Homemade Electric Workshop Crane

The crane is very versatile and has many construction settings to make work easier. I decided to use an electric winch with a lifting capacity of 3000LBS/1360kg as a drive. Thanks to the wireless remote control attached to the winch, the crane can be conveniently controlled from various distances. To power the crane I used three 12v 18AH AGM batteries each, which I connected in parallel.
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[@JankyShack]

At first I thought this was just a basic engine hoist, and then I saw him reverse the legs and put the counter weights. Mind Blown. Good Job!

[@swaits4no1]

But could take an engine hoist and mod it to save time and few welds. But good work to the OP's fab skills...

[@farenheisler2228]

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[@DJS-wv1wc]

Took all of 5 seconds to figure out this was way more than I'm planning on building, but I still watched. Nice work, very nice shop too.

[@kapsacek]

This is truly a superior build. I love your videos, and this is my new most favourite one. Such an awesome machine! And great design with the accumulators, so its completely remote - This is honestly great. Cheers!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@ronaldjtriumph5985]

Being Dutch myself, I absolutely love the Orange Signature Color you finish your equipment with 👍

[@fly3209]

the last option with the counterweights in the back is the best !!!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thanks 😁

[@eugenslusariuc4249]

@@WorkshopFromScratch Hi.Please tel the name and model of welding machine and band saw for metal.Like from Romania.Very nice job👍👍

[@pcb1962]

Yes, until that point it could have been just a modified engine crane, the rear counterweight makes a whole new set of uses possible

[@johngordon201]

Awesome job on moving the legs to the back with the counterweights. Sweet.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@Cypsmen]

If you do not have a second person to help you, this crane is very helpful. Great job.

[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@ronaldjtriumph5985]

Those magnetic squares are simply amazing. Must be huge time saver and making the work so much more accurate 💯🔥

[@creative-luke]

Piękny podnośnik elektryczny. Dobry pomysł z obciążnikami betonowymi. 👌

[@curiouscatlabinc5035]

I somehow missed this one when it was released, which was a good thing eventually, because now I have something to watch and thumb up today! :D

[@TomNomNomDotCom]

People really be commenting on a channel called Workshop From Scratch to ask why he built it from scratch. Nice work, man!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thanks 😁

[@rogerbrandt6678]

That’s awesome, you know what you could do is hook up a pulley on your roof, then feed the cable under your last roller, then you can lift from the ceiling.

[@cranerigging3604]

Nice work on the crane build and I like the engine valve " scratch awl " tool !

[@cidadaoPPT]

The content of this channel is just PERFECT! Keep it up man!!!

[@AllThingsMech]

This is an incredible example of solid engineering and top shelf fabrication skills. Amazing work. 👏

[@reloadnorth7722]

I always enjoy watching these videos. Yesterday, 16 May, I purchased 24 feet of 1.5" x 3" and 24 feet of 2" x 6", it cost me $550 Canadian. These costs are insane and prohibitive. Sad state were in

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

That is probably totally awesome thing to have in a workshop. Not all day, not every day ... but when you need it, you NEED it! And now you have it! :D

[@chefdan87]

Definitely a cool build. I think i would just buy a decent engine hoist and modify it to use the winch.

[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@edwardyoung2839]

I would convert my Harbor Freight 2 ton crane and add a 2 " tongue for the receiver on my truck to move my car lift.

[@willdawelder]

It would save lots of money and time starting with a engine hoist and custom it out.

[@aboabdoalep1272]

Good idea And good building I preffer the addition of hydrolic rod for autmatic lifting with steering oil pump

[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@ennemm9265]

Awesome indeed. Very well fabricated, neat and sturdy.

[@LESLASLESLAS]

You weld like a pro! Loved the color scheme, too!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@oddjobbob8742]

Beautiful build. Love that glow in the dark orange! The adjustable outrigger feet are a great idea.

[@ciceroborgesguimaraesjunio6804]

Muito talento, parabéns 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thomasbrustad5596]

This is what is called, "badass cool". Outstanding job!! Add a cover for the pulley to lower the risk of the cable from coming out of the pulley!

[@nemanjamaslovaric267]

I read some of the comments giving some tips, so here is mine.. just under the pulley, put some guide for cable but with microswitch. So you dont have to worry of lifting too high.. Great project, as always!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, dude!!! It looks fantastic and works great! 😮 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@deniseliseev7255]

Отличная идея с противовесом, молодец!!!

[@rudyrivera5256]

Wow! Great build! Thanks for sharing! 🤙🏻

[@joetterolison4093]

I loved the reverse counter balance design Most issues are the reach limited by the legs

[@DawidKowalczys]

Great project!!! Small tip: in order in increase battery life I would suggest connecting positive to last battery and negative to the first one. It will still make 12VDC but load on all cells will be spread. Now the first and second battery need to provide more power over longer cables (more resistance) than the first one. PS. Love your channel

[@akitas8165]

Excellent advice.

[@gusm5128]

Dawid, some of these people on these channels don’t take advice too well . As an electrician, I know exactly what you mean .

[@chingkheilakpasapam2100]

NIce, very versatile. Thanks for the great idea👍🏻

[@williamdurant9875]

Impeccable work you should be a billionaire by now

[@j.davidwilliamson1163]

Very nice, a true craftsman, also very nice welding.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@lukelaughlin52]

I have no use for this yet. But I’ll find one. Thank you for the well made video, I enjoyed this immensely.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@user-zm7fz6de9g]

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[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@engineworx486]

Fantastic project 💯 Even greater second hand tool around the shop 👍 So well done !!!!

[@nickbremner6274]

You make all of this assembly look spontaneous.

[@MattMorris481]

These are the kind of people that make the world a better place.

[@v6hilux]

It's cool. I have two suggestions - adding an automotive battery isolation switch, as the volt meter and remote control box will kill the batteries by draining them down 24/7 and adding a loop for the hook, so you can use a pulley to reduce motor load.

[@JamesTatePa]

It is nice to see a video with welding where the person can actually weld. Very good looking welds without having to grind them down to remove all of the evidence of sloppy welding.

[@alvarinestrada3208]

Excelent and well planned! 👍

[@davidschwartz5127]

Nice build as always, will be starting a build on one later this week! Think, a metric ton. I like how you set up your crane wheels to keep the structure as low as possible to get under things. Thanks again

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@vittorioraggini7816]

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[@robertoferreira_bethopesca127]

Ficou show de bola 👏👏👏👍

[@RJ-ql8qj]

Everything I saw in your shop pretty much had wheel on them, great job. Keep up the fine craftsmanship

[@quidkhan7728]

This is beyond cool! Makes me want to learn metal working so bad!

[@user-xp4bt6yz2d]

Сразу видно руки из правильного места растут)) мастер.

[@MsALDARI]

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[@PRO-et4cf]

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[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great job man, go ahead and get started on mine, lol.

[@davidwillard7334]

FIFTY DOLLAR ! AN HOUR !! LABOUR !! CHARGE !!

[@claudebig01]

the way you measure and cutting is a good lesson although i've been doing it for years

[@RaspyOB174]

What a Badass Channel this is? Please don't ever stop. I'm addicted to fab and design and everything machinery and controls

[@ruds2131]

"А скажите, и в магазине так же можно стенку приподнять!?!" (с) 😂 👍👍👍👏

[@mudpuddle8805]

I loved your idea of counterweights and keeping the arms to the front very short. That makes it so much more useful. Great video.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@JoaoMiguel-wf6yu]

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[@hamiltonjetsportassociatio4407]

Clever Bugger, knows where everything goes. Good Welder ,Great Job

[@ResistanceLion]

You're awesome, man! Thanks for the every video

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@budboggs4193]

That is some kind of awesome and my favorite colors to. Great ideas and great job 👍

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@wingliu4781]

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[@ammarujaimi2938]

Nice job, would be great to make a CAD drawing for it in your library

[@Lemonyfresh-Pokemon]

The last bit just blew my mind, a lot of forethought went into this build. Excellent work.

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[@omnisurplus7326]

Wow it's perfect bro.. I would of over engeneered it too. Also would. Ade a hydraulic one too for my pickup truck to pick-up heavy drums and plowing equipment etc. Great job.

[@yzr1392]

Thank you for keeping the background music low. I enjoyed your video and didn't have to mute it. Good work!

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Great build and video that is straight to the point. I would have made one safety edition which is a cable guide or bracket over the pulley. Basically some sort of U bracket just in case your cable jumps the pulley. It could save a limb. Also, is there a way to add two more pulleys to triple your lifting power?

[@chertva9536]

Достойное изделие, универсальное.

[@user-en5ir2hm7u]

Китайцы наверное уже срисовали( напильниками шарашут на всю)

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Love it! So versatile, thanks for sharing Cheers

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁 Regards :)

[@deanmoberg445]

Good job! Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-en5ir2hm7u]

Приятно смотреть на работу МАСТЕРА !!!!!!!!

[@JohnnyTheCache]

Amazing channel, great projects & super well done! Sad that hobby workshop tools are all flimsy thin metal now due to shipping constraints. Seems the only affordable way to get solid stuff is DIY.

[@glentweedie602]

Very very well done. Especially the consideration for counterweight inclusion. Good job.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@glenpaul3606]

Fantastic build. A highly skilled craftsman.

[@Sffker]

great build, but I would definitely upsize the capacity of that winch. Winches are not made for vertical lifting. And if they do not have an included mechanical brake, it's possible whatever you lift could come crashing down. e

[@Fried298]

Ohh come on Mann … on this size just for lifting small things very sure can’t put too much weight on !!!

[@Sffker]

@@Fried298 when there’s a will, there is a way. Someone smart enough to build something like this, might not. However, if you own a winch, you should already know they are not designed for vertical lifting. They are not a hoist. An electric hoist with a mechanical brake is a much better option.

[@clee79]

@Terryfolds is right. As long as nothing happens, everyone ist happy. But bei aware, that cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment is strictly legulated by law. If something happens, especially in commercial use, it is obliged to use CE-certified machinery according to the rules of the European machinery directive. As long as you use this hoist for yourself, its your own risk. But be aware, that your health insurance is allowed to repel an insurance case, if ist was caused by an inproper designed lifting device. If you want to sell or give away it another day, be aware, that in that case your are - by law - the responsible person, which is bringing this machine into circulation and so has to guarantee, that the machine fulfills the codes of the machinery directive.

[@Sffker]

@@spike1670 no, as a winch should never be used for vertical lifting (unless specifically designed) ie a retail unit. Also, that’s not the average weight of an American.

[@clee79]

@Spike16Good luck. The brakes of a winch are not designed for keeping up and lowering vertical loads. Hoists have a specified Safe Work Load (S.W.L.) for lifting loads, which must not have been exceeded, but the brakes are designed to keep up the load and also to lower the load without motor in case of an emergency.

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

That’s awesome 👏 would be great to see a collab with Made in Poland one day

[@ericjames5163]

Very thoughtful design. Had to make it yourself because there isn't a crane built like that on the market. The switch from standard engine hoist to counterbalance is great. I understand wanting the design your way for your application. Nice work.

[@ralphmoran]

Master! Thanks for making these videos

[@user-cc1vc5ks5i]

Мастеру браво и респект. Отличная работа. 👋👋👋🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍

[@cavenocopyrightmusic6143]

You are so sharp mind God bless you a long life 🤲

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@socalsand86]

Excellent build and great video/editing!!!

[@tedbastwock3810]

Genius in fabrication and videography. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@944tim]

perhaps add removeable lift points to objects that are likely to be moved often.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Surely it would speed up lifting a lot

[@adriannavarrofonseca7179]

I have a request for you: could be possible that you share the tools, materials, dimensions and other info about your projects? Thanks in advance!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Yes, I will share it, but I need some more time, because at the moment it is difficult for me to reconcile full-time work and KZbin.

[@enzoale7]

Diooooos, que buena que esta esa pluma (grúa). Sos un Crack!!!!!!. Me encantó, te felicito.- 💪🤪🤙🏍🏁

[@localsocialmediamarketinga7702]

Brilliant engineering, well made, keep up the good work

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Отлично получилось! Однозначно ЛАЙК! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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[@warrenjones744]

LOL use my new crane on wheels to move my equipment that is also on wheels across the shop! I love it! Nevertheless nice tool me thinks, well done

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

I moved tools to show how it floats 😁 Thank you 😁

[@georgeosborn3553]

@@WorkshopFromScratch you just knew someone was going to say that 👍

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[@georgerodriguez3542]

Thiago Miranda inventos how can I get one of those crane made.

[@JB-sx3db]

Great idea! I’m going to modify my folding shop crane using some of your ideas.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁I have already built a workshop crane once, and therefore, when I undertook the construction for the second time, I decided to make a few structural improvements, and they really make my work easier, so I recommend the modification

[@bastianw2217]

Great work. Now I want to built such a crane too, even if I don't have the space or usage for one :-D Besides, I would add a U-shaped plate over the pulley to prevent the rope from slipping off when it is slack.

[@alistairfurnell126]

What can I say top project , run out of Idears yet, Hamilton New Zealand

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[@ericmerayo]

Very nice job! Just a safety remark. Try to keep the suspended load has low has possible.

[@BDL090754]

Thats what I call a " Professional Build " excellent job.

[@MrRandy3504]

Great build i love these vids the sounds are so cool

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

Go to harbor freight and get a motor lift , same principle thing.

[@jbmj]

good design, can be improved on adapting hydraulic cylinder on lift angle side by side with the winch..

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[@captainding]

Very good job building. Excellent idea!

[@theodorebowers9737]

Great Job , nice Workmanship , maybe someday I'll get to make one just as you did . If I get lucky. Great video too ,Thanks

[@denisalhasa3543]

Are you somehow related to the guy from "Made in Poland"? I'd say the way you work, video editing, body, tools are so incredibly alike.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

The guys from the Made in Poland channel are my friends and also my inspiration :)

[@michaelbegay9573]

Guess there's no harbor freight tools anywheres nearby, damn good job though, makes my o.c.d act up. 😳😬🤪😃😂👍💪

[@illiniwood]

My guess is from all the Russians commenting that he's not in the U.S.

[@ao2528]

Excellent build and real heavy duty one, like the idea of using winch instead of hydraulic system, much more precise and easy to control the heavy loads, thanks for sharing.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@user-ec8mt5qo7d]

Человек с золотыми руками! Получил огромное удовольствие! Кстати, при небольшой доработке можно сделать подъём стрелы за счёт натяжения троса в конечной точке подъёма груза и так-же опускание стрелы. Мысли в слух.

[@Lovelife-cc4dn]

Жаль стрела не поворотная, а так класс!

[@user-zr2tq4lp3q]

а про лапы упоры при повороте стрелы мамкин инженер не подумал?

[@workingmoments2645]

@@user-zr2tq4lp3q То він ляпнув, аби ляпнути шось, головою недума.

[@maciek600r]

"Home made" - Joke? 😀

[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@m4m4h4n]

Nope.. its made at home.. lol

[@willys4869]

I grew up with a very handy dad. He did some professional looking fabrication out of his garage. If you invest in the equipment and learn the skills you can build almost anything.

[@marknichols7861]

Great design and fabrication work! Well done.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@hydro-serwis2245]

Dobra robota ,tak mi się spodobał że też sobie taki zrobię.

[@GlavnyiyMehanik]

А как перематать в конец ?

[@georgethompson5459]

Modifying an engine hoist would be a lot less work

[@xav1uz]

but that wouldnt be from scratch!

[@donovansallee3061]

Well done 👏 I made almost the same thing in my shop. It's my favorite employee 😎

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@thiagomirandaautomacaoindu888]

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[@illiniwood]

I need this in my life!