It s also a big help for the elderly and those who live alone most of the time.
Build your own attic lift.
I hope the pictures answer some of your questions.
Improve your attic storage with this diy lift system.
A simple attic hoist will allow you to raise and lower items into and out of the attic without needing to carry and climb.
Her tutorial will serve as a great guide to help you build your very own attic storage assistant.
Build your own attic lift.
April 18 2018 by zamira leave a comment.
I made my own version of an attic lift i found on the internet that will lift about 500 pounds safely.
I am just too old to be carrying boxes and tools up into the attic.
It cost me under 200 00 for parts.
The edge of the frame must be flush with the hole so as not to hinder the lift s operation.
This is a simple lift i made for my garage attic.
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With this clever and easy diy attic storage lift you ll never dislike storing boxes up the attic after the holidays again.
Sep 3 2013 i have gotten questions on the pulley and design of the attic lift.
The pulleys are around 3.
If your attic door is set into the ceiling of the floor below then you can get around the hassle and effort of lugging things up and down attic stairs by installing your own attic lifting hoist.
Homemade attic lift constructed from lumber pipe tubing steel cable pulleys a switch and an electric motor.
Once you know where the lift will go you will have to build a 22 1 2 inch by 46 1 2 inch frame with 2x4s inside the current attic opening.
The lift measures 23 x 54 24.