (super thick).
I also have some 2 7/8" well casing (seems like overkill).
The black pipe looks similar to other projects on here and is about as thick as rigid conduit. Will it be thick enough?
Is that center support down the middle that looks like a vented rib on a shotgun the key to the strength. Whats that piece called anyways?
How long should I make it?
How much weight will it lift?
I know the answers will depend on what I will be using it for...but I don't really know yet...I just want one.
Probably just general use. Maybe lift some trusses...pull an engine...fish my neighbors barking dog over the fence and bury it with the backhoe?
Thanks in advance -
Garren