Loading Sheet metal onto table?

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Loading Sheet metal onto table?

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I remember a while ago seeing a cleaver post where someone made a cart (similar to an A-frame style) that would rotate horizontal so that he could hand load his sheet stock onto his table. I'm trying to find something similar as I cannot use a overhead crane or forklift in my small 8' ceiling shop.

Anyone have something I can copy?

I basically use 14ga 4x8 sheets. I usually have about 5 under my table at any given time, but need help loading a new sheet. I'm trying to figure out how I can do this solo!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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I think this is what your looking for, fro Seam P. there are 2 video in this post to watch
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... ver#p90395
another different type
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... heet+mover
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I was eyeballing a shop/engine hoist with a magnet. The industrial plate magnets aren't cheap though.
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tnbndr wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:20 pm This is what I built:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7YscmOMFwg&t=19s
Well played! Is that a Charbor Freight motorcycle lift?
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Well played! Is that a Charbor Freight motorcyclr lift?
Yes, but watch their pricing!! I bought that lift for $199 in one of their sales. Modified of course with an air/hydraulic jack. Took a little playing around but it works and saves my wife and neighbors from having to help me.
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Thank you all! I ended up with a Pallet Stacker from CL. I like the lift idea Dennis. Quite smart!
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For people looking into this type of thing in the future.

I found quite a few good ideas when looking up " panel handling carts" on google.

The right search terms can sometimes make all the difference. Hope that helps somebody.
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couple of ideas

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Here is an interesting material handler I found on YouTube, looks like he sells a kit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV4iwzHCTm8
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+1 on the pallet stacker. Made life a lot easier loading 1/4" plate for me.
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