Quote Originally Posted by cropwell View Post
My favourite style of engineering is 'Victorian Steam', but the brackets ended up '50s Agricultural. Still I am a farm boy at heart (Fillongley, Warwickshire). Totectors will not be needed as I am not in the lift team. The joists are about 16 inches apart and are 7" x 2", mounted on brick walls at both ends.
I know what you mean about Victorian vs agricultural. I also know Fillongley, I lived in Keresley for a while.

7x2 joists is good and much more substantial than my 4x2 so you're probably in with a fighting chance.

Mind someone doesn't step on your toe :-)

My standard wear in the workshop is a pair of trainer style safety shoes and I feel undressed without them.