[Woodcarver] pulley's help

[maricha]

joe, THANKS.... sounds good.
THANKS
maricha


> 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

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