DIY Elevator

DIY Elevator - 364

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@JayBates 3 жыл бұрын

Follow up video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyAlJd2td3FgoE.html

@0623kaboom 3 жыл бұрын

a good idea for the open space at the steep roof angle ... why not put a folding escape ladder there for when power is out or if someone shuts off the breaker on you ... then you just drop the ladder climb down and pull a rope to lift the ladder back up or get a folding attic ladder that you can use for emergency stairs and use that beside the lift in the larger space ... it will fill the space add emergency ladder to your loft and close the loft in for a bit better safety from falls . also if you mount a support to the hoist and mount the fall arrestor to a lag bolt into the beam above and NOT on the channel with the hoist then your fall arrestor will be able to actually do its job ... and your hoist wont torque the channel it is mounted on taking out some the bounce in your lift

@charmainecollins8515 3 жыл бұрын

@bethanywilson1157 3 жыл бұрын

As a union elevator constructor, this was a super fun video to watch. You have great ideas and great execution. May I suggest not putting your wench and "safety" on the same piece of the strut? As well I would encourage you to find something stronger to mount these to as I have always been taught to make sure your safety line is attached to something that can take a 5,000 lb load/ force.

@isaacandrade3783 2 жыл бұрын

His barn beams might not even take that load. No I beams or glue lambs.

@ccjohncc1 Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@hughbegg274 Жыл бұрын

Union guy/gal is right. Separate safety anchor point NOT to unistrut. It needs 5000# capacity

@SPUDWRENCH Жыл бұрын

Gotta love that BG stick huh? But yeah…that safety chain is uhhh suspended from same member that supports the wench motor. Oops!

@JohnHeisz 3 жыл бұрын

I need to add a second story to my shop just to have one of these! Cool project, Jay :)

@Wordsnwood 3 жыл бұрын

Heck, you could build one into your house to make accessing the basement easier... 😉

@akbychoice 3 жыл бұрын

Go for three.

@isailwind3471 2 жыл бұрын

If you do use a worm gear not a winch, when that f's up and it will, there will be much pain involved.

@waynenocton 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always. One suggestion, probably nothing you haven’t thought of and decides against, but anyway, your fall arrester could be more useful if it were attached to that 2x12 or whatever it is holding the mini split so in the unlikely case the structure holding the winch fails, the fall arrester is not connected to that same structure making it useless.

@pygar909 3 жыл бұрын

Also, the chain securing the fall arrester should be rated at least twice the maximum weight of the arrester. If the arrester is rated for 500 pounds, you want the chain rated for a minimum of 1,000 pounds.

@wes_d 3 жыл бұрын

What he said... The basic concept is that any protection measure will not be undone by the same failure that you are protecting against. My challenge to you would be to look at other things in that setup for single points of failure and make sure that the protection is independent of that failure. This also includes actions that you mentioned doing as protection measures...like forgetting to turn the breaker off. The trick sometimes is knowing when is it enough or where you say no more needed.

@waynenocton 3 жыл бұрын

@@wes_d but he doesn’t miss much so he may well have a good reason, he usually thinks things through very well. Most wouldn’t have done the fall arrester. I’m not even certain arrester is a word lol. Arrestor? Spelling is hard ha ha.

@rick_. 3 жыл бұрын

Also needs a second strap at the platform end. It is entirely possible the single strap could fail due repeated stress over a small area. You may want to use a piece of pipe or otherwise round over the corners where the stap wraps around the plywood. Although the most likely thing to fail is clutch in the hoist.

@waynenocton 3 жыл бұрын

@@rick_. don’t think there is a clutch in the hoist, I have a couple different ones and mine are all direct coupled, shearing of the woodruff key would have a similar effect tho. But all this is covered by his DIY talk at the beginning, I think he did a great job as always.

@glennmorgan4197 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for solving a problem that has been ruminating in my mind ever since we bought a new townhouse. My disabilities make stairs a nightmare at my age and I wasn't looking forward to trying to convince my son to come over everytime I needed to store things in the attic. Unistrut has got to be one of the most useful materials ever made 😊 After watching the video I only suggest that when you add the 2nd arrestor they should be attached on the trolleys on both sides 😊

@noskills9577 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent project, one thing though - get a key lock control for the lift, kids are brighter than you think 😀

@matt_s1995 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips for me? I want to adapt a lift system like this but for a bed in a tiny home... so I can amd will have 4 rails, 2 on both ends of the bed.

@maxwellholley8516 3 жыл бұрын

He I think he said he leaves the breaker off which is a pretty good key itself.

@LimonUpii 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt_s1995 I came to this video for exactly the very same purpose of yours. Were you able to get some ideas?

@FishersShop 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Any plans to add some cheesy 80s soft jazz for elevator music?

@nctplarry 3 жыл бұрын

That cheesy 80's soft jazz would go just great with some outtakes akin to ones provided by Captain Fisher! :-) I totally enjoy both of y'all (unless your schizophrenic, in which case I can say I love ALL Y'ALL).

@finster101 3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a must! I suggest "The girl from Ipanema" at the very least. Oh and nice build. I really like the "evil twin", double exposure effect thingy in the video too.

@secondwind75 3 жыл бұрын

@@finster101 You took the tune right outta my head! Lol.

@TheducksOrg 3 жыл бұрын

That's more a Wesley Treat thing I think ;)

@markpalmer3071 3 жыл бұрын

...and some flat head screws

@darren7650 3 жыл бұрын

The fall arrester should be affixed to a different point. You still have a single point of failure for both the hoist and the arrester.

@xedasxedas 3 жыл бұрын

That really well observed. Things a safety inspector would verify rogt out of the gate.

@rupe53 3 жыл бұрын

@@xedasxedas ... a real safety inspector would have a problem with there not being enough capacity, especially with people riding on it. The platform, hardware, and a guy already take up 300 out of the possible 500 pound capacity. Then we have pinch points, no hand rails, and no UL listing for passengers.

@davidbanaszak562 3 жыл бұрын

@@rupe53 no osha railing was my fist thought too as a trained safety guy. I think that the 29 and 40 cfr need to be consulted for this lift.

@johnosman8971 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbanaszak562 Guys, guys, guys, … he is not building this for anyone’s use, except himself, … It is not for the public, or for a business, with employees, or customers, … And it is a D I Y, … maybe permanent, but, maybe not!

@specsix 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnosman8971 thank you for saying this. Holy crap the people on the internet.

@JockeSelin 3 жыл бұрын

What an uplifting post. I feel elevated!

@generaclesdey4622 6 ай бұрын

Avoid a single-fault failure. The Fall Arrestor should be installed on a seperate set of struts, in case the motor supports fail.

@carlw180 3 жыл бұрын

I built an elevator for my dog to get in and out of our house. He was getting too old to climb the 12 steps. I used a similar electric winch for my build. Please make sure and check that the gears have lube. Mine did not when when I checked. There is a lube fitting at the base of the gear housing. When I removed it to check, it was empty. Great job on your build! I didn’t even think of using a fall stop on mine. If I were still using mine it would be a great addition but my boy passed almost 2 years ago.

@95ffd 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your boy.

@candorcraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! A little more reliance on wood glue than I'd ever be comfortable with though. If someone asked me to imagine how a cabinet maker would make an elevator, this would be it

@_r.t- 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I personally would have went with a metal frame for the trolley

@tsherwoodrzero 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like the perfect solution for wheelchair access to a 2nd floor.

@DanOCan 2 жыл бұрын

All this great engineering and all I keep thinking is "I like those dog posters."

@chrisbraid2907 2 жыл бұрын

You have a kid. Every think of getting a deep foam landing pad to attenuate any falls and also have a fun jump platform set up for rainy days … just a fun idea.

@dagwood1327 3 жыл бұрын

Keep a ladder in the attic incase of winch overload tripping the breaker.

@thirstbuster78 3 жыл бұрын

Or power outage!

@stevezhang3646 3 жыл бұрын

Put a UPS should solve the problem

@Helloverlord 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, just cut the strap!

@dextertheg 2 жыл бұрын

Man, if those mtn bikes are seasonal, it's too cold where you live!

@peternicholsonu6090 3 жыл бұрын

Am 73 and built my house when I was 40. Have outside steps and landing down to garage. Been thinking of a lift for my shopping attached to the landing. The steel channel is brilliant. May opt for hand operated boat trailer winch as its outside. When I’m 93 I may opt for electrics.

@gofishglobal7919 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking at building one of these for the same reason.

@jonham8469 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 73 now. I need one of these to get me up to my bedroom. ;-)

@Hawaiiphotoman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll be building one for exterior for my old dog.

@dylonstarry5138 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this is the kind of stuff I want to see on KZfaq. Love it man, so original. Please keep it up

@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion......build a small shield with some flashing to cover your motor and I would suggest putting a railing with a latch able gate at the top around the opening.

@eCitizen1 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great to replace the floor with metal rack you can see through. That way, you won't accidentally crush someone while coming down.

@gone2dmtns 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently KZfaq has some sort of neural connection to my thoughts because I was just pondering how to make a cargo lift for my shop. And just like that, this video popped up into my listing. Thanks!!!

@michaelolsberg2458 3 жыл бұрын

This is perfect. I have been thinking about a lift in my shop for years, but never really went through with it because I thought it would cost thousands. I love this lift you built! Thanks Jay!

@JoshuaOllerton 3 жыл бұрын

Ideally the fall arrest system would be rigged to something separate from what the motor is rigged to, but doesn't look like there's anything practical that could work there. Very cool though.

@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the amount of safety awareness. There are so many people on youtube who always point The Finger to safety. Loosing limbs or senses or your life is no fun. But i think a lot of people don't have enough intelligence to understand what an accident actually means, until it happens to them. Nice project 👍

@burnerjack01 2 жыл бұрын

If you're concerned about a possible condensate issue flooding the hoist, use a CGFI circuit breaker or a CGFI outlet. They work and one possibly saved my life.

@randyanderson6110 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting around board and then I found this. Gotta say, that's one of the most coolest creations I've seen.

@McFlysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea with the fall arrester

@franklindner8438 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll leave space travel and elevator building to the professionals. New project idea: DIY skyscraper👍

@lewismkopp 7 ай бұрын

Wow! I had invented this in my mind earlier today and then I came to youtube and here it is. So glad I found this because you did a much better job than I was planning. The superstruts are a game changer! I was going to use 4 pulleys but I like your design much better. Thanks so much for sharing

@scottsimpey2965 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Jay. It gives that area of your shop a cleaner look to I think. Incredible build.

@bradleydavidgood9316 2 жыл бұрын

simply amazing that a person can design and build something like this!

@mdouglaswray 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant use of a winch!!

@FOWLR235 11 ай бұрын

I’m actually going to do this for a 3-story house I’m building, and want to mention I love your large filter modifications for your mini splits

@davidwoolston3718 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, I have 25 yrs plus HVACR experience. As for the drain on the minisplit, if you can access the drain pan, pour one cap full of bleach into the drain pan once per year. This will prevent the algea from growing and clogging the drain.

@johnbowden9578 3 жыл бұрын

You read my mind Jay, I'd just decided I needed to add a lift to my shop for additional storage in the attic of my shop as part of its remodeled this summer. I think I'll have mine double as a lumber rack so I can load up racks on it to save trips raising and lowering the lift. Great build 👍

@stephensimpson5283 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea about the fall arrestor. I built a lift and always worry about a fall due to hoist failure. I’m going to add this to mine. Thanks mate, from Australia.

@doubleedgedsword6352 3 жыл бұрын

!!!! Jay!!! !!! You have no preload on that cross strut. Look into how metal fatigue works, and how over time repeated stress will cause that strut to become brittle and sheer. I'm not saying it will happen soon, but when it happens, that cross bar will snap in half, and that is what your safety device is attached to!!!! Move your fall arrester so that it is attached to something completely independent from the rest of the support structure (such as the roof for example).

@doubleedgedsword6352 3 жыл бұрын

Other than that, sweet design! Bet you're well happy!

@tomnietz4158 2 жыл бұрын

What a video! I have been threatening to get a Harbor freight electric hoist to lift heavy items into my attic through the pull down stairway opening. You have inspired me, now I have to do it. Thanks for your channel.

@johnszpak1512 3 жыл бұрын

Very ingenious project. I’m a commercial electrician in Chicago. What you refer to as super-strut we call uni-strut. It’s basically our version of lego. We use to hang conduit, boxes, gear, build all sorts of supports and things. It does flex much more than you’d think. For us they do sell a doubled up version that’s a bit stronger if you find that to be an issue. There’s 7/8”, 1 5/8”, 3 1/4”, and 6 1/2” thicknesses. Take care.

@alfio22 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea and execution. I can imagine the great feeling every time you use it 👍🏻

@denverrenfro2933 3 жыл бұрын

have been wanting to do something like this for a long time. This is so simple and straightforward!

@TheSteveAS 3 жыл бұрын

That is super cool, Jay! I don't have a second story in my garage, but I could see a modified version of your design working great for attic storage. Right now I have to use a ladder, and it definitely discourages me from using that space effectively. I love how you can store it in the "up" position and have access to the floorspace below. Well done!!

@ramizism 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the coolest builds I have seen on KZfaq.. Awesome, simply awesome

@GrayRaceCat 3 жыл бұрын

If I may make a recommendation, a small parabolic mirror positioned on the ceiling to view the ground floor while descending would improve safety .

@earlwilson9081 3 жыл бұрын

ive been watching your videos for 8 years now, you came alone ways, good for you, and keep them videos comeing.

@wozza0013 2 жыл бұрын

one of the smarter diy projects i have seen in a while ! thank you

@IndianaGraphics 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video by you I have watched. I am subscribing.

@jun2san 2 жыл бұрын

This just gave me an idea for a super long custom sit-down/stand-up desk!

@Wordsnwood 3 жыл бұрын

This just looks so well thought out from so many angles.

@KCBhandy 3 жыл бұрын

I like your version better than all the other versions on KZfaq

@Ebikelover 3 жыл бұрын

Great project Jay, you should bend a thin piece of sheet metal and mount it over the lift motor so any condensation will just run off and not get inside the motor.

@matthiaswandel 3 жыл бұрын

cool build. I see now why the lift cable is attached at the bottom of a big cutout on the back

@dennispope8160 3 жыл бұрын

@@StormBurnX your comment is the reason Matthias doesn’t like commenting on others videos. He has brought this up several times. He enjoys the intellectual conversations that could occur but not the “wow you watch this too!” Comments.

@prestonrenify 2 жыл бұрын

Great project, very well done. Only wish I had wherewithal to work at your level. Super looking shop, too! Otoh....Can't help but share several safety concerns: child access when mom/dad not looking or out of house, pinched fingers, and winch noise level. Kudos!

@isailwind3471 2 жыл бұрын

use a worm gear not a winch.

@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын

wow you watch this too!

@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын

@@dennispope8160 You sound a little bit like a Matthias Wandel simp. Time to man up and have your own opinion instead of following others.

@armoredsaint6639 7 ай бұрын

At first, I thought who the heck needs an elevator and then I thought wait a minute everybody needs an elevator and even if you don’t, that’s cool

@stevet47 3 жыл бұрын

The fall arrester is a great idea. Once the video started I was thinking you needed some sort of finger latch mechanism like a car lift, but this is a waaaay simpler solution!

@mikec6111 3 ай бұрын

14:46 love the remote control light switch too.

@geraldmoore3686 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, you are one sharp wood worker. I have learned a lot watching you.

@northcanuck4631 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ! you knocked this one out of the park.

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the elevator Jay! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

@pedrosmits 3 жыл бұрын

Flip the top strut, much less flex. Or slam a peace of wood in the strut, and put some screws in.

@n8guy 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@GnosticJuggernaut. 3 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about making one of those for my shop. Now that I've seen it actually done,Now I definitely want one. Nice build Jay,and thanks for the nudge that I needed.

@dgb5820 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best video on many levels and really appreciate all the information

@Cochran05 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! great idea well executed. Apologies if this was already mentioned but I would err on the side of over engineering and add a second superstrut above the hoist for add strength and secure the fall arrestor to the top strut and the hoist to the bottom strut. Just an added measure of safety to have them attached to separate struts. Thanks!!

@dessertman1181 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Wish we had that kind of storage space for Christmas items etc.

@kkall0602 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, great work Jay! I like the added fall arrest yoyo!

@ramaya007 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. I need to build a smaller version to get up 6 stairs for a wheelchair.

@Kevin15301 Жыл бұрын

Great out of the box thinking and great execution.

@danielroy7739 2 жыл бұрын

Genius,I was looking for this very thing, it's even simpler than I hoped for THANKS

@michaell7877 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Jay this is totally awesome!

@masterchief8855 3 жыл бұрын

13:10 that's really impressive clearance. Great work

@gregaltenhofel7326 3 жыл бұрын

Before we ever moved into the house we just moved into 3 or perhaps 4 months ago we planned on doing this for above the garage, 2 of the 3 bays are permanently my shop. The 1st bay my wife car unless it's a large project. Like a major remodel of the kitchen after the unplanned fire (small) 6 weeks after we moved in. Cabinets are having to be made from reclaimed Cypress. Flipping some appliances 180 degrees. I'll need that 3rd bay from time to time, She does keep reminding me the garage is 1 1/2 cars deep. But it's put off the elevator for the time being. Along with the Escalator going up to my music studio.

@GlassImpressions 3 жыл бұрын

I want this for my house attic in the garage. Ugh, such a pain to use an attic ladder and get stuff up there! Great build Jay!

@gardengatesopen 3 жыл бұрын

I want this for my house!!! Inside my house, just used as an elevator!!!! Excellent video! 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@1bcordell 3 жыл бұрын

This is clever Jay. Never in a million years would I have thought to build my elevator.

@MakeTechPtyLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Next level storage! 😂 Well done.

@michaelbinion2555 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and well thought out.

@glennryzebol4472 3 жыл бұрын

you know you have an epic shop when you decide to build an elevator in it lol! super cool!!

@charlesarthur6383 3 жыл бұрын

Although I haven't the physical space ever to need a shop lift, watching the installation and hearing your careful measurements and calculations was very informative. At some point, it would be nice to see your loft loaded.

@tashanaearl8844 3 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely project, thank you..I really appreciate it. One love.

@danny302 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea and video! Wish I had the room to do something like this! Great work.

@95ffd 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible!!! I'm remodeling a very old Fire Station into my home. I can do the steps, but worry about guest. This would solve that problem. Thanks for sharing.

@jimrumsey8077 3 жыл бұрын

Love the design jay. For anybody that wants to build one you can get 20 foot sections from Electric supply store

@Retroweld 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea! 👍

@waynemiller6070 3 жыл бұрын

I knew before clicking on this video that I would never do something like this. But this was a fun video to watch. Thanks Jay.

@veepsgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Cool idea. I’ve seen a few people build on of these. A few words of advise. I work in the elevator/vertical transportation field and safety is a huge issue. Recalculate your load. You are probably pushing close to the limit. I believe max rating for the winch is when the pull cable is unwrapped all the way and then each layer reduces the actual capacity. Also someone else mentioned it would be a good idea to attach the fall arrester to a separate point. Just in case the support where the winch is attached to fails. Main thing is just watch your kids, would hate them to get pinched on something or the thing fall on them.

@jseebold100 9 ай бұрын

THIS is exactly what I need! :) Beautiful and thoughtful design, well done+++!!! Thank you!

@btrealestate 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Thank for your video!

@chrishaug 3 жыл бұрын

the security chain should be mounted on the wall and not on the pole. if the pole breaks then you will fall with your setup. safety should be secured in a second position :) just a tip

@myramonsanto777 2 жыл бұрын

great minds are a terrible thing to waste:::::: your initiative, your creativity and dedication proves nothing is impossible when you put your mind and energy to work on this project of yours.. a million thanks for sharing this to us all.... JB: more power to you.....

@marco_the_maker 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool, I suggest a monitor and camera below the elevator to make sure no one is below before going down.

@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you took my advice (from the part 3 shop part layout video you put out about 1yr ago) on installing an elevator 😬 even better you diy'd it 👌🏻

@davidmorton8170 3 жыл бұрын

A GFCI circuit breaker would also take care of your water concern, without having to flip the breaker all the time.

@JayBates 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I went this route because I had everything on hand to do this and its an added safety of preventing unwanted use.

@NASTYcraftX 3 жыл бұрын

Might as well spend the $20 and GFCI that outlet anyways.

@Wordsnwood 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'd make it a switched outlet to save wear on the breaker.

@patrickhigdon7050 3 жыл бұрын

and a locked switch to the outlet in the shop

@wes_d 3 жыл бұрын

GFCI for the NEC Code win ;-)

@GraffWoodshop 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@johnford7847 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I suggest you build a railing around all of the open spaces in the second story. Your child will grow and become more independent.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and simple build ! Thank you

@justchaz. 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Straightforward explanation. Very cute dsaughter, caught at last second. :)

@thomaskapaun9269 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay, I was planning to add something similar when I build out my shop and add a second floor.

@leapinglemurcraftworks6426 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Jay - very creative and well designed and thought out.

@leapinglemurcraftworks6426 3 жыл бұрын

Jay - anyway to run a bit of “gutter” between the mini split and the motor as an extra precaution for any water dripping? Just a thought

@mrskwrl 2 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest projects really