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DIY Dome Lifter

topic posted Fri, May 23, 2008 - 7:05 AM by  John 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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So this year I have hopes to keep my crew on the ground (and thus more of them working) by building from the top Down.. I'd like to use something that I can revive from some other life.. My dome is a 15' high when done and weighs about 400lbs by my estimates..

Best Ideas so far...

old parking lot light pole.
Extention ladder..

Any Suggestions..
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  • Landon
    Landon
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    Re: DIY Dome Lifter

    Wed, May 28, 2008 - 2:35 PM
    have you heard of a pullzall? its a portable, hand held winch with an anchoring strap and 1000 lbs load rating for about $300 ( i think). With one of those and a big pole (like you were saying) you could have yourself a crane. I'm planing to make a trailer hitch attachment for this purpose
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    • edwerd
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      Re: DIY Dome Lifter

      Wed, May 28, 2008 - 5:37 PM
      Most tools rental places have beam lifts. I saw a small crew put together a large dome using one of them. You will want to check the load rating on the lift if you go this route. e
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