My back started communicating to me about looking into a hoist to move my 170# 4th axis so this is what I did over the weekend.
Parts I used are;
- (1) 440# Hoist from Harbor Freight ($80 with coupon).
- (2) Unistrut #437 rated casters from McMaster Carr (#3626T12 for $10 each)
- I canabalized my Tormach lifting bar kit for parts.
- Free old inner tube from bike shop around the block.
- Strut pieces (which I had).
- Misc. Lags from Home Depot ($8).
- (2) 1/2" bolts & washers/nuts which I had.

Wow, is this nice to quickly switch back and forth. I not have my vises organized so I can load them up or store them quickly. I will let you know if the winch fails.

Best,
Nathan