-> "gallows" type arrangement out of wood. This will be used
-> primarily for Spitfire engines, not very heavy (2 people can
-> easily lift one with a 2X4).
Four 2x4s and a 2x6 crossbeam would probably be plenty. If you're
working indoors, though, you might consider running a 2x6 or 4x4 in the
ceiling to hold the load.
An interesting alternative, if you have a pickup truck, would be one of
those "truck hoists", which is basically a shop crane attached to a rear
corner of the bed. They're intended to lift heavy objects into and out
of the truck. Most would have enough reach to pluck the engine from a
Spitfire. Cost ranges from $100 to $200.
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