Chain block I use old woven polythene bags to hold all the chain, so that you can get it up high out of the way, hung off the block itself, I use old bags for frozen chicken, which are free, and they hold up for around a year before they get too tatty, when I put in another one. Get them from the local big box store, just have to ask, and get a few at a time, as they are also great as bags for heavy stuff to throw out, or to take stuff to the scrapyard.
I hope that you and your family are keeping well John, we can see that you are keeping busy which is great for us - thanks for the excellent mix of content. I have an identical Vevor beam trolly as this one and I've been very pleased with its build and performance in use for several years now.
I have observed that you tend to work faster when things aren't "cooperating". This is just the opposite of what you need to do when working with heavy things. Take it slow; plan ahead; move slowly until you see whether you are getting the desired effect.
We use a much bigger setup with beam trolleys and motor chain hoists for picking up trusses and speakers in one of our theatres at work. Very pleasing to roll a whole speaker hang up and downstage on a beam trolley.
Love a chain block n trolley! There’s nothing like it very comfortable too everyone who’s ever worked around Hydraulic jacks and engine cranes has experienced someone ( maybe even themselves 🙈) Opening the valve to quickly and dropping the part like a stone , no such issues with an ultra controllable chain block Loving the steam engine content these days John very good videos 👍🏻
It's a good chain length is that John. I'd just shorten the rise and fall handling chain to a manageable loop. The lifting chain I'd just let the unrequired excess collect in a hanging bag connected the trolley, just in case. Nice small trolley as well the wheels aren't too big a diameter. It's ideal for what you've just demonstrated, saving your back. Cheers Tony
i made a track using angle iron and made a caddy box with angle iron with 4 bearings as wheels, i used a 240v electric hoist from Aldi, and works well.
G'day John the Vevor chain block looks ok. I have a 1 ton chain block which I purchased when I was an apprentice mechanic & and believe it or not. After all these years, it still serves me well.
Can't speak for the chain block but I've use two of the trolleys with a short length of unistrut between them with an electric winch and its great. Couldn't make the trollys for what they cost.
The black tape on your finger is the best fix for a cut. The tape is sterile and you can get compression on the cut and with a couple of wraps it will not come off like a plaster (Band-Aid).
Nice bit of kit that john loads of potential in the workshop especially if you have some heavy gear to lift on to the mill like big heavy rotary tables etc 👍
I wish I could do the same John it will be of great benefit over the coming years. Deb will be able to lift you up off the floor when you've had to many Brown Ales LOL
I have what looks like the same block, albeit a different brand. Probably made in the same factory. Hateful noisy, black handed things but theres no denying that they are useful from time to time. Best wishes, Dean.
Chain block I use old woven polythene bags to hold all the chain, so that you can get it up high out of the way, hung off the block itself, I use old bags for frozen chicken, which are free, and they hold up for around a year before they get too tatty, when I put in another one. Get them from the local big box store, just have to ask, and get a few at a time, as they are also great as bags for heavy stuff to throw out, or to take stuff to the scrapyard.
I hope that you and your family are keeping well John, we can see that you are keeping busy which is great for us - thanks for the excellent mix of content.
I have an identical Vevor beam trolly as this one and I've been very pleased with its build and performance in use for several years now.
I have observed that you tend to work faster when things aren't "cooperating". This is just the opposite of what you need to do when working with heavy things. Take it slow; plan ahead; move slowly until you see whether you are getting the desired effect.
We use a much bigger setup with beam trolleys and motor chain hoists for picking up trusses and speakers in one of our theatres at work. Very pleasing to roll a whole speaker hang up and downstage on a beam trolley.
Nice chain block. Ive not used one since the 80s when mini engines were being fitted to my rally car.
Love a chain block n trolley! There’s nothing like it very comfortable too everyone who’s ever worked around Hydraulic jacks and engine cranes has experienced someone
( maybe even themselves 🙈)
Opening the valve to quickly and dropping the part like a stone , no such issues with an ultra controllable chain block
Loving the steam engine content these days John very good videos 👍🏻
That looks like an incredible addition to your shop as well as a true back saver.
It's a good chain length is that John. I'd just shorten the rise and fall handling chain to a manageable loop. The lifting chain I'd just let the unrequired excess collect in a hanging
bag connected the trolley, just in case. Nice small trolley as well the wheels aren't too big a diameter. It's ideal for what you've just demonstrated, saving your back. Cheers Tony
i made a track using angle iron and made a caddy box with angle iron with 4 bearings as wheels, i used a 240v electric hoist from Aldi, and works well.
G'day John the Vevor chain block looks ok. I have a 1 ton chain block which I purchased when I was an apprentice mechanic & and believe it or not. After all these years, it still serves me well.
Great addition to the shop John, lift chain link thickness looks over engineered.
Thanks for sharing
Can't speak for the chain block but I've use two of the trolleys with a short length of unistrut between them with an electric winch and its great. Couldn't make the trollys for what they cost.
Nice application John, I think they offer some reasonably priced electric hoists that would work real nice with that beam and trolley, cheers!
The black tape on your finger is the best fix for a cut. The tape is sterile and you can get compression on the cut and with a couple of wraps it will not come off like a plaster (Band-Aid).
I just did a review also, but use uni-strut as the beam and made the trolley….nice shop addition
Nice bit of kit that john loads of potential in the workshop especially if you have some heavy gear to lift on to the mill like big heavy rotary tables etc 👍
It reaches the mill will be useful
I wish I could do the same John it will be of great benefit over the coming years. Deb will be able to lift you up off the floor when you've had to many Brown Ales LOL
Looks like a winner... Thanks for the review John !
When I first started work, aged 15, I had to use a chain hoist. Absolutely hated it and I've never used one since. Electric hoists are a godsend.
I have what looks like the same block, albeit a different brand. Probably made in the same factory.
Hateful noisy, black handed things but theres no denying that they are useful from time to time.
Best wishes, Dean.
As an extensive user of chainfalls I can say dirty hands are always likely.
Good review. Used their kit at work its good.
A good addition to the shop.
What a nice lift john !
Strange, without your cap on, you look 20 years younger … I have some VEVOR stuff, and I have not been disappointed yet.
Youve got to do a steam traction world revolution on a kit build miniature traction engine would be a good series too
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Enjoyed the demonstration of chain hoist. Thanks for your time.