Recent content by dollarz81

Cleaning the filter on my wet/dry vac. It used to be used for cleaning out cups before we got a dishwasher.

So are yall talking about just replacing the 2x8 cross brace above the hoist?

Thanx for the suggestions. I have a large attic so anything I store can be spaced out to spread the weight evenly throughout the attic. I am mainly going to be hoisting a miter saw, small welder and a small table saw....and various totes with seasonal decorations. I don't see hoisting more than...

Here was the initial thread I started. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30317 It took a lot for me to get to this point cause I am not an engineer or a carpenter. Asked a few people who have done construction so I am following their advice. Used 2x8's to frame up...

Thanks for all the help. I talked to a buddy who used to be in construction and he agrees with your ideas about a boxed in structure. I just need a hole like I was gonna put in another attic ladder. It will only hoist no more that 200lbs, and that is pushing it. The wife had totes full of...

That *****. I don't even know where to start with this now.

I am in Houston

I want to install a hoisting system in the attic, so I need to cut a hole in the floor. The hole will be 3'x4'. I need to cut two of the 2"x8" boards to make the hole shown in the pictures. Is it OK to cut these or should I do some bracing? They don't seem to be structural, but I'm no contractor.

Whats up fellas, new guy to the forum here. I was completely happy with my garage until I found this site. Now, I am ripping apart the walls for a complete renovation. Here is the plan: Add insulation and new drywall. PVC tile floor Hoisting system to the attic Lots of storage. I will make a...