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using a hoist
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using a hoist
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| The use of
a hoist is one of the most valuable tools in resetting large obelisks or granite
tombstone. This is one that was home-made
from the Gordon Hooker/s plans Gordon made these for several folks out of the
kindness of his heart.
Using a portable hoist is a great way to save the cemetery grounds and our backs too. Using heavy equipment can break more stones or crush the unknown items under the surface. There are usually always more buried stones. |
Take a look at the different parts of the hoist. Thanks to Kim Hancock for donating her photos.
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From Kim; "I got the Hoist from Harbor Freight for $50
and they also had 6 foot straps there, a friend of mine bout me some 8
foot
and
then I just found some 3 in thick for the obelisk, they work better,
no slipping, you just kinda have to shop around, took me
6 months to build up my different size strap collection, but Harbor
Fright had the cheapest hoist that I found".
Her straps were purchased at Harbor
Fright.
Anyone else have a place to share?
This page is maintained by L. A. CLUGH. Share your ideas?
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