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Thanks. Good idea

Next version…….ha ha! All seems to work ok. You need to be careful when winding the cable back on the winch spool as it is easy to kink the wire. This is a bit frustrating, but the only real alternative is to use my pull lift instead, which means lifting it in place each time.

So I completed the project by making a block lifting tool to fit in either the centre hole to lift the block evenly, or one of outside holes to change orientation

Proof is in the using! If it works then it’s successful.

I did consider a gantry style structure, and while this is structurally much better, you do not have the flexibility to move the crane in an arc. This allows you to move the block about a bit easier and (if you are careful!) off the stand. The cast stand has a recess for putting the block on edge. I plan to make a lifting sling that will allow the transition from horizontal to vertical.

Ok I am setting myself up for a fall with a topic title like that but here goes…. stand in operating mode Moving stand around sho p lifting block with crane the pole is a bit thin wall, while it lifts the block is is a bit flexible. This will be replaced by a scaffold pole which will be more suitable. the block is supported by adjustable feet and only runs on the wheels when jacked up The part below the block is the original cast iron stand with horizontal and vertical positions

Sorry, a bit rude

Lol! A bick and xxxx collision is never pleasant.

I knew what you meant! A 300lb anvil is a fair meal

It was a bit short the other way round!

Thanks Glenn, bit of oak my tree surgeon friend had. frosty, definitely a couple of Pac-Men! I am glad I am not the only one suffering from bruises on the thigh!!

Anybody else resorted to this solution?

Thanks

I finished the block off today. Welded on some tabs so it registers in the top of the anvil as suggested by jobtiel. I am very lucky that I have an understanding wife who lets me haul this old iron and give it a good home!

Quick update, I have now smoothed out the milling steps using a carbide burr. Btw if you have not discovered carbide burrs for die grinders I recommend you do. They are much more suitable for any significant metal removal than the abrasive points traditionally used in due grinding. Clearly these have there place and that is where I will go next to polish up the surface.