Easy Hoist Mount with Unistrut Trolley

[@Jaspel]

I pulled this out of an older video from the old shop. The video went on for too long and didn't do well, but thought this part might be helpful.

[@steverone7623]

I think it depends how much weight you really plan on lifting before reaching the limitations of the unistrut

[@Jaspel]

Right, how the strut is mounted and if you double up the line. At 500lbs across multiple trusses ..? IIRC most have a rated live load of around 50lbs so a 10' length across 6 rafters.

[@danielhofer3481]

How can I mount the strut on the ceiling of a garage? It is drywalled. Truss is easy to bolt into.

[@Jaspel]

I used www.amazon.com/Genuine-Unistrut-P1834-EG-Channel-Intermediate/dp/B00MH3M7KE mind the live load. Most trusses are only rated to 50lbs each.

[@jagboy69]

@@Jaspel 18bucks for ONE bracket! What a ripoff! I welded my stuff together.

[@michaellizee4421]

Dude, With all due respect, that hoist is as strong as the 1/8" l-bracket holding the wheels. this is not safe by any measure. I would highly recommend you do NOT use this for any lifting

[@Jaspel]

Agreed. The rafters are only rated to like 50lbs. It worked for what I needed. Don't think I pushed it past 150lbs.