I’m a 60 year old Ski Patroller from Michigan. I just put Strauss House Mtn on my bucket list. Super cool!
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
60 or 6 seems everyone have enjoyed this! thanks James
@ronbmills3 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant.
@Trialnerror Жыл бұрын
I feel like my channel may have inspired a bit of this build lol. Nice job man.
@nolanmutch37234 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to provide more information about the electrical wiring for this? Either a video or diagrams? It would be much appreciated as I am far from an electrician. Thanks! Love the video!
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
yes I could come up with something
@Sebastian-Florin3 жыл бұрын
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@ikutiap59233 жыл бұрын
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@danielculver59422 жыл бұрын
@Strauss House do you know what trailer hub setup you ended up using? I’m about halfway through my build
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Posting a new part two video today, more explanation, I dont have a schematic
@nick_wya8301 Жыл бұрын
In the future a mini terrain park would be really cool
@strauss_house Жыл бұрын
agreed! in the works for the future, check out our part 2 video on our page
@wattsr59223 жыл бұрын
I am 63 years old and saw this after watching your ski groomer video. When I was a kid, they had one of these in Fraserdale, Ont. the place where I lived because my dad worked at the power dam. Pretty cool. Great job. You son reminds me of myself bombing the hill.
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
I am 40 now and we learned on tow ropes, glad my kids' are now getting the same experience. I would always go look in the tow rope "hut" on teh hill as a kid and see a lot of designs with rubber tires and pulleys at work, seemed simple
@floorticket3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Now you need some gates, or cones for a little slalom course.
@slavapal00za Жыл бұрын
Nicely done!!
@jgpudlum8899 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@WJCTechyman3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't watch any further without commenting on your garage. It's quite nice with the poured resin floor and living area. I know it seems odd for the focus of the video, but resin floors are pretty cool. Our little theatre company installed one in the auditorium and, though with a dry mop or wet mop, it's a pain to clean but looks better than the old concrete floor.
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@EvanTheElectrician13 жыл бұрын
awesome they need one of thees at potato hill or like 50
@oby-16073 жыл бұрын
Wow. Best DIY tow rope yet. Chair lift soon?
@jackvillan51513 жыл бұрын
I’m thoroughly impressed
@ryanhairplaneadventures37432 жыл бұрын
That looks like a lot of fun!
@petesaber49244 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful
@Josefppaz3 жыл бұрын
Another great Canadian mind 👍👍
@RaidifyLifts2 жыл бұрын
@STRAUSS HOUSE I think it would be a good idea to build wooden/metal towers. I think it would help getting the rope on the return side up and out of the way so it doesn’t interfere with the skiers. That’s my only recommendation but overall, great design!
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
hey, yes you could put the towers in a few ways to do it. I will put up part two of the video today stay tuned
@BackyardShredder2 жыл бұрын
Well this is awesome 👏
@ValtonSelmani2 жыл бұрын
great work
@salixa52172 жыл бұрын
So rad !
@LaidBackGolf3 жыл бұрын
kids, if your parents do this for you or allow you to do this.. be appreciative. go give them a high five and a thank you. very fortunate.. or if you did it all on your own, be proud of yourself and go buy some good ice cream for yourself
@derekharper7868 Жыл бұрын
very cool
@todds59567 ай бұрын
How long is your hill? Size of rope? Very cool
@peterp.35303 жыл бұрын
Fantastic cheap fun for children ...
@stevenmayo96364 жыл бұрын
PERFECT!! Any chance you'll share your design?
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
For sure what are you looking for? motor is actually a 2hp. motor Part #F56HC2S4C, it can be wired 120 or 230v just went out and checked, it's actually a 2hp motor F56 frame. 12" long. Princess auto - i suggest you use a 18" dia pulley minimum. with the smallest pinion pulley you can get. Still quite fast, but great for our large hill.
@nwheeler141411 ай бұрын
Beauty build! Where did you find your leading pulley before the drive wheel?
@caine-chow Жыл бұрын
Would you change anything on your design? Is the rope staying on? Great job btw
@strauss_house Жыл бұрын
Check out our video "PART 2" on our channel, I would go with a Chain drive that way belt would never slip or have to be tightened every year
@johnmicalizzi1262 жыл бұрын
That's awesome
@dynamite65072 жыл бұрын
Lol what's next? You should build a terrain park out of dirt jumps maybe rail then it would be sick. I'm sure the neighbors kids jelly
@TheOccasionals3 жыл бұрын
How much you want for it;)? How much would you charge me to make me one ? Awesome job !!! Thanks
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
If I had more time I would build these. just materials i'm into it for about 1400
@TheOccasionals3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you did a great job on the project
@taddking34622 жыл бұрын
Great build. I was trying to figure out what size pulley’s you used on the motor and on the tire end?
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Had a 12" but that was to small i believe it's now a 14" or 15" diameter
@vrivas2186 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! What size tire and rim did you use?
@smiths24044 жыл бұрын
Nice build. Think this would pull up a steeper hill ok? Any way of getting rope off the ground? Or does it not wear much? Thanks.
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTLY, it can pull up a steep hill, just not as many people at a time
@vvdd903 Жыл бұрын
is there a safety shut off in case some one run to the rope pulley?
@strauss_house Жыл бұрын
Yes its in the video, or check out the part two video on our channel
@Hugo-xc5sg2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Greetings from UK. Amazing job. Keen to build this any chance of the those simple plans you drew up and the electrical info? Thanks
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
HOPE TO PUT MORE INFO UP THIS YEAR, HAVE DONE ALOT OF MODIFICTIONS. ELECTRICAL, CONVERTED TO 230 VOLT
@geoffmoorcroft3022 жыл бұрын
I'm going to build something similar for my uncle. My uncle's house is at the bottom of a big hill. Would this work if the unit was at the bottom of the hill? I think it will but he is determined to run power to the top of the hill and it run like what you have.
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Honestly i am not to sure, I dont see why not the slack in the rope might be an issue. Check out part to i am uploading it today
@LarsAnding4 жыл бұрын
Wow, amzing video. By far the easiest and best design I've seen. I am looking to upgrade my current system, which is a 1/4 HP geared down to 60 rpm with a pully attached directly onto the axle. It works, but I would like a little more power. Also do you know at about what speed and what weight yours pulls? Awesome project!
@LarsAnding4 жыл бұрын
I think I found the motor, but this one says it doesn't run on 120. Can you verify? www.princessauto.com/en/detail/3-hp-totally-enclosed-fan-cooled-electric-motor/A-p8601668e#
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lars thanks, yes works great and fairly simple to build. here is the model # off the motor F56HC2S4C, it can be wired 120 or 230v just went out and checked, it's actually a 2hp motor F56 frame. 12" long. Princess auto
@LarsAnding4 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
Lars, how is your build coming along?
@LarsAnding4 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house Well, I finished running electric cable to the hill. I have not yet constructed the rope tow, but plan to do so soon before snowfall this year.
@RideandShape10 күн бұрын
My dream
@TheBlockBuddy3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I saw it pull 3 kids at once. I have a big hill so it will be fun to see how far it could go with 2 hp (I have a motor). That yours goes quickly is cool, slow it down and it could pull more. Tell be about the drive tire/ wheel/ spindle and stub axle please. Tireless casters, eh? Again, nice work. Would you make any changes? Thanks, Bobby
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
yes it works great for kids, 2 hp 1700 rpm motor, the 3600 is to fast. I am upgrading to a 5 hp so it can pull more adults at the same time, I would suggest at least 3 hp for a bigger or large hill. the 2 hp just barley pulls one 180 lb adult up
@marie-evesicotte68052 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. We did a very similar model at home, but I'm having issues with the rope sliding on the tire in snowy conditions. Worked great all weekend in very cold and dry weather, but today in the snow, the rope kept sliding and loosing all traction. did you have issues with that?
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Hello, yes we did, I will be putting the part two video up today with more details
@kickingduckz6805 Жыл бұрын
What are the pulley sizes?
@mikeraisanen532 жыл бұрын
I noticed you said you used a 3/4" rope. Any chance you could be a bit more specific? Polypropylene? Solid braid? etc. Thank you.
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Hey sorry for the delay, 3/4" Polypro rope. 3 strand purchased from ULINE
@mikeraisanen532 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house appreciate it. Thanks for the reply. Waiting for snow.
@kevinbednarz87329 ай бұрын
What size pulleys did you use for motor and tire?
@strauss_house9 ай бұрын
Kevin, Check out "Part Two" we talk about the pulleys
@WJCTechyman3 жыл бұрын
After watching through the whole video, it's pretty slick. Nice job, I especially like the electrical. Do you have a system that keeps it from running backwards when the safety fence trips or there's a power outage?
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
there is more than enough motor drag that it will not run backwards, even with adults
@brianstolz37363 жыл бұрын
just wondering what size is your tubular stock ? Appears to be about 1X3 ? also you commented that you would upsize to a larger HP motor. From what little searching I did motors greater than 2 HP also have higher RPMs requiring a greater gear reduction to keep rope speed manageable. Do you have a recommendation on a higher HP >2 HP that is around 1800 RPMs as well? Otherwise nice job!! Trying to get the grandson into boarding and his back yard is perfect for this - thanks for sharing
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Brian, 2 hp and 3 hp come in 1785 rpm motors, you are correct the 5 hp is over 3000 rpm. to fast would need a gear box etc reduction.
@apwagner62962 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your big pulley
@strausshouse12 жыл бұрын
Princess Auto, I believe some Peavy Marts also have them. Get the largest one you can get or I would have used a chain drive to prevent slipping if I built another one. Mark
@RaidifyLifts2 жыл бұрын
what motor did u use?
@thomasaunvik68332 жыл бұрын
What's the speed on this one?
@beauminnick49603 жыл бұрын
Awesome work, thanks for the video. I'm building one for my kids, I noticed in the first assembled view the belt pulley was smaller than the tire, and later in the video, the pulley was about the same diameter of the tire. Did you solve some gearing/speed concerns that you might be willing to share?
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
I am uploading part two of the video today gives a better explanation
@strauss_house2 жыл бұрын
Yes upgraded to a larger pulley 12" was to small
@beauminnick8531 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to bug and thanks for your previous reply. I built mine, loosely modeled after yours but am still having trouble. It is chain driven, 11 tooth on motor to 21 tooth on Jack shaft. 10 tooth on Jack shaft to 40 tooth on driven axle. Still not enough power to pull. I have a 3 horse 3450 rpm motor. Just curious about your rope size and length. (I’m trying to pull 1” rope, 600’ of total length. 300’ of towing)
@strauss_house Жыл бұрын
@@beauminnick8531 ok that is not good, your 1st issue is the 3450 rpm motor, that is the incorrect one, you will need a 1725 RPM model. Even the 1725 motor I am running 2" pully on the motor shaft and 16" pully on the tire, with that reduction it's still almost to fast, 3450 will be way to fast and no torque to start up etc.
@stuntbrosactionsports613311 ай бұрын
How fast is the rope speed?
@strauss_house10 ай бұрын
not exactly sure, but we would not want it any faster
@K4orest2 жыл бұрын
Great build. Inspired me to get on my own. Have you made any mods on the lift since this video? #berta
@strauss_house Жыл бұрын
Jason, yes a few key improvements check out part 2 of the video on our channel
@kylemiller63713 жыл бұрын
Maybe you mentioned it somewhere but I was wondering what size rope did you use?
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
3/4"
@kylemiller63713 жыл бұрын
10 4 I'm in the planning stages myself and was thinking 3/4 to 1 inch.
@robertneighbors40913 жыл бұрын
Cannot tell how many HP motor in the VIDEO, worn off number, looks like a 2HP ?
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Correct it is a 2 hp motor. works with small hills, but I am putting a 5hp to pull more adults' up. currently it will only pull one 180 lb adult
@outdoorseveryonceandawhile82364 жыл бұрын
How much did this all cost
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
I'm into it for $1200
@rykibbs3 жыл бұрын
The cleanliness of this build blows my mind. Such an inspiration. I love the portability of this system and the use of the hay bales to anchor each end is ingenious. Bravo.
@morninboy3 жыл бұрын
all that land beautiful exposure and it's not a solar home
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
This is Alberta, Canada- Oil and Gas Industry keeps our jobs up here, not to mention it's dark most of the day in the 6 months of our winter. solar is not very effective unless it's summer.
@morninboy3 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house I'm in northern BC and have been building passive solar for 40 years. IT WORKS UP HERE AND OILBERTA GETS MORE SUN
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
@@morninboy perfect! when can you come and how much to install a turn key solar system at my place?
@morninboy3 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house I design and build passive solar. It is in the architecture. The fundamentals have been used in buildings for 2,400 years. Building my last retirement one in the Kootenay's right now
@chrism20043 жыл бұрын
What state do you live in where you can get this much land?
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Alberta, Canada
@laceywiersma96694 жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase your flush mount tensioner pullies?
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Pullies are actually pneumatic rubber wheel casters with the tire removed, all from Princess Auto
@Kstone16033 жыл бұрын
How many feet that rope and size 1/4 or 1/2 or 1’
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
3/4" 600'
@kylemiller63713 жыл бұрын
How did you splice your rope?
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Search you tube 3 strand rope splice. here is a good one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneplnd-Z9pqe5I
@kylemiller63713 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheMegadeth3503 жыл бұрын
But you need a mountain first
@massprankstv3243 жыл бұрын
The music tho
@danjacobsen76453 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed that someone could watch this and only make a negative comment about the music. Get a life. What this father did for his kids is fantastic!
@rallymax23 жыл бұрын
I would have enjoyed the build but the music was super annoying.
@premiumroach4953 жыл бұрын
2:26 SUS!!1!1!1
@larry50396 ай бұрын
Nice video, annoying music had to mute
@ericksonjustinAK3 жыл бұрын
Meh. I made my kids a carnival ride. Involves mostly my knee.
@ericksonjustinAK3 жыл бұрын
Kidding aside, I love this. I've been wanting to do this for awhile but don't know how to weld. I've got a tiny backyard compared to this, but it still has a slope and a small rope tow I'm hopeful would motivate the kids to go outside. What really gets ME motivated is that we've got public use cabins all over near mountains. Thought it would be loads of fun to snowmachine something like this in and run it off of a generator and make it a whole weekend get away. I like the idea of electric because in town it's quite and out of town a honda generator is still quieter than a briggs and stratton thing. But I'm a dreamer and haven't learned how to weld yet, so I'm probably just dreaming. Thanks for living it. You also have an awesome piece of property and I especially like your garage. Well done.
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin! Anyone can weld, buy a small arc welder and youtube has some great welding instructional video's
@bizim_eller3 жыл бұрын
Only in a murica🤣🤣
@threeisme1232 жыл бұрын
It’s Canada lmao
@calholli3 жыл бұрын
First kid to get his glove caught in the rope and gets sucked into that tire and gets his arm mangled, is really not going to have a good day. You should be thinking about a shutoff switch.............. Put it like where those pvc pipes are--- so that if it is sucking you into the tire, it will shut down when you hit the safety switch.
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
Dude, did you watch the video? there is a cut off switch in front, the rope in front of the whole lift, if a kid comes anywhere near it trips the cut off switch.
@calholli3 жыл бұрын
@@strauss_house I watched it again-- you did mention a switch, but you never did show it and how it worked-- that's why I missed it. Good deal.
@strauss_house3 жыл бұрын
@@calholli all good, yes the rope in front is the kill switch.
@outdoorseveryonceandawhile82364 жыл бұрын
How many volts is the Moter and what moter is it
@strauss_house4 жыл бұрын
120 volt, or 230 single phase. actually 2hp vs. the video says 3hp. motor Part #F56HC2S4C, it can be wired 120 or 230v just went out and checked, 2hp. F56 frame. 12" long. Princess auto - I suggest you use a 18" dia pulley minimum. with the smallest pinion pulley you can get. Still quite fast, but great for our large hill.