GPintheMitten
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I want to put a chainfall support in my workshop. The shop is in the leanto on my barn. The rafters are 2x12's, 24 inch on center and span 16 feet. The ceiling runs from 12' to 8'.
I'm thinking of using 1 inch (inside diameter) black pipe. I'm thinking that I would get 6', drill holes in 2 rafters and put flanges on the end to support the ends. Probably mount it in the middle of the rafters.
Does this sound like a good plan? How much weight do you think it would support? I don't know what I'll lift exactly, but I want to do this before I put drywall on the ceiling. Would it support 1000 pounds?
I'm thinking of using 1 inch (inside diameter) black pipe. I'm thinking that I would get 6', drill holes in 2 rafters and put flanges on the end to support the ends. Probably mount it in the middle of the rafters.
Does this sound like a good plan? How much weight do you think it would support? I don't know what I'll lift exactly, but I want to do this before I put drywall on the ceiling. Would it support 1000 pounds?