"Ignoramus23305" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:16:10 -0700, SteveB
wrote:
I want to make an elevator of sorts for our newly acquired cabin. This
is
because moving any appliances in and out is a bear the way the stairs,
railings, walkways, etc. are located.

I want to make a section of handrail removable, and make a hoist maybe
48"
square for lifting items like fridge, furniture, and wheelchair bound
people
up to the level of the porch, a distance of about 8 feet.

Total weight I would guess at 1,000# max, and that is figuring at the
most,
a fridge and two people. Platform would be about 250#.

So, I would put in a 2,000# capacity hoist.

Any suggestions of brand names? I imagine it would be used maybe 25
times a
year.

Most "hoists" are not legal to use for lifting people.

i


Will anyone here who has done anything "illegal" with regards to
fabricating, rigging, lifting, hoisting, etc. please raise your hand?

Did we miss anyone? ( I can't see through all the hands.)

I thought not.

Steve