Attic Lift

[btlegacy]

I am considering creating some sort of attic lift that could have a basket or base on it to lift stuff up for storage. I was thinking of maybe working with some of the HF electric hoists. Any ideas or examples?

 

[afmrick]

Oops. Double post.

 

[afmrick]

This youtube video was basically what I was thinking of doing:

You can buy 'em built and ready to install for around, (very) roughly, $2k.

 

[btlegacy]

That looks interesting. I was thinking kind of in that direction but maybe not so large of a basket/frame and some sort of lock once it's up for storage

 

[steel 35]

I think there are more.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8563&highlight=attic+basket&page=4

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2119329&highlight=attic+basket#post2119329

 

[Jere]

How much is the most weight you want to lift?

If you want a cheaper option get a pulley system going. Multiple pulleys, more weight more pulleys small ones are pretty cheap at HF and such. You could make some laminated plywood pulleys for next to nothing

 

[srmofo]

I have a winch mounted on a unistrut trolley. Mines in the center of the garage so baskets are out. On the flip side I can lift heavy things.

 

[btlegacy]

Probably not a huge amount, maybe a bin at 60-70 pounds at most

How much is the most weight you want to lift?

If you want a cheaper option get a pulley system going. Multiple pulleys, more weight more pulleys small ones are pretty cheap at HF and such. You could make some laminated plywood pulleys for next to nothing

 

[ovilla]

I have the 880 pound hoist from HF mounted on 12' of linear heavy duty barn door track via a heavy duty stainless ball bearing trolley. I can vertically lift mowers, tires, snow blowers, etc. into the garage attic through a 4'X4' opening and then easily slide things over to wherever I need to place them. Also, I didn't want to be restricted to a cart or cage so I've been using a 20' 10K capacity tow strap, which has various loops tied into it, which easily allows for various strapping scenarios.

Make sure to purchase a hoist and not a winch. The winch will not have an internal brake. Also it's best to go overkill on the hoist you buy so that it's not being stressed by the load.

 

[btlegacy]

I was thinking of using something like this one. Just have to figure out how to attach it and set it up so it balanced

http://www.harborfreight.com/1300-lb-electric-hoist-with-remote-control-60344-9376.html

 

[Trey T]

I just bought a Racor PHL-1R for my garage attic. I'm pretty excited to get it mounted.

I'm working on my garage ceiling next week to beef up the joist (currently 4' OC spacing) to install T&G pine boards, 30" wide ladder, and the Racor lift.

 

[OldracerJones]

Here's what I did. HF hoist hangs from 1/4" plate bolted to steel purlins in the top of my building. I use it to raise a platform where I load the stuff going to or from the attic. Keeps me from climbing up and down stairs all the time. When not in use, it sits in the attic.
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