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I am able to have supports along the length if I build it like OldCarguys. The legs of the crane will not be set on wooden posts. There will 30" reinforced footings with box tubing .500 wall. the i beam i am thinking is s10x35 10" tall 4.994 wide .491 thick flange .594 thick web. p.s. again...

great post thanks

great thats the feedback i am looking for. The carriage will weigh about 810 with trollies hoist everything. I will be at the steel supplier today and will get more detail's on the beam selection, I will choose larger beams and post details tonight. My goal is to have this over engineered ...

I used pex 3/4 tubing from compressor making a loop around whole shop, 5 drops at desired locations and adapted down to 3/8 to the different hose fittings. Very happy with the results i had, and its easy to work with.

I appreciate the concern, I already had a single beam spanning 24' in the same spot. unfortunately my entire roof collapsed under snow load . My new design would be much stronger than what I had before and cover a greater area. I was hoping someone had and understands how to operate the soft...

I want to put a gantry crane in my shop, spanning 36' in length. there will be two 36' w6x20 beams (6"x6" i beams) 12' apart with a carriage hanging on the beams to carry the load. I am looking for input on load capacities on the long beams. I will be lifting granite slabs that can weigh as much...

interested in a 9000# 4 post alignment lift shipped to 83672. thanks