Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
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Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
Hey everybody,
I was just wondering what is the best way to load heavy gauge steel onto your table? I've tried a few different options and they all seem too cumbersome or difficult. Any ideas anyone??
I was just wondering what is the best way to load heavy gauge steel onto your table? I've tried a few different options and they all seem too cumbersome or difficult. Any ideas anyone??
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
we used these, but we also had a lift.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
Ckeck out Eagle Mtn. D&D's jib set-up over his table.
http://plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3473
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
I have seen someone build some rollers, maybe 3" in diameter, and mounted them to the front of their table. This let them lean the sheet against the front of the table, pick up from the bottom and roll onto the table.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
What material dimensions are you working with?JoeyD wrote:Hey everybody,
I was just wondering what is the best way to load heavy gauge steel onto your table? I've tried a few different options and they all seem too cumbersome or difficult. Any ideas anyone??
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
I use 1/4" to 1" thickness material. Anything smaller than that, I can handle. Great ideas everybody and thank you very much!
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
I just bought a magnet that hopefully will be here by the end of the week. It has a 220lb rating so 2'x4' sheets of 1/4" plate shouldn't be a issue. I'll repost once I get it and try it out.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
Be careful with the magnet....especially with thinner sheets. Thinner sheets flex more than thicker sheets. If the sheet flexes too much, the amount of surface area contacting the magnet may be reduced, possibly causing the sheet to drop.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
I dont know about your mag, but my mag drill is rated at full capacity when used on 1 inch or thicker. Trust me it is not funny what happens with it on 1/4 when the bit hangs, been there done that.
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I'm only dealing with 2' x 4' sheets of 1/4" plate so flex shouldn't be an issue. I had back surgery 2 months ago so I had to do something to get material on the table.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gage sheets of steel
Hey CJ
Check out the plate jig that I built to load my table. That is why I built my jib hoist and the jig. It's under (Show Your Table). I load 4x10 sheets very easily so 4x4 should be a breeze.
Check out the plate jig that I built to load my table. That is why I built my jib hoist and the jig. It's under (Show Your Table). I load 4x10 sheets very easily so 4x4 should be a breeze.
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
I was not talking about flex, it has to do with holding power. Try putting a big magnet on a heavy plate and pull it of, now put same magnet on your fridge and try it, the thinner the metal the less pull the magnet will have. Just my $ .02 and its over priced
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Re: Best way to load heavy gauge sheets of steel
Use the magnet yesterday to move some 2' x 4' sheets of 1/4" plate around and it worked great. You just have to make sure it is real close to the center of the plate so it hangs flat.
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