This #325 monster is more than two of us can really lift. I had to take it up some stairs, we had to lift it one stair at a time. That was about 9 inches. I figure the anvil stand will be more like two feet up or so.
How do you lift a monster like this?
I think that I can tie into my roof beams through the drywall with these: 3/8 In. x 4-1/2 In. Stainless Steel Screw Eyebolt Bolt Name : Eye
325 lbs. safe working load
Use with rope up to 7/8 in.
Will not rust when exposed to the elements
I figure I put two or more of these in two or more roof beams, put a rod through them, get a come-along and chains. This should get me the vertical lift I need.
Had I thought farther ahead, I would have drilled all the way through the roof beams and bolted and washered through them. That is not an option now, I have only blind beams to go into.
My contractor says the beams are plenty strong for this application.
One eyebolt is rated for this weight, so I figure two or more should be more than sufficient for what I assume is going to be about two minutes of loading.
Do you find uses for a sky hook like this for other applications in the smithy?