Build Your Own Attic Lift

I am just too old to be carrying boxes and tools up into the attic.

Build your own attic lift.

I hope the pictures answer some of your questions. April 18 2018 by zamira leave a comment. Ease with this diy attic storage hoisting tools to the attic archive post ed with garage attic power lift attic lift garage system interior ideas panofish garage trailer lift. Sep 3 2013 i have gotten questions on the pulley and design of the attic lift.

The edge of the frame must be flush with the hole so as not to hinder the lift s operation. I list the parts and were i bought them. Material and tools 2 ea 1 1 2 tee 4 ea 1 1 2 floor flange 4 ea 2 x4 x96 studs 1 ea 22 x45 x3 4 plywood varies depending on the size of the hole you want 1 ea 24 x48 x1 4 plywood varies depending on the size of the hole you want 4 ea 3 8 eye bolts the kind with nuts and. 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. This is a simple lift i made for my garage attic. I remodeled my attic area above the garage adding new flooring and pulling up the floor in the actual lift area and doubling up on all the joists to insure the strength of the. 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. With this clever and easy diy attic storage lift you ll never dislike storing boxes up the attic after the holidays again. The pulleys are around 3. Build your own attic lift.

The lift measures 23 x 54 24. Her tutorial will serve as a great guide to help you build your very own attic storage assistant. It s also a big help for the elderly and those who live alone most of the time.