Placing Pipe Overhead 15' High for Gates

[wroughtn_harv]

It was a one day job. Client had purchased a new toy hauler and needed their 12' high overheads raised to 15'.

I picked up the new pipe, 4 5/8" for two of the gates and 2 7/8" for the last one. The idea is to cut the overhead at the top of the existing posts. Then trim the post square and add the necessary height already notched for the pipe, replace the overhead. Nothing but a thing. This is how we did it.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

The overhead was pulled without the pipe holder attached. But when we added the new height we had to come up with something that could pick up and place the pipe safely. The 4 5/8" was too heavy to be handled without help at that height. Again, nothing but a thing.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

This is one of those deals where you bid a job and figure that you will figure it out if you get it. I had the platform and after searching through the scrap metal on the back of the truck had the materials required top make the pipe handler.

 

[weldingisfun]

Looks good, Harv. Glad to see you back. :thumbsup:

 

[MotorSeven]

I built a similar man lift for my tractor's FEL out of the steel crate frame that tractors are shipped in(free from my dealer). Honestly I don't know how I survived without one....the thing is one of the most useful attachments I ever had.

 

[Ed of all trades]

My Dad made a "sky hook" for the TPH of a ford Jubilee, hooked a rope blocks in the end of the pipe and put pine tear poles in a hay barn about 20ft up. It was just a pipe that set strait up in the air, there is always a way.

 

[EddieWalker]

Did you get a new skid steer? What happened to the JCB?

Eddie

 

[wroughtn_harv]

I rented the bobcat. The jcb has a wheel motor down.

 

[EddieWalker]

Bummer. Hope it's an easy repair, but with all things construction, I'm sure it's gonna have it's surprises. LOL

Eddie

 

[wroughtn_harv]

I did as suggested and pulled both wheel motors and the main pump for rebuilds. The estimate is more than the machine is worth if repaired. I will probably part it out and look for an older Case. I'm 64 and don't see the reasoning behind investing in a new machine at this point in my career. I have too many easier physically in the pipeline to be using a tractor to do difficult projects. Plus for the little bit that I need a tractor I can just rent one.

Of course this means that if I sell the JCB I will have no tractor and have to leave TBN, doggone that sux.