What do you call this machine?

[Vermaraj]

Just got done reading about Lugnut2683's incredible garage project:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2323

I noticed his father making extensive use of this hoist. I have about a hundred projects in mind that would be substantially easier if I could find one. After searching the net using every combination of hoist, telescopic, hand crank, lift, etc... No joy.

So, anybody know what its called? Who makes it? Who sells it?

In case the picturei s not clear. It rolls on 4 casters mounted on a wide tube base. It appears to have 2 or 3 telescoping sections and a hand cranked hoist running through two sheaves mounted at the top.

 

[GShelton]

It is refered to as a genie lift, duct lift or a materials lift. I rented one from Taylor rental.

 

[Vermaraj]

Thanks for your help

Picked one up.

 

[PAToyota]

You know, I used one of those to set the beams in my shop, but haven't seen one since and haven't found a name for it either. A few people have asked for similar projects. I have pictures of the project, but none that clearly show the brand name on the hoist.

When someone says "Genie lift" this is what I think of - with the forks:

 

[twostory]

You know, I used one of those to set the beams in my shop, but haven't seen one since and haven't found a name for it either. A few people have asked for similar projects. I have pictures of the project, but none that clearly show the brand name on the hoist.

When someone says "Genie lift" this is what I think of - with the forks:

PAToyota,

The "SLA-10" on the side of the lift is the answer. A google search of "SLA-10" shows that it is a Genie lift.

Here is a link to a tool shop that carries them.

http://www.toolfetch.com/Category/Material_Lifts_Handling/1000_LB_Capacity/

bye,

Robert

 

[GShelton]

PAToyota,

You are right, I did not realize the first pic did not have the forks.

 

[PAToyota]

PAToyota,

The "SLA-10" on the side of the lift is the answer. A google search of "SLA-10" shows that it is a Genie lift.

Here is a link to a tool shop that carries them.

http://www.toolfetch.com/Category/Material_Lifts_Handling/1000_LB_Capacity/

bye,

Robert

That was my point - that my picture was of a Genie lift. I cannot find the hoist like in the first picture.

 

[Vermaraj]

Any chance its a modified construction light tower?

The telescoping section and the t-jib on the top look like the top of a light tower. Weld that assembly onto some outriggers fitted with casters and install some sheaves and a hand crank, you would have a very handy lift that no one can identify.

 

[twostory]

That was my point - that my picture was of a Genie lift. I cannot find the hoist like in the first picture.

Sorry, I was thought you did not know who made the lift in your picture. My fault.

Robert

 

[PAToyota]

It does look sort of like a modified light tower. But someone was actually making them commercially available then because that picture from LugNut looks just like the one I used... Even the place I originally rented it from just gives me a weird look when I try to explain to them what I rented from them!

 

[Willy Victor]

When the guy that lives next door to me was building his house, he used a modified duct lift with an extension to get cedar beams that were 4"X14"X30' to the second floor of the house. If you get them balanced right, it's not that hard. He was a sheet metal man so it didn't cost him anything. Definitely the way to go if you have to lift something like roof trusses. The name I haven't got a clue. I'm sure there is more than one manufacturer.

Willy

 

[Blackie94Gt]

It's called a roust-a-bout. Sumner makes them. Google roust-a-bout and the page will come up. They are used in the steel erection business quite often.

 

[PAToyota]

Many thanks! That is exactly it!

That is the first time I've been able to come up with a picture of one of those since I rented the durn thing!

 

[toxicz28]

It's called a roust-a-bout. Sumner makes them. Google roust-a-bout and the page will come up. They are used in the steel erection business quite often.

BINGO! That's it exactly.

 

[Vermaraj]

Two for sale on ebay. good for someone local.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sumner-ROUST-A-...ryZ63939QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Bill K]

Genie lifts are used mostly in sound and lighting production to raise and hold light truss. fly speaker cabinets, etc. Some have no "forks" with 4 legs no wheels and use attachments on the top to hold truss etc. The bigger ones, for more weight and height are called super genies.
Bill

 

[Lugnut2683]

Hey guys... sorry as I haven't been on the boards in months. Yes, the hoist is called a "roust-a-bout", and we actually rented it from a local equipment rental facility, Sunbelt Rentals.