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[Clansgian AT wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 4/11/2005 10:48:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
genegerue AT ruralize.com writes:


> 
> >One method would be to use a couple of 2 bys sistered together set 
> >vertical with one end on solid ground and braced to the existing 
> >structure.  Hang another couple of 2 bys sistered with one end braced with 
> >a rope to a solid anchor and the other bolted to the verticle, leaving a 
> >few feet hanging beyond.
> >   Use a clevis or chain to hold one end of a block and tackle.  Hook off 
> > centered to the beam to be raised then lift one end.  When it is near 
> > where you want it then set that end close to where you need it and maybe 
> > lash it in place.  Raise the other end, set in place then unlash and do 
> > final positioning.  Easier to do than write about.
> 
> Yeah, I think I get the picture but it's not clear. Sounds precarious.
> 
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James should be replying to this but he is working the soil at the moment BUT 
he built huge portions (namely just about all) of our house and outbuilding 
alone using just such dead man techniques.  If you go slow and use dead men, 
you can do just about anything by yourself.

Denise