Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Last time a crane was here was for the UVC system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Newport Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Have a drive round and find some scaffolders to chuck a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 @pocster, missed this thread (been busy) I am coming to Bristol Monday and can give you a hand if you don’t mind waiting, I have some short scaff poles (that fit in my car). Let me know ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Where is he? Is he dead (or just pinned under a steel). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, joe90 said: Where is he? Is he dead (or just pinned under a steel). It may be wine o'clock in chez @pocster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, joe90 said: Where is he? Is he dead (or just pinned under a steel). What with no handrail and a complete disregard for WAH? I'm sure he'll be fine. Are there special requirements for working alongside harbours, best take your lifejacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: It may be wine o'clock in chez @pocster You know me too well ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, joe90 said: @pocster, missed this thread (been busy) I am coming to Bristol Monday and can give you a hand if you don’t mind waiting, I have some short scaff poles (that fit in my car). Let me know ? Very kind . You can certainly come for a visit . But crane is booked for next week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, pocster said: Very kind . You can certainly come for a visit . But crane is booked for next week There are crane owner's children getting private school educations because of your frivolity with money! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, pocster said: But crane is booked for next week Good move. Make sure all the loads are securely slung. Ask the operator to check as you lift. You may need a walkie talkie if you can't see the operator. Maybe just call his mobile. Bet you wish you hadn't dragged the other string round one your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Good move. Make sure all the loads are securely slung. Ask the operator to check as you lift. You may need a walkie talkie if you can't see the operator. Maybe just call his mobile. Bet you wish you hadn't dragged the other string round one your own! I pay extra for the crane control guy and the hooker ( might be the wrong terminology ) . So 2 guys . They do it all . I’ll just drill / bolt once in position Googled it ‘slinger ‘ not hooker - what was I thinking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Easy peazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, pocster said: Googled it ‘slinger ‘ not hooker - what was I thinking Probably just somehow came up in your search history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, pocster said: I pay extra for the crane control guy and the hooker ( might be the wrong terminology ) . So 2 guys . They do it all . I’ll just drill / bolt once in position Googled it ‘slinger ‘ not hooker - what was I thinking I'd have thought you'd be a dab hand at banking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, Onoff said: I'd have thought you'd be a dab hand at banking. How rude ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, pocster said: I pay extra for the crane control guy and the hooker ( might be the wrong terminology ) . So 2 guys . They do it all . I’ll just drill / bolt once in position Googled it ‘slinger ‘ not hooker - what was I thinking I dread to think how much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Onoff said: I dread to think how much! No price yet . But based on previous experience I reckon 500+ …. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, pocster said: No price yet . But based on previous experience I reckon 500+ …. ?? Holly shit, is it that heavy, shame we can’t find a few fit chaps fir a bit of cash. I will pop in Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, joe90 said: Holly shit, is it that heavy, shame we can’t find a few fit chaps fir a bit of cash. I will pop in Monday. Not really . Awkward . Standard price round here for a half day crane hire . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, joe90 said: shame we can’t find a few fit chaps Story of my life sweetie! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, pocster said: No price yet . But based on previous experience I reckon 500+ …. ?? 2 blokes, diesel, crane wear and tear, bung the bloke at the council. Seems fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Chris would have done it on his own whilst you sat and marvelled at his honed physique! ? Always remember him teaching me to spring over / under formed RSJ bends with a Spanish winch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, Onoff said: Spanish winch... Spanish wench ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 35 minutes ago, pocster said: Spanish wench ? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Spanish-Windlass%3famp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Onoff said: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Spanish-Windlass%3famp=1 Prefer my version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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