Build Your Own Attic Lift

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.

Build your own attic lift.

I hope the pictures answer some of your questions. April 18 2018 by zamira leave a comment. It s also a big help for the elderly and those who live alone most of the time. This is a simple lift i made for my garage attic.

Sep 3 2013 i have gotten questions on the pulley and design of the attic lift. I list the parts and were i bought them. 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. A simple attic hoist will allow you to raise and lower items into and out of the attic without needing to carry and climb.

The edge of the frame must be flush with the hole so as not to hinder the lift s operation. I am just too old to be carrying boxes and tools up into the attic. With this clever and easy diy attic storage lift you ll never dislike storing boxes up the attic after the holidays again. Improve your attic storage with this diy lift system.

Homemade attic lift constructed from lumber pipe tubing steel cable pulleys a switch and an electric motor. The pulleys are around 3. It cost me under 200 00 for parts. Build your own attic lift.

Her tutorial will serve as a great guide to help you build your very own attic storage assistant. 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. 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.