Quote Originally Posted by ScrapStrong View Post
I'm wondering if there's a contraption that would make it easier to get those things out. Particularly in one piece.
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Have you thought about a gantry crane ?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...=gantry+cranes

You could probably make one out of scrap for low $$$.

The most practical all around thing for scrapping is an appliance dolly.



http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...ppliance+dolly

You can do a lot with some 2 x 10 planks and a good dolly if you put your mind to it. A chain hoist comes in handy too. It's good for lifting things out of the basement or pulling a heavy load up a ramp.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...-chain-hoists?