Thanks to all. Here's my plan for now. But a 6 foot or so of 6x6 or
4x8 wood. Put it in the attic, on top of the joists, perpendicular to them, right above the T beam that holds the hoist. Put 3/8" or 1/2" threaded rods through the wood piece, down and to bolt some metal brace underneath the T beam to these rods. That, I think, could easily hold a ton, which is more than I need.The wood piece above the joists would span something like 5 joists.
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Yes, they are joists, I have attic above them. There is some stuff in the attic, but not a lot (some kids toys and clothes).
iSure hope those are JOISTS and NOT trusses !
Trusses aren't designed(usually) for ANY kind of 'hanging' load on them...
Yeah, Brian, ya just never know what'll crawl out from under that pile of swarf.... teehee Hiya Fitch - it's been a while - you must be getting caught up on your honeydew list... Glad to see ya. Ken.
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