I have used Bluebird engine hoists for years, and really like them other than the difficulty in storing them when disassembled. Bluebird makes a storage cart for them (2nd photo), but they can't be found used, and cost over $1,400 new.
I would be interested in any comments you might have about an idea I came up with for storing them. This method requires only partial disassembly, and stores in a 24" x 41" footprint.
In short, I fabricated rectangular tubing stubs with casters on one end that fit into the base of the hoist in place of the regular legs. They have rectangular tubing receptacles welded on top that hold the two long legs and boom vertically. The hoist already has swiveling casters on the base.
I am waiting for another short piece of rectangular tubing for the boom to arrive to finish it.
I would be interested in any comments you might have about an idea I came up with for storing them. This method requires only partial disassembly, and stores in a 24" x 41" footprint.
In short, I fabricated rectangular tubing stubs with casters on one end that fit into the base of the hoist in place of the regular legs. They have rectangular tubing receptacles welded on top that hold the two long legs and boom vertically. The hoist already has swiveling casters on the base.
I am waiting for another short piece of rectangular tubing for the boom to arrive to finish it.