Pat wrote:
(snip)

I got a 14 foot ceiling coming
up. Too tall for the one I have. Also too tall for the lifts they are
selling.

"They" who? Telpro is expensive, but 14' is no problem.
http://web.mac.com/mphcj5/Panellift/Standard.html

I plan on building a new one using store bought material this
time.

Oh. Carry on then.