Michigan Tandem

[Rockcam]

Not sure what the issue is - they are working fine for me.

 

[MN-Tiger17]

Rockcam -
Any idea what the max load weight would be on that hoist system? I bought the Harbor Freight 880lbs hoist and now am looking to build a rail system to lift and move a 500lbs snowmobile. Think your rail would hold up to that much weight?

 

[Rockcam]

That's about the max weight I ever thought I would want to lift.

All components are rated for more than twice that. Trusses are already designed for a heavy wet michigan snow load, and I use it when it's summer with no load.

It has been a really great add.

 

[M-technik-3]

Would love my snowblower to disappear like that. Nice creative use of space.

 

[Rockcam]

Would love my snowblower to disappear like that. Nice creative use of space.

Thanks M!

 

[camarosrus69]

Love your hoist. I was trying to come up with a setup like that for my storage area as well. I found the web site for trolley. Did you get the track from the same place? I would think shipping a 20 foot long track would be tricky.

 

[camarosrus69]

Did you ever come up with " a more elegant way" of moving the hoist along the track? I was thinking about using a thinner rope and some pulleys to keep it out of the way and a light weight to keep it from sagging. It would be similar to pulley system they use to lift bikes up to the ceiling.

 

[Rockcam]

Yes and no.

With both the yellow rope and yellow extension cord going from hoist to wall, I used wire ties to connect them. Looks much cleaner than before.

 

[tig]

Ok, that hoist is trick... Now you have me thinking....

 

[dare23]

Nice work on the hoist!!

 

[Farmall450]

Nice setup. Any update? I see you're active.

 

[Cloneleader]

Nice! Great build!