DIY Workshop Crane
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
In this video I will show you how I made my own DIY Workshop Crane. Having a workshop crane makes moving heavy things around the workshop so much easier. There are many types of workshop crane but I chose to build a gantry crane as it is one of the simplest to make and is very versatile. This gantry crane was designed for a maximum working load of 500Kg.
Materials used:
Universal Beam - 105x45
Steel box section - 50mm x 50mm x 3mm
Steel box section - 40mm x 40mm x 3mm
Steel plate - 5mm
125mm locking castors
Hammerite Smooth Blue Direct to metal paint
DOM Stainless tube - 19mm
Steel Tube - 12mm
M16 bolt and Nylock - x2
M8 All thread + Nylock - x2
M20 Bolt and Nylock -x1
M12 Screw + Nylock x 16
Washers for the above
500KG bull lever block
Tools:
R-Tech TIG 201 ACDC
R-Tech P30C Plasma Cutter
A quick word on safety. Cranes are dangerous! This video is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not an instructional. Therefore, please do not attempt to make your own crane unless you know exactly what you are doing! Sorry I have to say that bit for my own piece of mind.
Music: Dreams - www.Bensound.com
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