From: "satellite_chris" 
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.brewing misc.consumers.house alt.home.repair
Subject: Re: Hoisting a Keg using Garage Ceiling
Date: 6 Sep 2006 07:43:23 -0700
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Richard,

How do I attach the SuperStrut to the joists or are you suggesting just
letting it lay there?

Thanks for your suggestion!

Chris

Richard J Kinch wrote:
>
> No.  Go up in the attic with a piece of SuperStrut from Home Depot
> electrical aisle.  Lay it so it crosses the rafters.  Use 1/2" threaded rod
> and nuts to project a stud through the ceiling down into the garage so it
> sticks out an inch or so.  Use a coupling nut and 1/2" threaded eye to get
> your attachment point.
>
> I have lifted 800 lbs this way:
>
>   http://www.truetex.com/movemill.htm
>
> Stabbing lag screws into rafters weakens the rafters, and you risk pull-out
> of the screws.