DIY Elevator with Wireless Remote (No Welding!)

How to build your own home elevator for a loft or attic. This includes DETAILED build instructions, parts list and measurements.

The Elevator YouTube channel gave me my inspiration, so I wanted to include a link to the video that got me started. My elevator is similar, but this includes all of the measurements and build instructions. Check out their link:    • Garage Attic Elevator / Lift Build in...  

00:00 Introduction
01:36 The Hole
02:51 The Unistruts
04:19 Lower Platform
05:39 Upper Platform
07:02 Platform Supports
08:49 Unistrut Extension
09:37 Hoist Beam
10:48 The Hoist
14:50 Limit Switch
15:11 Wireless Remote

3x5 Home Elevator for 9’ Garage Ceiling
Parts List

• Pittsburg 880 Hoist w/(5’)Remote $150
Harbor Freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/880-lb-...
• (4) 4 wheel trollies $32 ea = $128 delivered
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Unistr...
• 1/2x8” Galvanized Forged Eye Bolt (2200 lbs) $11.13
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R59DHY?...
• Optional Remote Control (with 2 remotes) $22
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T598T52?...

Home Depot Items
• (1) 4x8 15/32” Plywood $41
• (3) 10’ Superstrut $25 ea = $75
• (2) 2x10x12 $24 ea = $48 (optional)
• (1) 2x10x8 $16 (optional)
• (3) 2x4x8 $6 ea = $18
• 25’ 12/2 Electrical Wire $29
• (3) 1 Gang Electrical Box $2.50 ea = $7.25
• (2) Blank nylon wall plate $1 ea = $2
• (1) 1 Gang Duplex Outlet cover $1.15 ea = $2.30
• (1) 15 amp Duplex Outlet $0.81 = $1.62
• (1) 1”x8’ Aluminum Flat Bar 1/8” thick $23
• Box of 100 5/16 Galvanized Washers $24
• (8) 5/16x3 Galvanized Hex Bolt $7 (for the Wheel Trollies)
• (12) 5/16x3.5 Galvanized Hex Bolt $1.19 ea = $14.28
• Box of 2.5” Deck Screws (87) $10
• Box of 2” Deck Screws (126) $10
• (8) 5/16x1.5” Lag Screw $1.70 ea = $3.40
• 3/4" 25’ Galvanized Pipe Hanger Strap $6

Total Materials $621.82

I added Detailed Instructions as comments on this video. You can see them below.