Mike shows the steps to build a DIY garage elevator to the attic using a scaffold where a gable style roof is not an option.
These guys are the originals!
Garage Attic Elevator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgdsamzPN8w&t=9s
DIY Elevator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk2PJzFI0Gg&t=317s
Parts Bought Amazon
Forged Eye Bolt https://amzn.to/3GEYukO
Trolley Assembly https://amzn.to/3Ys1pUg
Hoist https://amzn.to/431n5rH
Fall Arrestor (Not certified!) https://amzn.to/4iQaNsa
1 1/4 Inch Construction Screws https://amzn.to/4iRnNh7
2 1/2 Inch Construction Screws https://amzn.to/3Ys3q2M
2 Inch Construction Screws https://amzn.to/3Ys3vU8
Parts Bought Home Depot
(Home Depot is stingy about their affiliate marketing, so screw them! But here are a few important parts)
Joist Hangers https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-LUS-ZMAX-Galvanized-Face-Mount-Joist-Hanger-for-2x6-Nominal-Lumber-LUS26Z/100375105
Unistrut/Superstrut https://www.homedepot.com/p/Superstrut-10-ft-12-Gauge-Half-Slotted-Metal-Framing-Strut-Channel-in-Silver-Galvanized-ZA12HS10EG-ZA12HS10EG/202714274
Vevor Direct
Vevor Hoist https://www.vevor.com/electric-wire-rope-hoist-c_10453/vevor-electric-hoist-2200-lbs-lifting-capacity-1600w-110v-electric-steel-wire-winch-with-wireless-remote-control-40ft-single-cable-lifting-height-pure-copper-motor-for-garage-warehouse-factory-p_010751256234
Tools
Long Drill Bit https://amzn.to/44lxssJ
Drill Bit Set https://amzn.to/4lZnGCK
Bar Clamps https://amzn.to/4lXTMPv
Swanson Square https://amzn.to/4iMICKk
Impact Driver https://amzn.to/3GHYkt2
Hackzall https://amzn.to/42JnXlN
Drill https://amzn.to/42LqAna
Cordless Ratchet https://amzn.to/4k7MvLi
Milwaukee Compatible 12V Batteries https://amzn.to/4iQ5dFY
Milwaukee 12V Charger https://amzn.to/4jYv0wI
Nail Gun https://amzn.to/3GC4M4Z (I did use this, just didn't show it)
00:00 Intro
02:46 The Plan
05:02 Unistrut Placement
05:58 Basic Scaffold
07:13 Unistrut Mounting
08:44 Scaffold Bracing
09:23 Mount Hoist
09:56 Pinch Point Warning
10:42 Base Platform
12:11 Hanging the Platform
13:17 Platform Support
14:11 Like
14:35 Safety Last
15:30 Conclusion
17:33 Socket!
Mike the Backyard Mechanic (not a real mechanic) works on his cars in his garage (not actually his backyard) and shows how to do repairs and mods, often not correctly, for your entertainment. Mike is not a REAL mechanic, he has common knowledge. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mike.