Episode 1 of 2 in my Dream Garage! Looking for garage makeover ideas? This is one of the more detailed DIY Garage Attic Lifts you will find on RU-vid! You can't beat the price of this DIY attic elevator! This premium attic storage lift will also double as a table or bar in your garage or man cave! Try your own $400 DIY garage lift instead of the pricey Versa Lift!
0:00 Start
01:24 Ch 1 - Preparing the Hoist
03:07 Ch 2 - Platform Construction
07:31 Ch 3 - Laminate Beam Construction
08:28 Ch 4 - Beam Hardware and Test
18:26 Ch 5 - Attic Prep Construction
21:46 Ch 6 - Beam Placement and Adjustments
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS LIST FOR THE ABRAZ HOUSE PREMIUM ATTIC LIFT/BAR
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EQUIPMENT FOR ATTIC LIFT
Mechanical Parts
1 - Partsam 880 lbs Lift Electric Hoist Crane Remote Control Power System, Zinc-Plated Steel Wire Overhead Crane Garage Ceiling Pulley Winch w/Straps (w/Emergency Stop Switch)
VERY IMPORTANT: Note: This hoist has a slightly larger shaft. It requires an 18mm socket.
(I used the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Automotive 440lb version, but would recommend this Partsam 880lb because the company has an option for a wireless remote and it also has high Amazon ratings)
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You will need 4 long bolts to attach the hoist motor housing to your beam, but I am unsure what size it was. I took one of the original small bolts with me to the hardware store to match up. I just recall it was an odd metric.
1 - 5/8 inch impact socket to weld to the Torsion Spring Shaft
If you use the Partsam 880 lbs Lift Electric Hoist VERY IMPORTANT: Note: This hoist has a slightly larger shaft. It requires an 18mm socket.
1 Set - Vestil D-CNVR-250 Dolly Converter, 250 lbs Capacity, 12" Width x 37" Height
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Garage Door Parts- I recommend you speak with your local Overhead Garage Dealer. They should be able to provide you commercial parts for this
1 - Steel Torsion Spring Shaft
3 - Bearing Plates
2 - Cable Drums
2 - Cables (according to the length you need) Just make sure the cable drum can accomodate your length.
2- Universal Clevis Pins, 3/16 x 2 (for safety measure) Is inserted through cable drum and torsion shaft
2- Hitch pins for Clevis pins
MATERIALS FOR ATTIC LIFT PLATFORM and BEAM-
Not counting assorted screws, glue, paint and your choice of laminate for the top.
2- 4x8 sheets of birch plywood (cut according to needs)
My attic lift was designed for a 22"x67" opening and this was enough for the lift and for the shelf in the attic.
8- 2x4x8 - This was enough for the lift platform and frame in the attic to hold the beam
3- 2x6x8 - For the laminated beam and the attic shelving
3- 2 packs of springs for the lift platform base board- Prime-Line Products SP 9617 Extension Spring with 0.105-Inch Diameter, 3/4-Inch x 2-5/8-Inch,(Pack of 2) These are the stronger version that I added 4 of. I believe 6 of this type would work better that the 6 I originally used.
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I originally used 6 of the Prime-Line SP 9610 Spring, Extension, 5/8-Inch by 2-1/2-Inch - .072 Diameter, then added 4 of the above because they weren't strong enough.
6 - Bolts to attach Dolly Converter handles to platform - (6 Sets) 3/8-16x2-1/2" Stainless Steel Hex Head Screws Bolts, Nuts, Flat & Lock Washers, 18-8 (304) S/S, Fully Threaded by Bolt
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12 - Eye Bolts, 3/16 x 2-Inch,10 - to attach base to attic lift platform
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4- Koch Industries 143161 Wire Rope Clip and Thimble Pack with 3-Clips, 3/16-Inch, Zinc for attaching wire to lift handles
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2 - 3/8" X 4" Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Eye Bolt, Working Load Limit 1000 lb
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2 - Stainless Steel 316 Snap Hook Spring Loaded Link Carabiner Connector Marine Grade
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For Aluminum Guides-
4- 1-Inch by 1/16-Inch by 48-Inch Flat Bar Mill
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For Aluminum Edges -
2- 3/4-Inch by 3/4-Inch by 1/16-Inch by 72-Inch Angle Equal Leg Anodized
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For Diamond Plate -
I used some leftover from a previous project, but you can find what I used at diamondlifegear.com/
I use the Platinum Ice™ Anodized Aluminum Diamond Plate, Satin Silver
Thickness: 0.045" thick (3/64", 17GA)
For Bar Legs -
8 - 1" Floor Flange Pipe Decor Cast Iron Black Pipe Floor Threaded Pipe Fitting
4 - 36" 1" Black pipe
I recommend you buy these from HomeDepot or Lowes (or your local hardware store) so that they can thread the pipe if you need to adjust
4- Rubber Feet for the bottom of the Black Iron Flanges
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For Platform base (so it can be interchangable with bar legs)
4 - 3/4 Inch Black Pipe Nipple
4 - SoftTouch Rubber Leg Tip (4 Piece), 1", Black
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1 авг 2024