Hope this video helps if you plan on building an attic lift such as this one.
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Supco atp1 attic utility lift.
I am going to remount it to the rafters nearer to the elevator itself.
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The motor cost 100 00 from harbor freight it is a 400 lb hoist item 40765.
If you are alone hold onto the rope while climbing back up the ladder so that you can push the bundle from the bottom to get it on the floor of the attic.
Model 5228 s 7 h x 28 w x 57 5 l inches.
Be aware that the hoist has a lot of power so use quick small control adjustments when you get close to the ceiling.
The garage hardware cost 90 00.
I secured the hoist to the joists in the attic but am not happy with the way it retrieves cable and it stacks up and then falls over and the box will drop a foot or so.
Modifying an off the shelf cable hoist by extending its shaft to a second cable drum is certainly possible for the experienced diyer but it s going to push up the overall cost.
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A slightly more complex attic hoist will through mechanical advantage even allow you to easily lift loads that are normally too heavy for you to lift at all.
The pulleys are around 3.
The frame i had a welding shop make and that co.
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I built my single cable attic lift for 317.
Simple hoist step 1 select a beam in your attic that runs directly over the attic door.
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Mark a spot on this beam that is centered over this door.
From there you can hoist the bundle up by pulling on the clothesline from below.
Weighted lift hook sheaved pulley lift hook for dual line operation durable braided steel cable.
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I hope the pictures answer some of your questions.
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The nice thing about this hoist is the control unit is located at the unit so you have to be in the attic to operate it.
This ensures you can guide the platform into the opening when you are stowing it after use.
Here s one man s solution using a two cable system on u tube.
Exclusive low profile design the spacelift 5200 s series attic lifts install easily between joists in a framed opening in the floor.