Re: Gin Poles
On Sunday, May 25, 2003, at 09:21 AM, "dnjost" <djost@...>
wrote:
How about a little more detail? Where was the coupling, where are the
stays attached, how vertical is the gin pole, etc.? One inch iron pipe
should be sturdy enough to lift 100 pounds. I used two pieces of chain
link fence top rail in an A-frame configuration, but it all depends on
the alignment of the forces.
Bob
wrote:
> Ok group , <clip>...David,
>
> I need help. The "rig" is comprised of 1" i.d. iron pipe and
> stayed in three locations (roof rack of car, and bow fitting) and
> pivots from the trailer tongue as a base. When I lifted the mast,
> the pipe bent at the coupling. there has to be an easier way to lift
> 100 lbs. of mast without breaking the bank or my back....<clip>
How about a little more detail? Where was the coupling, where are the
stays attached, how vertical is the gin pole, etc.? One inch iron pipe
should be sturdy enough to lift 100 pounds. I used two pieces of chain
link fence top rail in an A-frame configuration, but it all depends on
the alignment of the forces.
Bob