Hoisting an I-beam …

[Fungus]

The weather finally let up and I got my beam drilled for the column bolts (see attachment).

I like the “Gin Pole” idea but I already finished my A-frame approach.

Tomorrow is lift day. Probably my last chance to get it placed and painted before winter sets in.

 

[DougM]

(((Tomorrow is lift day. Probably my last chance to get it placed and painted before winter sets in.))))

Does it get to be winter in AZ. ???

DougM

in ohio /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Gatorboy]

<font color="blue"> Does it get to be winter in AZ. ??? </font>

What the weather is like in Arizona (AZ) probably doesn't affect his weather in Arkansas (AR).

 

[Fungus]

Things always take longer than expected… Anyway, got everything rigged-up and took the beam up a couple feet. Everything worked as expected except I noticed a little lip at the column top that the beam must get around. Just have to figure a way to get around it and then it should be resting in place today.

 

[DougM]

Thanks I looked At the AR AZ and got it wrong

Doug

 

[Fungus]

It’s up! Went pretty smoothly until I hit that lip. Used some rope to pull it around and then it swung right into place.

Time for breakfast. Even though I’m pretty sure of myself you still get on edge when doing something like this.

 

[Gatorboy]

<font color="blue"> It’s up! </font>

Nice work. I'm sure you are glad to have that out of your way -- now on to the next challenge! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[OkeeDon]

Looks good. Now, be sure to post progress pictures so we see how it's being used...

 

[Henro]

Glad it went up smoothly...

Somehow I am not surprised though...

Still...can't help but want to say: Good job! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[daedong]

Well done, I admire the effort /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif