ri702bill 10,044 #1 Posted 4 hours ago I added an additional 20 lb barbell weight plate to my existing Bolens 75 pounders, as there was enough room for it in the C81 wheel... the problem is they now weigh 95 pounds each and are a bear to install. Solution - adapt the floor jack to lift & center the weights..... works well. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,823 #2 Posted 2 hours ago Excellent idea !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,455 #3 Posted 1 hour ago @ri702bill wait a minute , are you suggesting a cure for a problem ? we gotta talk , totally agree with the , close to floor heavy lift , added heavy screw in eye bolts , to my sheds , in open space areas , use a ratchet lift , https://www.google.com/search?q=ratchet+chain+hoist&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=ratchet+chain+lift+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgBEAAYFhgeMgoIABBF, got it at H/F 21$ on sale , add a small lift strap 3 /5 ft , makes deck moving / plow storage , much easier . use it to mount my vacuum pump rotor , to my rear hitch , for similar snow traction . after having done a lot of on the deck physical work , most of my life , now have a screw in movable ring go to area on every wall , great minds , or what's left , of them , think alike , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,044 #4 Posted 1 hour ago 34 minutes ago, peter lena said: wait a minute , are you suggesting a cure for a problem ? Yup - just like my old Engineering days... Access the problem.. Define the weights and forces required.. Sketch up at least two possible solutions.. Pick the "better" choice & streamline it to be as simple as possible.. Utilize suitable existing resources & materials... Source & purchase what is needed.. (Two muffler clamps & flat stock) Fabricate & evaluate. Note any required changes. I would call this a "2 beer job"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
