[Woodcarver] pulley's help

[Joe Dillett]

hi folks,

am in the process of sculpturing a tree. my problem is i no longer have 4 
strong men to help me move the tree as i work on it.  am looking for a 
simple pulley system to roll the log a bit at a time in order to work on it 
in the round..  have got it secure on two building horses. the size of the 
log is about 7 feet long and 60inches circumference.
am thinking of using pulleys and a chain. any suggestions would be most 
welcomed.
thank you
maricha
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Hi Maricha,

I love how us carvers get these big pieces of wood, big ideas and big 
dreams. I can totally relate to the excitement one feels with a ton of wood 
submissive to our will. The struggle with weight, holding fixtures and 
transportation is more than worth it.

Northern Tool & Equipment is my source when I need muscle. (1-800-556-7885) 
http://www.NorthernTool.com . They have 2-ton cable pullers (5-1/2 foot long 
with hooks at both ends) (Item #15062-2603) for $17, which I have. I also 
have their 1-ton Spur Gear Manual Chain Hoist (1432-2603)  $54, mounted on 
my ceiling.

I've been able to slowly rotate a log by setting up my Little Giant 
industrial 1-ton capacity step ladder as a gantry over the log. Fasten one 
end of a nylon tow-strap to the top of the ladder and under the log. Fasten 
the other end to the 2-ton cable puller also fastened to the top of the 
ladder. As you raise the log it will slowly rotate. When you have the 
orientation correct adjust your holding fixture to keep it in that position.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.com
jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
http://www.carvingmagazine.com Carving Magazine web site and Readers Forum
http://www.carvingmagazine.com/chat/chat.shtml Live Chat for Carving 
Magazine.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 11:48 PM
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hi folks,

am in the process of sculpturing a tree. my problem is i no longer have 4 
strong men to help me move the tree as i work on it.  am looking for a 
simple pulley system to roll the log a bit at a time in order to work on it 
in the round..  have got it secure on two building horses. the size of the 
log is about 7 feet long and 60inches circumference.
am thinking of using pulleys and a chain. any suggestions would be most 
welcomed.
thank you
maricha


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