My back hurts, help.

[JC@]

I have been looking for ages for a way to lift an amp from the floor to the bench. I look for something simple and not too expensive if possible.
Sadly I must admit that I need it. I can lift amps for two months with no problem, but then one day the next one I pick clicks my back and I have two weeks of pain in front of me.
This may be a remainder of the things I did in the past, like parking the little van I had in a tiny place by bouncing and pulling it from the rear side of it. A little more exercise would also work maybe, but I remember about it and the other option, the lifter, when it's too late

[Brad1]

Block and tackle hung from the ceiling near the bench? Maybe if that's not a good place, one hung somewhere else, and then transfer from a rolling cart to bench? Maybe can be lifted by amp handles, or something like a net...like a macrame hanging basket?

I dunno...just a thought.

Brad1

[JC@]

Yes, I like the idea. And anyway for the moment is the best one we have
thnxs

[Sock Puppet]

Hi,

There are a number of small electric winches that can lift a half a tonne or more but...

Back pain is often cumulative and as you say you can lift them for two months then bang! - the effective answer has to be exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the spine otherwise it's going to eventually creep into other areas of your life like standing over the amplifiers at the bench.

Hard to get into and easy to forget about that exercise malarky though.

Good luck with it.

S.

[Satamax]

What you need is something like this!

http://cgi.ebay.com/150-lbs-STAINLES...QQcmdZViewItem

[Don Moose]

How about an engine hoist?

[JC@]

I'll try to do both, some exercise and looking for somekind of lifting tool. You provided me with some good options here.
Thank you ALL.

[Enzo]

I use a flat cart for amps, not as tall as the bench. On wheels so I can sit on my stool and spin the thing around. I can extract the chassis and put THAT on my bench.



That one is about 29" tall.

I like it since I can roll things out of the way, or across the shop without having to carry them. But the giant lazy susan aspect is great. But a relatively low table in mid shop would also work.

You could build a ramp or even a few step levels. AMps on wheels would roll up it, and you could make a wheeled flat board to set under other amps for rolling them along. "Use your legs" they always say. Right. Well I can't get a grip on a Twin on the floor and stil use my legs.

But if I stand up, it is no problem to lift one up a foot by the handle onto something. THEN I can squat and use my legs.

I have a Super Twin Reverb right next to me, and it has a pair of EVM12Ls in it as well. Weighs a ton. I am real concerned about getting it up on the cart. Huge speakers, huge trannys, bleh.

That's my idea for you. A lower work table for the amp and a ramp or steps up to it.

[Don Moose]

"Use your legs" they always say.

I have a Super Twin Reverb right next to me, and it has a pair of EVM12Ls in it as well. Weighs a ton. I am real concerned about getting it up on the cart. Huge speakers, huge trannys, bleh.

Some recent study showed that the 'use your legs' approach doesn't actually help reduce injury. I don't have a link, or I'd provide it, but I did hear it on NPR.

The trick I used to use to get heavy stuff up and down (carpeted) stairs was to 'roll' it.

Hope this helps!

[Ampclutz]

You might try one of those pickup truck lifting cranes. They have a winch and a hydraulic arm and they pivot. They will lift a half ton. They are very handy and you could not only lift the amp but set it down on your bench.

[Satamax]

Some recent study showed that the 'use your legs' approach doesn't actually help reduce injury. I don't have a link, or I'd provide it, but I did hear it on NPR.

The trick I used to use to get heavy stuff up and down (carpeted) stairs was to 'roll' it.

Hope this helps!

Oh, you've met my ex girlfriend!

[JC@]

Definetely a winch or a hoist and Enzo's rolling cart or the one like Satamax pointed out, now I have to find the suitable truss bean on the ceiling. That will be the most difficult part but I will find it.

[JC@]

I will built it with soft steel with the appropiate section as the drawing looks too heavy.
The amp will be placed in the base first then I will use the little wincher when the cart is near the bench.
I will also try to use a little 12volt battery to power the wincher. I guess the whole thing won't cost me more than $250 including the weels and ebay chinese wincher.

[Enzo]

Looks like a visit to Harbor Freight is in order.

[Paul P]

How about this, for $199.98 :

http://www.handtrucks.com/material-l...clifttable.cfm




Paul P