On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 14:43:37 -0700, "SteveB"
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"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


Hey Steve,

I've done lots of "illegal stuff", but usually it is a one time thing,
with a definite time span and a known risk.

Exactly how much risk are YOU willing to take? A simple "assist" to
answer my question would be to speak to your home owner insurance
provider about your plan. If they say OK, then have at it, illegal or
not, but get it in writing from them.

One simple thing that people tend to forget, especially with real
property (ie...your house or cottage), is that there is no guarantee
that the originator will always be the owner, and even while he is the
owner there is no way that he can guarantee that he will be the only
user, no matter what he tries to do to assure that.

You might be the best elevator builder the world will ever know or
see, but so far as I can see to this point you have no idea of what
and why. And even if you are the safest operator of such, what about
your children or other family or friends "using it" without your
participation or permission?

This is the last I will read or comment on this thread.

Take care. Really.

Brian Lawson,
Bothwell, Ontario.