DIY Mini Elevator
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2023
- In which I construct a homemade, electric mini-lift to access the loft in my workshop.
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▶ Rockler Spring-Loaded One-Handed Bar Clamp: tinyurl.com/2wrksu7a
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SEE ALSO
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▶ $4 DIY Welding Table Clamps: • $4 DIY Welding Table C...
▶ Accident Scoreboard w/ Old-School Bulb Display: • Accident Scoreboard w/...
VIDEOS REFERENCED
▶ The Elevator (Channel): / @theelevator3615
▶ Blastworks - Detailed Garage Attic Lift Build: • Detailed Garage Attic ...
▶ Jay Bates - DIY Elevator: • DIY Elevator - 364
▶ Tom's DIY Shop - Attic Lift Fail: • Epic Fail - Attic Lift...
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A guy I knew had a freight elevator in an old building he'd bought. He ended up having to call it a "vertical reciprocating conveyor," in order to get insurance on the building. Elevators are for people and VRCs are for cargo/freight. Very different set of rules for each machine.
Thanks for pointing that out. That means I might build something that will prevent me from selling the property and I'll have to either store the stringers or all of the stairs so I when I remove the "elevator" I don't run afoul of our cities ordinances that the stairs are brand new. These are the same ordinances that forced me to go to this option. I also hadn't thought about what would happen with my insurance. Thanks for the comment because I was so excited by finding a possible solution to my issue that I didn't see beyond that. THANKS! Now I need a plan B.
...or, "goods hoist" instead of "crane": one is something anyone can operate, the other requires a dogging & rigging cert and a crane-driver's licence.
In the UK we call them passenger lifts (for people) and goods lifts (for goods) then there’s the American term “the dumbwaiter” (for goods which usually has a sign saying not for persons or something similar.
...thank you...😂
...not an engineer...
Dude, I am so glad you through-bolted the top of your rail structure to the joist. If you would have lag screwed it I was gonna be soooo disappointed in you! You had been so thorough up to that point.
This was a very uplifting episode.
Love it!
Very clever, running that cable through the frame. I've seen a lot of elevator builds, and I've never seen anyone come up with that. One thing though: I know it's not that tall, but if you're gonna ride the elevator yourself, which I don't think you will, but... you know... Something like Jay's fall arrestor would be a nice addition. Really anything that'll prevent the elevator plummeting when the cable would break would be a pretty good idea.
Also: This elevator would double nicely as a height adjustable workbench/desk. Pretty convenient.
Seen several with SLR's as fall protection but that is not what they are designed for. 😮😅
I'm glad to see you were able to recruit some help with all that welding. Great build Wesley!
What goes up, must come down
Spinning wheel got to go round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony, let the spinning wheel spin
Thanks for the excellent build video. Hero move.
EXCELENT PERFOMANCE, LOVE IT, GREAT SKILLS , BRAVO MUCHACHO !!! IT''S EXACLTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR, 👍😊
Loved it. I might just need to make something similar. Gives me an excuse to buy a welder. "Hey Ellie, I need a welder. It's for you!" Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!
I've been in a state of heightened alert in anticipation of this video... your clones have not disappointed.
Also, my 80 yr old seamstress mother gave the stank eye when you seemed astonished by the tote full of denim pockets. Always save the denim pockets.
Also, also... Cable through the frames is genius level stuff which, when the elevator is at the top, is even higher genius level stuff. Bravo!
Also, also, also... Lights and slickety paint job are what we have come to expect and the 'alert' sound makes me smile.
I was thinking about that, bin full of pockets might do well on Ebay!
Wesley, the shear joy on your face when it goes up with its fresh coat of paint, flashing lights, and siren warmed my heart! You did a phenomenal job! Bravo!
Yet a proof that the difference between a man an a boy is the cost of the toys 😉
Fun and inspirational video as always.
Well, looking at the last minute of the footage I have to say: this is the kind of stuff that drives you up the wall! Literally 💁♂️🤪
Good one!
Westley you always make me chuckle. You design is awesome and putting cable like that , mechanical advantage. Sweet what a Treat HaHa.
Looks great. Love the final touches.
That's fantastic!!
Such an uplifting video!
I've been waiting for this one and was very much not disappointed! A very fun and practical build for your space. And the lights and siren are a perfect addition. I know the bored elevator face was fine acting, because I know I would have a stupid grin on mine every time I rode this thing. 😁 Awesome shop upgrade! Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing. I've never thought to build my own elevator but now I'm considering it!
Those lights are great! Reminds me of the Alien movies.
Great video, love the clone welders bit, and the final paint job and lights.
I looove all the creative shots. Really sets these videos apart from other making videos. :))
I want to be Wesley when I grow up. The lift is rad, man. RAD.
Awesome project. Keep up the great craftsmanship sir.
I like your style, you remind me of me, nothing fancy, plain and simple, make mistakes and show how to fix them, and the best thing of all , you don't waste time by talking about unnecessary things . Good job
Love it!!! awesome work!
Wesley my guy, I freaking love you. I love your sense of humor and your style of video, and the projects you make are all super awesome. If I ever manage to stop being lazy and start producing my own content like I've wanted to do for years, yours will be my primary inspiration. Thank you for sharing what you do with us
Looks like a lot of fun and practical!👍👏👏👏
I never get tired of your builds and commentary. Another well done project.
this is rad as hell! the sirens are a great touch!
funny and crafty as always!
Absolutely brilliant project! And such a great idea to feed the cable through the tube with rollers at each end.
This is what I need to build for my dog and I both. The trials of time have taken it's toll on our ability to traverse stairs.
Thanks for sharing your idea❤
I’ve been wanting to do this forever and man yours is a show stopper!
Cable through is brilliant. Even load without over engineering.
Absolutely fabulous 👏👏👍😀
Very nice!
We are older and needed a better way up into the house attic than carrying stuff on our shoulders.
Inexpensive 440lb electric hoist on pipe between 2 rafters over the attic stairs, plug into attic outlet. 3x3 cargo net with slings lets us put almost any shape into it. Attach to hoist hook, much easier and safer to guide the load up or down than carrying.
We replaced a water heater awhile back and the plumber did a triple take when he saw it lol.
Wow that was actually a better design, sturdier and less complicated lift than I have seen on TH-cam! Great Job!
This video gave us a lift 😆 you’re so happy with it and your infectious laughter got us giggling too. Thanks Wesley!
New video, what a lovely start to my Saturday.
I just love the vibe of these videos.
Awesome! Nice work!
That's really cool!
No shortage of awesome here. Great job!
I dig the lights and alarms, but no bell when it reaches the top? This is epic!
Excellent build!
Outstanding! The cable through the frames is genius. I think, were I building it (and think I probably will), I would make the base of lift fold up so that it could be stored out of the way even when the lift was all the way down. Thanks for the cool video and the inspiration.
Fantastic build. Really like the finished product. no such thing as overbuilding .... Love the yellow lamp and safety strips. Wouldn't have it any other way.
If you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable.
I just stumbled upon your channel randomly thanks to the Holy Algorithm (praise be). I absolutely love how you began machining with little forepl--uh... I mean... little rambling. "You're here to watch me make things. So watch as I make a thing."
Instant sub.
"Putting the FUN in functional" I love it.
I didn't know they made strut trollies. That is worth the price of admission right there!
What a joy! Long may you ride!
I love this design so much,...i love you❤
Awesome. Thank you for masterful build and laughs.
excellent lift!
This really cheered me up no end. Great work. 🎉
Oh how I wish I could have this for my condo. I have about 550 ft³ of useless, inaccessible space 11 ft above my room that would make a fabulous closet. Add a retractable gate on your idea and I would have the pre-modern elevator I envision. I am seriously considering taking up welding. 👏👏👏Love your video! I'll be a new subscriber.
This video was very... ELEVATING 😁
This guy is a craftsman!!! Nice work!
Fun project.
The lights just *made* it, loved this project :)
Love it especially the end with all the lights and sound
Great build- I want one! If you are going to ride it, you should fit a cable tension released brake (like commercial elevators). There are slots at the back of the Unistrut they could engage in.
That’s an awesome build. My old boss used a forklift mast to make an elevator in his house.
Oh, that was cool, especially the the strobe lights, that just added to the whole building right there
Every time you pressed that button and the lights and siren went off, I half expected Ellen Ripley to enter stage left in her yellow forklift suit, and do battle with something horrific.
"You now have 10 seconds to reach minimum safe distance. Thank you."
Thanks for posting and thumbs up!
Well done!
Superbe travail - Merci
Omg I had a blast watching this, from little chuckles to full blown laughter. You sir are fun to watch.
I have seen a whole bunch of these made over the years and the one we had in our shop that went to the basement was just a 4 post frame with a 110v winch. Was super simple and used plastic shims to keep the thing from smacking the sides. Was about 4x4 and could move parts and material up and down pretty easy.
You did a pretty good job with the cable.
Excellent vid. Useful and entertaining.
Great Job on this video.
Great job on this. I have been researching for some time to decide how to build mine. By far - best i've seen on youtube.
The Lights are an awesome touch!
Awesome project brother... Keep it up
Cool idea: running the cable thru the frame!
Built one of these "material lifts" years ago (pre-TH-cam) in a bigger Quonset. Used the same type of trucks/trolleys (just had deeper, heavier-gauge uni-strut - the kind with no holes), a heavier winch (10 ton), many, many more pulleys, no welds anywhere, and a metal trundle bed frame (single) for the floor (left all the springs in place & topped the frame w/a sheet of 3/4" plywood). Sadly, have moved since, but the last I heard, the lift is still in place, used, and greatly appreciated.
At the time, had a full trailer load of concrete forms (2x10s & 2x12s) I'd salvaged (with permission) from a nearby construction site; used those to make 2 "posts" (actually "L"s) at the 2 outside (front) corners, and bolted two 2x12s to the back (flat) wall of the Quonset. Drilled the Uni-strut & boards to hold 3/8" bolts (for each pulley), put massive fender washers on the back of each post to hold each of the pulleys in place, and installed the pulleys high enough that a 6'3" man couldn't get his fingers caught in them.
Like you, I also didn't want my cables "in the way," so each corner had a 3/8" cable permanently attached to the bed frame (used welded eyes bolted thru the frame with nylon nuts on each). Those cables went up (through several pulleys), over to the back wall, then all went along the back wall to a central point (just outside the lift's materials zone), before they all 4 went down thru another set of pulleys... and connected to a very large ring on the end of the floor-mounted winch. Was going to build a plywood "cover" for all the pulleys, but ended up leaving them open and set up a "checklist" for anyone using the lift: first thing was before use, had to look at each (numbered) pulley and check for structural integrity (there were several steps to that), physically look at all the cable connections, ensure the floor, and unloading zones were clear, etc.
(After riding it up down at least a dozen times) I "load tested" it: set it ~6" above the floor, called six 200+ lb friends (men) to do one "bounce" in unison. None of the pulleys bent or warped, the bolts/fender washers didn't pull thru the wood, the bedframe (platform support) didn't bend, the platform floor didn't crack or shift, the posts didn't move, and the winch never sounded strained when we went up 6" and back down to the floor. Couldn't find any 120v winches back then, so wired a solar charger outside thru the wall to keep the battery charged up.
Your video brought back fond memories... and introduced you to me for the first time. I'll have to go check our some of your other builds now.
10/10 Love your videos. Your OSHA additions at the end, and especially your reaction of sheer glee/joy, just put the icing, and sprinkles, on this cake.
Oh, and I think there is a bulb burned out on your work zone sign. The 0 didn't look 'complete'.
I think it's a bad solder joint, actually
Wesley, you are so entertaining and likable, great video and project.
What a great build. Running the winch cable through the lift frame was a stroke of genius (like you noted, on a typical ladder-style life, the cable runs right down the center).
OK! This was cool!
That is AWESOME! Now I wish I had a reason to copy it! I bet it was a SUPER FUN build!!! 👍👍
im really proud of my attic lift but man i love yours. it looks great. great work!
Your thumbnail caught me.. I knew in the first 10 seconds I liked you content.. subbed. Now I need a local friend like you to help me do my elevator in my dwarf tiny house. 😁
Wesley - this has to be my favorite build to date - great job. My father owned a machine shop and he would have approved your welds - brilliant. "If it's worth building - it's worth overbuilding!!!"
The joy that your smile brings is hard to measure, I would love to work with you every day!
This is the best and funniest construction video I have seen this year. I give it a 10+.
Incredible!!! 🙂🙂🙂
Watching your video has reminded me of several home projects that I have to finish!!!
You did a great job! Really nice workmanship and great creativity. Thank you for your video.
Wesley that turned out awesome! That’s just what I need! As you said getting things up or down is a hassle! Sure glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job!
The bee boo bee boo lights were an AWEsome addition.
Awesome.
The Safety Elves are appeased. Addition of flashing lights a master stroke!
Well done
That is so cool! I wish I had the skills to do the welding part. I will need to hire a welder to make the metal frame. Great job, thanks for the video. I think this is the best video on building a lift for the attic or loft I have ever seen. Thanks again.
What a clever way to increase shop storage space! You ought to be able to store 3 or maybe 4 totes on that platform. Maybe more in a second layer!
Genius.
You do great work, and I love your sense of humor.
This is a project that is on my list for a wheelchair lift.
Thanks for keeping it real!!!!!
Love it...Thanks...👍👍
That is freakin genius. Sadly you are insane !!! Love this video!
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!. I get so excited to see you've posted a new video.