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Old 06-01-2010, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by undy View Post
With the inexpensive engine hoists out there why would anyone want to use a chain hoist???????
Correct.

There are alot of reasons not to place anything in your garage roof trusses for lifting a heavy load. You would use a beam (an I-beam, or a wide flange), but roof trusses in general are designed to support roof loads primarily, not point loads suspended under the trusses.

Rent an engine hoist is my best advice.

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