I want to do it with parts I buy from hardware stores, radio shack, electrical appliance stores, etc.
2006-09-12 01:58:26 · 6 answers · asked by Lanti 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Here on the water, we have Boat lifts to get the boats out of the water when not in use. They are motorized by a small motor with pulley systems. They are strong enough to lift a two ton boat so I always thought they could certainly make an elevator, as long as your cables, pulleys and frame were strong enough. Go on lie and look up boat lifts, then look for the specs for their motors (They are only about one cubic foot in size.
2006-09-12 05:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-24 04:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the trade? I don't think a home elevator is something you just part together from local stores. I've been a carpenter for 20 years, and I would strongly suggest you talk to the local code enforcement officer before you get going on this. Are you sure you don't mean a dumb waiter? If I needed one in my own home, I would call an elevator company....Otis is one, and hire them to do it.
2006-09-12 02:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by furniture_pc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got to know something about elevators, or you can have a death trap in your house.Leave this job to a pro.
2006-09-12 02:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 friend- a heavy one, 1 2x6x12, 1 log
2006-09-12 15:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can if you stop think draw plans then ask some one how knows
2006-09-12 03:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋