Posted By: heymarke
Advice/resources related to hand rigging - 03/04/15 06:24 PM
Hi, I'm new around here. I help build outdoor structures out of cedar: pergolas, pavilions, outdoor kitchens.
As with timber framing, some of the beams and posts get quite large and heavy. I would very much like to learn how to set up rope/pulley assists for lifting things into place when the job budget doesn't allow for heavy equipment like all terrain forklifts. Usually these beams are only being lifted 8-12' in the air, but on occasion much higher: 20 or 30'.
I've seen this done in videos pertinent to erecting timber frame bents, or, for instance, with Amish barn raisings.
Unfortunately, in contrast to the few videos I've seen, I typically am working on the back side of a modern suburban home without ready access to large trees to tie off to, and would need to figure out ways to stabilize a lifting system where sometimes there is no natural landscape to help.
Can anyone direct me to resources that would instruct me on equipment and techniques? I am already a little familiar with basic rope work related to rock climbing and tree climbing with both dynamic and static ropes, but need to round out my knowledge related to maneuvering items with ropes, pulleys, winches, and support structures, etc. Recommendations of books, dvds, workshops, websites, personal advice, etc would all be welcome.
I live in Oklahoma City, btw.
Thanks so much!
Mark
As with timber framing, some of the beams and posts get quite large and heavy. I would very much like to learn how to set up rope/pulley assists for lifting things into place when the job budget doesn't allow for heavy equipment like all terrain forklifts. Usually these beams are only being lifted 8-12' in the air, but on occasion much higher: 20 or 30'.
I've seen this done in videos pertinent to erecting timber frame bents, or, for instance, with Amish barn raisings.
Unfortunately, in contrast to the few videos I've seen, I typically am working on the back side of a modern suburban home without ready access to large trees to tie off to, and would need to figure out ways to stabilize a lifting system where sometimes there is no natural landscape to help.
Can anyone direct me to resources that would instruct me on equipment and techniques? I am already a little familiar with basic rope work related to rock climbing and tree climbing with both dynamic and static ropes, but need to round out my knowledge related to maneuvering items with ropes, pulleys, winches, and support structures, etc. Recommendations of books, dvds, workshops, websites, personal advice, etc would all be welcome.
I live in Oklahoma City, btw.
Thanks so much!
Mark