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v-drive
10-31-2005, 02:18 PM
I am trying to find a used "A Frame" to buy. Does anyone know of any for sale
thanks.........v-drive
Squirtin Thunder
10-31-2005, 02:55 PM
I am trying to find a used "A Frame" to buy. Does anyone know of any for sale
thanks.........v-drive
What do you mean, "A Frame" ???
waterloged
10-31-2005, 05:12 PM
just build one, there easy to build
steve d
10-31-2005, 05:32 PM
I am trying to find a used "A Frame" to buy. Does anyone know of any for sale
thanks.........v-drive
Drive around the nearest industrial disrtict--seen plenty..knock on their door..Steve
Rexone
10-31-2005, 05:35 PM
What do you mean, "A Frame" ???
A typical A Frame...
http://www.northcariboo.com/LazyDaze/lazy%20daze%20cabin.jpg
Rexone
10-31-2005, 05:46 PM
What do you mean, "A Frame" ???
You can also get this type but they don't keep the wind out as well. :)
http://www.discounttrainsonline.com/graphics/555/L2121.jpg
I built my own many years ago out of 2x2 square steel, not that tough to build (no not the one in the pic). And it bolts together for storage ect.
Squirtin Thunder
10-31-2005, 06:34 PM
Why not use a expandable cherry picker or a solid beam/lamanated beam ???
Rexone
10-31-2005, 10:59 PM
A frame is much more versitile especially in pulling engines out of big (tall) boats. I also use mine when I take a boat off trailer to hold one end up. Cherry pickers have clearance problems with low trailers too.
Squirtin Thunder
10-31-2005, 11:48 PM
That is why I use a 4"x10" beam, one extra support and a chain hoist. That is the first mod I do to a garage.
v-drive
11-01-2005, 06:27 AM
You can also get this type but they don't keep the wind out as well. :)
http://www.discounttrainsonline.com/graphics/555/L2121.jpg
I built my own many years ago out of 2x2 square steel, not that tough to build (no not the one in the pic). And it bolts together for storage ect.
Hey Mike, I knew you were going to say that. how tall did you make it, I was thinking 10 or 12 feet. 8 feet just doesn't seem high enough, also how wide did you make it and did it have wheels. :coffeycup :D v-drive
slotracer
11-01-2005, 07:16 AM
if you can go at least 10ft high. i made one out of 6x8's for the feet and 6x6's for the post and a steel i-beam for the cross beam. :hammerhea
pat(slotracer) :)
Norseman
11-04-2005, 05:17 PM
You can also get this type but they don't keep the wind out as well. :)
http://www.discounttrainsonline.com/graphics/555/L2121.jpg
I built my own many years ago out of 2x2 square steel, not that tough to build (no not the one in the pic). And it bolts together for storage ect.
I've got one in the backyard, we call it a swing set!!! :eek:
Kindsvater Flat
11-04-2005, 07:03 PM
You can see mine in the corner. I have lifted 4-5 tons with it.
http://www.saber.net/~atthefarm/folder/pics/shop2.jpg
LUVNLIFE
11-04-2005, 07:16 PM
Northern Tool and Equipment has them in their catalog. Differant sizes available. Don't remember the exact price but they seemed resonable.
Moneypitt
11-04-2005, 07:59 PM
I am also looking for an A frame, in fact I will offer free indoor storage to anyone in the BHC area that would like their's stored inside............Ray
Rexone
11-05-2005, 03:42 AM
Mine looks very similar to KF's roughly 12 ft tall. Yes on the wheels too. I built it out of 2x2 square x .125 wall as I remember. The upper braces bolt in and the sides bolt to the top. Flanges welded at those points bolt together. I stacked (2) 2x2's for the center of the top span for additional strength. I don't know how much it will hold but a big block doesn't even phase it as far as sagging.
fleetimus
11-05-2005, 01:53 PM
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4155HPIM0444-med.JPG
The green frame in pic is free for the taking. It is in Colfax, Ca. You remove.