Where to buy a chain fall?

Quickstep | Posted in General Discussion on December 7, 2009 08:48am

I’d like to have a chain fall, just to have one on hand when I need it. I don’t need a lot of capacity, 1 ton would probably be plenty for me. My near term use is to get a 600# lathe bed onto its stand. I’d hope to avoid junk, but I don’t need top cabin either. Seems like most of them are made in China now, so I don’t know how to seperate the wheat from the chaff. Mostly, I’d like for it not to break or jam when I’ve got something heavy up in the air.
Any thoughts?

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RickL | Dec 07, 2009 11:03pm | #1
Harbor Freight, Northern Tool for a bit better but still China made. Your local auto store...China for the cheap ones but will still be fine.
Taigert | Dec 07, 2009 11:06pm | #2
Quickstep,

I buy that kind of stuff through Fastenel, they have a good selection.

My Jointer is around 1200 pounds & 84" long, I just use a engine crane to move it around, so far it has worked well. I have used it to lift any thing that is to heavy for manpower only. It handle my Unisaw as well.

Taigert
bones | Dec 07, 2009 11:49pm | #3
I use an engine hoist. They can be rented cheap or bought if you really want one. I don't know about you, but I very seldom say I think I'll move this beast today. I've moved my jointer twice, once to get it off the pallet it came on and second time I moved. Good luck!

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