Hoist for the CNC Table

[@dubwars]

Not an old man, a wise man. Working smarter, not harder!

[@robcoupland6400]

Hi, great idea. Just one point, I’d get a 2x4 or a 4x4 under each end of the side beams by the wall to take the load off your roof and direct it to your floor. If those old rafter connections fail it’s going to hurt

[@alimanski7941]

Not only is it an investment into your back, it's an investment into making sure you can continue to use that room and cnc for many, many years.

[@jimgam730]

I like the fact that you aren't afraid to show your mistakes. If you think your back aches now wait till you get into your sixties

[@jribolla]

I loved the part around 7:26 where you banged on the beam and dust fell from the ceiling. That felt very relatable!!

[@MRSketch09]

08:35 I don't blame you one bit. In Japan they start early.. I've watched videos for small machine shops & motorcycle shops.. They ALWAYS have little carts, or trolleys or small hoist.. b/c they understand once you break yourself, there's no going back..

[@Blagger3000]

Your back will thank you in years to come!

[@sky173]

Beautiful and well built. Just be sure to save your fingers should the load fall. (@ 8:40)

[@johndebrular979]

For insurance I would place 4 upright 4X4 under each of the 4 corners if your trolley. Cheap insurance.

[@nickbealo7901]

Good Stuff! Hoists are one of those things that its better to have and not need then to need and not have. You might want to replace the bearings on the main trolly to shielded bearings so the saw dust doesn't get in there with the oil and gum them up. McMaster Carr is a great quick source for stuff like that.

[@InformatrIIcks]

2:05 when doing anything steuctural, it is better to do a "vertical up" rather than "vertical down" When going down, due to gravity your weld puddle might go in between your arc and the workpiece, meaning you'll have lack of fusion. Here, i would have suggested welding it flat, but if not possible vertical up is the way to go, especially with MIG/MAG

[@kevisthegoat]

While you are generally correct and this is common practice, context is important. This hoist probably has at best a 500 pound capacity but will most likely only ever move a few hundred tops. The steel is probably quarter inch and he's fit it corner-to-corner so that full penetration is achieved even with a downhand weld. But even besides that, welds are insanely strong. It's actually surprising at how strong even a poor looking or otherwise "bad" weld is, and given the context of the situation plus the capacity of the hoist those welds are gonna be perfectly fine and then some for years and years. Source: i'm a 437a fitter apprentice

[@InformatrIIcks]

@@kevisthegoat even if "good enough" for the application, i wanted to point it out for future projects. Considering that he's a farmer often fixing farm equipment, having the best practices could be of tremendous help. And yes, you're right, it's probably good enough, but i spent my weekend fixing bad welds from the guy that sold us our starcaise, so i'm also fully aware of how weak a good looking weld can be. (Btw i'm an International Welding Engineer, and didn't feel like summing up 5 years of study to explain why you shouldn't but technically could weld in a "vertical down" position 😂)

[@kevisthegoat]

@@InformatrIIcks I don't disagree with you in any way, it's just your suggestion ignores context and assumes the guy in the video just doesn't know any better. Had he had been using 1/2" plates he probably would have had the presence of mind to weld it in a more assuring manner.

[@Nathan2772]

@@kevisthegoat I’ve done a bunch of testing in 1/4” plate and there’s a significant difference in strength of vertical down vs. up, flat etc. IF I weld vertical down I assume it is not a structural weld, just cosmetic or it’s very thin material (16ga or thinner) and I’m out in the elements where tig welding is impractical.

[@kevisthegoat]

@@Nathan2772 This is basically exactly what OP first commented and I already responded to it accordingly lol. I have nothing else to say about it man, it's fine for this application under these particular circumstances, certainly not all circumstances.

[@williamlewis8741]

hello from France. what a grand project. i think that i'm going try to duplicate what you've done in my elevated workshop. always a pleasure to see your videos. i hope you and yours are all well health-wise. cheers

[@itmattersk]

The dumbbells and kettle bells paid off on this project.

[@jpsimon206]

I have an almost identical bridge crane set up in my shop. I used solid round for the runners, and 10 in I beam between them. I can reach every corner of my shop. I'm firmly convinced this is the single most valuable tool in the shop. It just opens up so many doors, and allows you to have a support for long work and any position in the shop. I had a gantry crane on wheels prior to that, but the difference is night and day. So much more useful having it held firmly

[@Xploit66]

I'm a full believer that one of if not the best thing to spend money on is things that make your life easier. This definitely counts.

[@leonjbarela]

Nice to see your back, missed your videos!

[@aserta]

Along the lines of good advice, do check the scrap yard at least once in a while, so you can find stuff. Especially since you're on a farm, which makes storing this kind of stuff easy. Over the years, i've discovered that having an on hand inventory of random stuff has sheltered me from price gouging, inflation and other factors rather well. And it's not like you go there and buy everything, rather, you make a list of your common stuff, and keep 3 or so pieces. Cannot overstate just how useful this kind of "hoarding" is on the pocket.

[@markschultz1606]

HUA!

[@jbredenhof]

You're never too young to start taking care of your back! (Oh man, saying _that_ makes me sound old!) Love the video as always!

[@Atlantismonkey40]

I treat my back like it’s already injured. It’s not, thank goodness. It’s just my way of always investigating how to work smarter.

[@allanlindskoog]

I think it's great that we all tend to create projects that will use the skills we have. Because of our interests we are able to see ways to make our jobs easier by using our skills.

[@johndeere5494]

Missed your videos. So creative. Was actually surprised you didn’t make the rollers yourself lol. Thank you for sharing

[@Thefarmshow]

Great idea!! I built myself a 9000lb gantry for my plasma table too, best investment and thing I did for myself! Love the videos and looking forward to seeing some more projects soon! Hope the crops are looking good down your way

[@conorlavery4762]

Getting old is inevitable feeling old is a choice......... super investment....... keep up the great work....... 🇮🇪

[@mrskwrl]

Man I have missed your CNC videos. This wasn't exactly one, but I can't wait for the upcoming projects! Love the precision and craftsmanship of everything you do though. This was amazing, and back pain ain't a joke!

[@Rouverius]

All us old men with achy backs support your wise purchase 👍

[@horatiohornblower868]

Getting old is inevitable. But you can do a lot to grow old without back pain. For example, by not lifting heavy loads.

[@lordmugglestone]

excellent project...Work smarter, not harder...save your back indeed...

[@stevem8373]

Cool project mate, awesome channel too. Much respect from New Zealand bro🤙

[@caseyarmstrong7064]

Maybe a post under each end of you I-beams will help reassure you forming don’t come crashing down. Good video

[@TheRadChannel]

Argreed.

[@Verdant02]

Looks great! But I would put a bead down on both sides of where the lower I Beam connects to the two upper beams. Not sure how much I'd trust a couple of nuts to prevent a beam coming down on my head.

[@chrisc8656]

I have been watching you for a long time now mate, and you have never let us down with great contents on your channel can’t wait to the next one. Thank you mate

[@willherndon5760]

My jib crane for loading sheets on my plasma table was one of the best things I’ve ever built. I’ve starting to kick some ideas for my next big gantry crane in my big shop

[@daledurbin2354]

When you really become an OLD MAN you'll want to still be wrestling heavy things just to maintain muscle mass! At 76 I can't do the things I did in my 20s &30s but I still do those I did in my 50s and 60s. All because I did.

[@popperbits]

Ain't nuthin old man about being proactive on saving wear and tear on your body before it's too late! Best advice in life is to work smarter not harder, sure wish I had understood that before I destroyed my back thinking I'd always be able to muscle stuff around

[@davidblood9882]

Excellent video, please keep them coming. I’m envious of your workshop. Nice work. Thank you.

[@minitrucker007]

I have watched all your videos for years and they are great. But why are you talking faster in this video. I like the calm mellow voice.

[@Don.Challenger]

It's not that you are "turning into an old man"; but, rather, you are thinking kindly about that old man who will be in your future.

[@sportflyer]

Best on the internet.

[@williamlane9140]

Way to save your back!!! Nice work!! Turned out awesome 😎💪

[@alvindueck8744]

Just so ya know, Fireball Tools recently came out with a vid about cutting with an angle grinder and how to get more life out of your blades. its been a long time since your last upload, thanks for sharing.

[@zmyrus]

Хорошая мастерская, хороший халат... что еще нужно человеку, чтобы встретить старость?

[@AndrewMalkin]

Tries to save back... lifts 3 large I-beams to do so 🤣

[@rogerroger7734]

Can’t believe he didn’t paint the beams. Good improvement to the workshop bud!

[@dessertaz5560]

Always great videos and content

[@marpa0]

I would've done the same mate, money well spent! Thank you for the video!

[@wyldflowerfilmwerks6008]

Work smarter not harder! Great video

[@wk6976]

That is a nice piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

[@khaledfa1586]

Hello from Saudi Arabia, I love your channel so much, your videos are amazing but it’s sad that you are taking long time to upload new video to channel, we really appreciate if we can see you every week for me i wish if it is everyday ❤️

[@jeffr0]

My grandpa said, "there's only one way to avoid becoming and old man: die a young man". ...and Mr Smith said, "Mr Anderson, this is the sound of inevitability."

[@Sodabowski]

Good job Justin, thanks for the inspiration once again.

[@MrRoscoj]

Great job on an awesome project! This is something I have had on my to do list for a while. Thanks for another great video!

[@timothybillingsley6716]

“sugar free” sweetened with fermented sugar cane. Gotta love KZbin commercials.

[@elopez1369]

Nice work. Only thing I'd do differently is use a small electric winch/hoist

[@garyjones2582]

Love your projects.. Wish u had more..

[@tracischutte7540]

How does one do that beautiful art of what appears to be your daughter on the wall behind you?!?!?

[@Templar_king_2001]

I love your thinking for projects your awesome dude

[@Richard28012009]

Muy practico, gracias por compartirlo.

[@tdsilverado7470]

Yep, That will come in handy. Great job. 👍

[@KennyB9871]

Really cool! Nice job!

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@daveklein2826]

Great video, thank you for posting content, you have been missed. Did you ever post a final video of the studio remodel?

[@mxcollin95]

Nice job. 👍

[@Roadkillstew]

awesome show today. thanks

[@yummboy2]

Material shortages everywhere. If you can find what you need, expect to pay! I have not seen a bargain in quite some time. Great video, BTW, as usual!

[@evangill5563]

Excellent video. Is it necessary to repaint the I beam to prevent rust?

[@shaneball2358]

You're a clever man!

[@pcahill10]

Welcome to the "Old Man" club You can check out, but you can never leave.

[@max28xl83]

Love the vid. So the lifting trolley and it's beam are supported by the THREADS of 4 nuts/bolts?🤔 Hope it gives you many years of pain free service. Your head, as well as your back. Just an observation. 👍👍

[@nathanjohansen7169]

I can't tell what size bolts those are for sure, but 1/2" grade 8 bolts carry a tensile strength of around 20,000 pounds.

[@joethompson11]

Old man or smart man 🤔 I hope this encourages more large projects in here now! Great vid as always

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice video this week. Really like this low profile design. Hopefully you get great use out of it my friend. Can't wait to see more videos. Weld on. Fab on. Keep making. God bless.

[@Malandrin]

inspired by Andrew Camarata? nice work fella 😍😍

[@curtishatfield9629]

I love your channel and have been a subscriber for years. I have just recently bought a CNC plasma system with a water table. What do you put in your water in the winter to keep it from freezing? Thank you,

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Wait until you get 70! You ain't felt nuthin' yet.

[@onlyychevys]

Do you actually use that vitamin stuff in your ad? Thanks and I love your video's and I understand the reason for the add's.

[@NITEOWL22LR]

I like ur vids but please use the guard for the angle grinder!

[@CasaVoid]

Nice work. You could maybe get a few more inches of clearance by putting the gantry between the runners instead of below it.

[@Rubbernecker]

Excellent job!!!

[@davidmoore5021]

Thanks for sharing

[@Greg8872]

Just today I was thinking "I need to buy one of those big magnifying glass to help read printed things" Next year will be 50... will try to wait till then... Love getting older. LOL

[@Tdubs241083]

5:46 **Parallel** to the first. 😁

[@samloney3579]

Work smarter not harder. Let the tools and machines do the work....save your back. :)

[@russvetter4250]

A great idea. One question is do you have any trouble with the cross beam binding if the load is not centered between the two side beams? Would you recommend putting a set of rollers attached at each end of the cross beam to run against the webbing of the side beams? It would be unnecessary weight if it wasn't needed.

[@workshop_vaha]

Делаю мастерскую думал как это все реализовать. Спасибо за идею!

[@King-Atlas]

always good to see you sir. cheers.

[@cassiacries]

holds steel beams over his head "I must be getting old"! 😘

[@nathantron]

I worry about the amount of weight those wooden beams can hold...

[@johnsnook2358]

Nice!

[@steelcomtrade3043]

please do more videos

[@chaseweeks2708]

A phrase that I'm having to start remembering now that I'm on the wrong side of 35: "Let the machine do the work. Machines don't wake up with sore backs."

[@gaffyh1745]

I call it "getting wiser"

[@twistingterrain7748]

Wish i had one percent of the skill you have.

[@opendstudio7141]

Skill is built out necessity and poverty is usually the motivator.

[@VincentGroenewold]

@@opendstudio7141 I guess that helps, but poverty is by no means necessary. He isn't for sure. :) Practice and just doing is what works.

[@p9raceway759]

Awesome man !

[@EricBandholz]

Love your content. Who do I talk to about sponsoring you? Can’t find contact info anywhere.

[@fstoll3]

Where have you been? Is everything okay? It has been a while since you posted a video.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nice build, old codger.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

awesome

[@MakeItWithJim]

Why do you hate washers?! Nice work!

[@theordinarycraftsman547]

i think i will have to build similar thing for my plasma cnc

[@mooirain9019]

To anyone who reads this comment, I hope everything goes well for you. I hope you become happy and successful! God Bless and Good Luck! 💪🏼

[@deejohnson5163]

What drill bits are you using ????????????? Thanks.