Building a simple material lift | lightweight and handy

A very simple lift for moving, lifting and holding objects up to or above head height. Light weight yet functional, easy to maneuver, helpful around the shop and best of all cheap and simple to build.
#shoplift #hoist #DIYlift
Winch: amzn.to/2InyMmQ

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

*We did improve the design since this video. The sleeve on the base got moved inside the U-shaped based and lowered. It now sits flush with the top and inside. This allows the base to double as a dolly for moving cabinets into place. THANKS FOR WATCHING!!

[@drewgriffiths7708]

Thanks for the preview at the very start of your video of how the lift is used. It helps to set the scene.

[@mjohnny9949]

You sir has just created a bike repair stand 👍 I'm going to build one

[@manitoumimi]

Thanks. This is a simple design and easy to build.

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Yeh, not much material required and it works like a charm!

[@tiwale6387]

@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 can you do one with rivet/bolts or even 2x4 for the ones who cannot weld ?

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you for sharing. It looks like a very easy lift to build, and very practical.

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@AndysDogHouse]

That is a great idea. Now if you widened the bottom and had the moveable part go lower, that would make a great wheel lift for those big, heave wheels on rat Rods and so forth. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

There you go! Thanks for watching

[@Zong-lc6rm]

Excellent, I like it very much.

[@FromSteelToWood]

Great build! Quick and easy. There is plenty of uses. As putting steel stocks on shelves too. As suggested below, to support wheels. Thanks!

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

For someone who was without hydraulic power that'd be a great idea. Thanks Joe!

[@apungmahmud6851]

simple and friendly,.... Excellent !

[@FreeNation4145]

Thanks for the idea boddy I was looking for ideas to make one yours came right on time. Love it!!!

[@erikandersen4811]

Nice. Thank you for making this. It gives me some ideas for how I can make one to move 4x8 plate metals and plywood off my truck and around the shop. I’ll do some modifications for increasing its durability before putting heavier plate on it though. 🙂

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

you dont want to be crushed by steel plate

[@johngurney1069]

thanks for not replying to my question it was a great idea but a little help would have been appreciated

[@Un1v3rs3_W4nd3reR]

I wanna make one for my mom.

[@jb-ik8sj]

Pretty good

[@cportage556]

I have an old harbor freight 12v winch with remote, and a lawnmower battery that would make a nice upgrade I think.

[@vincentdoubt]

perfect , should come out the very slim & tall size with variety moulding size adjustable . for install at scissor lift , above ceiling work which most of time obstruct by other thing , the space only left less than 500mm , need this to carry load and safely extend to above .

[@rubbermallet3873]

great project thanks 😁

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Thank you!

[@Nikunj146]

It's really awesome

[@punduhmonium3663]

This was excellent. Super curious about the modifications you made. Also, as someone with a stick welder but almost zero welding experience, how big of a project is this? Good for a total noob?

[@hifly1929]

Nice video man! Im in the market to buy one. Maybe I should make something like this.

[@USNERDOC]

Sweet!

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Its simple and handy

[@GabbyTech]

super informative

[@sayangmama2264]

Vidio ini menginspirasi saya. Terimakasih

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Good idea! I’ve built kitchen cabinets, and this would have been handy. 👍Tony B

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Heck yeh, Ive helped my brother on a few installs and those cabinets get heavy. Thanks Tony

[@chrisfrets1722]

Hello can you tell me what material you use please and thanks for making this video

[@rex-atom]

brilliant.

[@johngurney1069]

Hi great build could you give approximate size and what size metal did you use a fantastic idea regards john

[@joelongstaff7601]

Excellent build. Thankyou. would you please tell me what the tubing was that you used. It looks like 3x3 inch for the post and about 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 for the forks.could you tell me what gauge the tubing was, Is it 1/8in. or heavier? I am going to build a unit and might as well learn from your build. Thankyou God bless.

[@johngurney1069]

seems like this guy does not like to help people with sizes of steel i also contacted him but no answer, i,am going with what size i think would be best good luck with your build

[@CavanalK5]

That would be great for lifting and lowering tires/wheels to and from a vehicle on a lift.

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Definitely!

[@genesapicki9628]

How do you keep it from binding on the way down? By placing weight you a shift senter of gravity and telescopic sleeve simply locks up on the way down. Seems like you would need some type a roller bearings to keep platform from locking up

[@SPagro6535]

Price ...????

[@johngurney1069]

thought it was a great idea but there is a problem cannot lower the forks right down also if you lower the forks down then the handle of winch hits base

[@kennethdodds2323]

Good job--beats spending $$$.

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

save that money! Thanks Kenneth

[@jtcustoms1182]

Can it lower heavy objects. Is the ratcheting down controllable. If so what ratchet did you use. Thanks

[@caroad2008]

It hurts my back by just looking at you bend down to slowly hand crank the fork up.

[@johngurney1069]

something strange at 4.50 in video winch above forks at the end the winch is below the forks what looked to be a good idea seems not as good when you start to make this lifter

[@JuanV-l6s]

Sir can you send how to 600 lbs if possible for lifting windows ty

[@markharris8566]

Good awesome idea mate, just quick question about the Reel Roller is full metal or it has rubber inside? Thanks & good luck mate

[@Pablo_24896]

Hello how are you, greetings from Argentina. I wanted to ask you, I want to make a 3-section telescopic lifting tower that reaches 3 meters, I want to use it to lift small sound equipment (Baffles), and that supports at least 70 kilos. I have the manual winch, the pipes, pulleys, and the idea of ​​how to do it, but it is difficult for me how to make the internal seam in the pipes with the steel cable, so that each body of the tower rises. Could you help me?. Thanks, be well. (Pablo)

[@BALAMURUGAN-se8ei]

Can you share me the drawings to make this lifting machine, for mini school project work,

[@WhisperGentleman]

Can that lift 400 pounds?

[@danielvillanuevavillanueva9256]

Do you sell them

[@thonyperez2040]

Where did you buy the hoist

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Customer supplied, I did link to an updated model in the description.

[@gerardoalbertoreyesperez2552]

Excelente q

[@anthonybannister3557]

Nice job - would you consider building one to sell and shipping it ? #unitedstatesofbuild