This is one of the simplest systems I've seen, nothing really complicated. One guy did have a good idea about turn buckles where the cables come down to the "platform" or boards. It would make it easy to adjust the level on your load. I will likely go with a rigid platform but that's easy but your pulley system is very simple. I like it.
Thank you so much for posting this I had this idea in my head and I haven't been able to find anyone that's done this with a table to this is very encouraging!!
I just finished my poker table and this is the exact solution I was looking for. I used your links to buy the materials. I will update when finish. Thank you.
Great narration and video. I'm almost done with building a 12 x 12 gambrel roof shed (12 x 16 roof). I have a 4' loft in the rear and a 4 foot loft above the front entrance. With slight modification of moving the 4 pulleys to the far side away from the hoist and longer cables this is perfect to get my larger items (snowblower, totes and lawnmower) up to the lofts. Thanks.
Great instructional video, thanks! Others claim to have instructional vidoes but only show a very little at the beginning, often providing useless information about the item they are suspending and why they are suspending it, then cut to the completed installation leaving all of the important details out. This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen on this subject and in fact on many other subjects I have researched. If you configure the pulleys that the hoist pulls on correctly you can gain mechanical advantage and lift more weight without going beyond what the motor is capable of and without getting too close to the limit of the motor. This also means one could use a less epensive electric hoist which has a smaller lift capacity and multiply the capacity with mechanical advantage to 4 or 8 times the load weight. That lift hoist isn't that expensive though. I would add some latches to the bottom of the boards to take the weight off of the cables, and then perhaps add other pulleys so that the one hoist can lift other platforms in other areas. I plan on mounting the hoist lower on the wall closer to the ground so that I can easily change which load/platform I am raising and lowering. Cuz I'm a tight wad and I need/want more platforms. Yes, I realize that the structure you are hanging from also has limits, which should not be exceeded.
Thanks, great comments and thoughts. I tried to plan the hoist size and pulley setup with what I needed to pull for weight. I knew it would only hold the poker table or a couple of totes or belongings so I didn't try to get crazy. Plus yes I was worried about what the pulleys mounted to the ceiling would hold. Thanks
Good video! What is the engineering purpose of the pulleys that are mounted to the ceiling on that block of wood? Why not go straight from the winch "block" (with the eyebolts) directly to the four pulleys above each corner of the "sled"? Not saying there isn't a good reason, I just don't know. Anyway, we're trying to do this kind of thing using ropes and block-and-tackle rather than a winch, and there are really good ideas in this video.
Unfortunately the zinc plated clamps come with a caution: Do not use for overhead lifting, as per the Home Depot product info. Were using them on the lateral run or one of the vertical runs?
This is great! But I'm curious about your failsafe, in the event something comes undone. I know you talked about it, but being a visual learner, I'd be interested in seeing what you did, what it looks like. Thanks!
It's all in setting up the cable length. When I built I put a long board across the 2x4 braces and set the cable length with a level side to side and front to back
Tom, it looked like the platform stopped at a certain level by itself or did you have someone out of the picture lower it? I know the hoist has a auto stop for retraction but can you have it stop at a planned height so it doesn't keep unwinding? Also surprised to see your in WS. I am from OP. Thanks
@@tommyboydiy1484 Thanks, I found that shortly after I posted the question. I do have another question about the pulleys. For the 4 pulleys on the ceiling holding the table or platform, is there a downside to using heavy duty swivel pulleys rather that the type that you used?
This is one of the simplest systems I've seen, nothing really complicated. One guy did have a good idea about turn buckles where the cables come down to the "platform" or boards. It would make it easy to adjust the level on your load. I will likely go with a rigid platform but that's easy but your pulley system is very simple. I like it.
Thank you so much for posting this I had this idea in my head and I haven't been able to find anyone that's done this with a table to this is very encouraging!!
Excellent, I appreciate the tidiness!!
I just finished my poker table and this is the exact solution I was looking for. I used your links to buy the materials. I will update when finish. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this, I applied it in my garage for storage and the retail cost was $1,200-5000, I built it for $170!
Nice work!
My finished project: thanks again!
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What a brilliant idea... I love the thought of storing totes or holiday decorations on this..
best video I've seen of this. if you put the hoist on the other side of the garage, it would reduce the footprint. nice job.
thanks for watching. It took the width of the garage ceiling to accomodate the cable length as it goes up and down.
Great narration and video. I'm almost done with building a 12 x 12 gambrel roof shed (12 x 16 roof). I have a 4' loft in the rear and a 4 foot loft above the front entrance. With slight modification of moving the 4 pulleys to the far side away from the hoist and longer cables this is perfect to get my larger items (snowblower, totes and lawnmower) up to the lofts. Thanks.
Omg. I’m going to do this with my school bus conversion 😍 thank you!!
Go for it!, it's a great space saver
Great instructional video, thanks! Others claim to have instructional vidoes but only show a very little at the beginning, often providing useless information about the item they are suspending and why they are suspending it, then cut to the completed installation leaving all of the important details out. This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen on this subject and in fact on many other subjects I have researched.
If you configure the pulleys that the hoist pulls on correctly you can gain mechanical advantage and lift more weight without going beyond what the motor is capable of and without getting too close to the limit of the motor. This also means one could use a less epensive electric hoist which has a smaller lift capacity and multiply the capacity with mechanical advantage to 4 or 8 times the load weight. That lift hoist isn't that expensive though. I would add some latches to the bottom of the boards to take the weight off of the cables, and then perhaps add other pulleys so that the one hoist can lift other platforms in other areas. I plan on mounting the hoist lower on the wall closer to the ground so that I can easily change which load/platform I am raising and lowering. Cuz I'm a tight wad and I need/want more platforms.
Yes, I realize that the structure you are hanging from also has limits, which should not be exceeded.
Thanks, great comments and thoughts. I tried to plan the hoist size and pulley setup with what I needed to pull for weight. I knew it would only hold the poker table or a couple of totes or belongings so I didn't try to get crazy. Plus yes I was worried about what the pulleys mounted to the ceiling would hold. Thanks
Have system in place to attach the table to the wall and use the lift for so many more things.
Excellent video and idea!! Thank you
super job and thanks for all the detail.
Good video! What is the engineering purpose of the pulleys that are mounted to the ceiling on that block of wood? Why not go straight from the winch "block" (with the eyebolts) directly to the four pulleys above each corner of the "sled"? Not saying there isn't a good reason, I just don't know.
Anyway, we're trying to do this kind of thing using ropes and block-and-tackle rather than a winch, and there are really good ideas in this video.
I just felt more secure anchoring the bolts to the block and the block to the joists. The poker table is pretty heavy
I just felt more secure anchoring the bolts to the block and the block to the joists. The poker table is pretty heavy
“Exactly 4’x8’ give or take” 😂
Unfortunately the zinc plated clamps come with a caution: Do not use for overhead lifting, as per the Home Depot product info. Were using them on the lateral run or one of the vertical runs?
I did the same thing. Lifting my 150lbs kayak over my car. Very close to your setup. 👍
Fantastic
This is great! But I'm curious about your failsafe, in the event something comes undone. I know you talked about it, but being a visual learner, I'd be interested in seeing what you did, what it looks like. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I haven't decided on a failsafe yet.
This is well thought out.
With something heavy, will it tilt? How would you keep it from pulling off balance?
It's all in setting up the cable length. When I built I put a long board across the 2x4 braces and set the cable length with a level side to side and front to back
love it! where did you get the pulleys from?
Home Depot. They are in the description
Tom, it looked like the platform stopped at a certain level by itself or did you have someone out of the picture lower it? I know the hoist has a auto stop for retraction but can you have it stop at a planned height so it doesn't keep unwinding? Also surprised to see your in WS. I am from OP. Thanks
Thanks, yeah I just control it as high or low as I need. The empty 2x4 is just enough weight on the cables to keep it from jamming
Can you give a brand name or supplier of those pulleys that can be mounted flat please? I can't seem to find that type.
Sure. The first home depot link in the description is that pulley. Made by Everbuilt
@@tommyboydiy1484 Thanks, I found that shortly after I posted the question. I do have another question about the pulleys. For the 4 pulleys on the ceiling holding the table or platform, is there a downside to using heavy duty swivel pulleys rather that the type that you used?
how close can you get it to the ceiling? I'm looking for something very low profile when in the up position and this looks like it may be perfect.
I would say about six to eight inches
what kind/size screws used to hold pulley to small blocks?
I think I had some torx head 1.5 inch spax screws I used. They sell them at home depot
Can they go directly into the studs (without small blocks?) And if so, would you suggest 3" long screws?