HVAC Ladder Crane Redesigned For Any Job Under $275

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for taking the time to check out my latest build. I have no plans of producing these for resale due to several factors but not limited to material availability, required testing and liability insurances, financial and time investment. Please remember all my videos are for entertainment purposes and could involve risk. Do not attempt anything seen or said on my videos. Thanks again and don't forget to subscribe and click the notification bell 👍👍

[@resurgensix]

Brilliant!

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@resurgensix thanks for checking it out👍👍

[@joeybarrelwilde]

Invent Help as seen on TV.

[@deanmohamed7575]

This man is a genius, no employer can afford him.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I know your not talking about me, 😳 I'm just cheap and like building things that are outrageously priced and make them better. Thanks for the feedback!

[@LouchiLouchiano]

i built one and did it myself yesterday. thank you for showing mankind a way. i got my ac on the roof of a 4 story building.

[@HVACRSurvival]

send me some pics of it. [e-mail]

[@LouchiLouchiano]

@@HVACRSurvival sent

[@anond2015]

What did you attach the crane to?

[@LouchiLouchiano]

@@anond2015 ladder and piece that keeps ladder from harming the gutters

[@jmays0248]

Some people may say that using this is lazy and say your wasting time and should you just pull it up and get it over with...I say, you sir are a GOT DAMN GENIUS THAT IS AWESOME!!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING. WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER! GOOD JOB MAN

[@HVACRSurvival]

I've nearly dropped a compressor before and as I get older I could end up with a screwed up back so I definitely agree. It's not been used much but it's great to know I have it if I need it 👍👍

[@David.rivas.alexis]

Don’t tell the other Hvac channels but you’re by far my favorite ! 👍🏻

[@HVACRSurvival]

Well thank you David! I appreciate hearing that 👍👍. I think there's a lot of good channels out there trying to help others just like me

[@lerch400block]

That thing is badass. I've used a winch a few times but I tied it with ropes. It looked sketchy but always worked.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks man🤟👍👍

[@RJMaker]

Holy smokes man, you have put an enormous amount of thought into this. WELL DONE!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks RJ, I did think of several reasons for my justification of the winch purchase because I only used the other manual lift I built maybe twice. I have used this for cleaning my mower a few times already. Its a lot faster than my chain hoist. Thanks for watching!

[@gregz4249]

I know what I’m doing on weekends this winter,(making a ladder crane) I tried several times to get boss to buy one but man are they expensive and not as well made thanks again awesome

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's cool send me an email when you get done with it I'd love to see it. My email is in the description

[@DawidKellerman]

Hi just a comment on the hook on crane part, on a crane you should always have a safety to prevent it from unhooking (any part like a moving gantry too) in the event of an accident it should not unhook or if a cable/belt snaps the shock load can make it "jump" and then it will un hook. Would suggest a simple pin OR chain welded on with a slot to hook into

[@richardlofftus6736]

You need to be using it NOW! Built an A frame version for scuttle holes and have thought about the ladder attachment. Your version is great for that and as you have it set the A frame would still be quite usable. I say use it more because I do commercial work only and while it seems stupid to use it for lighter stuff it is still very nice for the shoulders. Latching 2 jugs of gas on it, use the milwaukee packout crate with a strap on it to load out heavy service tools and parts. Torch set, nitro bottles, vac pump, 10 by 10 canopy. None of that is really hard pull on a rope but it is nice to double up on stuff and not be sore. Not setting it up on every job but in the 2 months I have had mine I have used it four times and will be using it this week on a comp change out. GOOD JOB SIR.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching 👍👍🤜🤛

[@Kenpachi69420]

I snapped my AC joint in my right shoulder while roping up the "not so heavy" equipment. It may not feel heavy, but after doing it for years, it'll definitely wear your joints down.

[@proamlito07]

Smart one, cheers from México

[@HVACRSurvival]

Awesome! Thanks for saying hello!

[@alexzapata692]

Dam that's a game changer. I bet your back is thanking you

[@HVACRSurvival]

Hopefully I'll get a job where I can use it. So far it's been a shelf trophy LOL and been used around the house 🤣

[@markcampbell4576]

You're a time served genius Rick, looks like you're days of struggling are over my friend. As usual, cool vid 👍👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to leave me some feedback 👍👍

[@sterlingarcher46]

That's some proper craftsmanship mate 👍 Pretty impressive indeed , I wish I was half as resourceful .

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Sterling, I like building things 👍👍

[@scottk0623]

What an awesome job.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Scotland! Today's video was the first time getting to use it in real life and it worked perfect!

[@Eddy63]

Great fabrication Rick ... Great demo ...

[@HVACRSurvival]

Wait a minute, did you just now see this!? How did you miss it 😁🤣👍👍

[@AP-br6dh]

Nice multi use crane. I'm going to make this to get my roof top tent and kayaks on my suv - not all at once :) Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks! Subscribed.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Awesome! thank you for watching👍👍

[@DonaldwFowlerjr]

Nice. Well thought out.

[@highlanderes]

Takes the cake.

[@billiamc1969]

Thats awesome buddy...respect from Baltimore

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤜🤛👍👍✌️

[@bpscottland74]

If you started making the brackets and all that I would definitely buy one from you.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I appreciate your offer👍. But I don't want all the legal responsibility that would go into properly protecting myself and the purchaser.

[@kswitch87]

I would sign a waiver if you decided to sell

[@gregbowman3598]

Nice setup Rick That’s a back saver

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yeah, I'm waiting for a chance to try it out. It's not real often that I need it but when I do it sure will make it better. Thanks Greg 👍👍

[@gregbowman3598]

HVACR Survival yes sir

[@davidnull5590]

For regular ladders that are available at places like Home Depot, 2/3 of the wholesale price is needed to cover the product liability aspects of the ladder, people regularly do amazing stupid things with ladders.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yep, ladders create a lot of OSHA violations and results in high injury rates. I forget the percentage but it's large. 🙄👍👍

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

"Gump you're a goddamn genius." I bet if you left one laying around and weren't paying attention you might find $1000 where you left it. Lol. Great craftsmanship.

[@cecilcoconougher9023]

I was in HVAC&R for forty years and if I had that lift I would still have a back .market your lift

[@HVACRSurvival]

🙏👍👍

[@pralaypatel7110]

I remember you showings us the original version a few years ago where u used the power drill/impact driver, to work the winch/lift. Definitely would buy if you went into production on these things. Tired of roping and using the old shoulder methods. Great video as ways.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yeah I was not very happy with the drill method. It worked fine the first time but a couple times after that it nearly burned up my drill and it was too much work for it. This should fix the problem👍👍 Thanks for your continued support!

[@briancarlisi2224]

Very nice fab job! We race DLM and fab a lot of our own chassis parts and tools. Thanks for your idea that will provide us another project in the coming week!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Post a video of it when you get done along with any up grades you make 👍👍

[@josbrun]

Getting this tested ad UL certified may be possible, probably expensive. Roofers have “Rope and Wheel” that hooks up to a strait ladder. Made by company RoofMaster and it’s available for purchase. I have seen people here on KZbin roping a condenser with it. Your hoist is on another level though!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Joseph👍👍. I think there's a reason why most companies that make these go out of business. The payback is so small that you don't make enough to make it worthwhile.

[@jonnymac31]

That's a nice setup.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks John 👍👍

[@HughesManHVAC]

That is awesome! I added a link to your channel at the end of my latest video, I really enjoy the content you produce!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you I appreciate hearing that. I'll try to throw a couple links to you. Thanks again for watching!

[@Georges3DPrinters]

4:16 check out washers for wind turbine. Missouri wind and solar is one place that has a crap ton of turbine solar stuff. Some versions have two washers and needle bearings for turbine to pivot on pole.

[@Georges3DPrinters]

Definitely going to make something too. Have to save my back.

[@randymack1782]

AWESOME! very impressive concept, I see a few minor things I would change, like welding a "washer" then using bronze washer between for ease to pivot, thats the big one, but while this field I am only learning, I am a very competent Mechanic, auto-body many, & professional welder. been doing all for over 30 years,

[@HVACRSurvival]

If I was using this everyday I would have ordered closer tolerance tubbing, and other metals. I haven't had a chance to even use it yet in real life, just around the house 😲. Luckily I haven't needed to 😏

[@randymack1782]

@@HVACRSurvival no worries, as an addition, the plate for the ladder step, I would drill a hole through, then use a tractor implement hitch pin, with a good lynch pin, just as a safety for reasons we cant explain, "LIFE" sometimes things we cant think of catch us by surprise, & that would go under ladder rung, to keep it from ever being knocked upward to cause it to come loose. like i said, great design, I do plan to copy it for myself with scrap metal, I have several tons of scrap metal. not sure of anything else until I make it to see if I see anything else, but for now, just those 2 is all I see.

[@Eddy63]

Hey that's pretty '' Slick '' Rick ... Lol ... Really neat idea and product ...

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm always trying to work smarter for cheaper. 🤣

[@philltafolla]

Good stuff Rick , Looks good .

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you sir 👍👍

[@chillagorilla]

I would love to see a materials list with all the diameters you used for tubings and maybe a video of you building one. Also would love to see a demo on an extension ladder

[@HVACRSurvival]

It'll be the same as my first video far as the straight ladder. You can check that out in the link I have in the video. I will get together a list and post it in my comment section of my KZbin channel. Be sure to subscribe and click the notification Bell so you'll get that notification.

[@whiskey7104]

Can you do a van tour bc I would love to see a good set up.

[@sakogara3849]

Genius!! You should market it. I will try to make one myself.i wonder if you can give more details on this ladder crane thanks fo sharing

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't want the liability and of the few company's that make them, they no longer make them. I would guess the production numbers are not there to offset the cost with profit included.

[@gene-khvacr]

Looks great placing my order now I'll take one 😊👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

Lol. To much work and liability if something went wrong.

[@gene-khvacr]

@@HVACRSurvival have everyone sign a release and disclaimer use at your own risk people!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Unfortunately I've seen those mean nothing in court but I get what your saying👍👍 Thanks for the support bro 🍺🍺

[@chrisac9001]

Very good you are very intelligent thanks for ur videos make me a better tech

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm just a average person that likes to make stuff here n there. But thank you 🤜🤛!

[@CanogaHVACRLLC]

Thank you for the video and this proposal. I would like to see this crane working on a project that you have. I like the idea. I just want to figure out how it would work on other situations as well such as: the ladder does not go over the edge of the roof. The ladder stops right below the hatch.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Start searching through my 350 videos there's at least four or five that's got it in it, it works great going off the bumper the truck it worked great going up the straight ladder and I've used it on the extension ladder

[@CanogaHVACRLLC]

@@HVACRSurvival yes, I already figured it out with other video made by you. I like the system using the drill and the ladder. I’ll emulate that one and the one with the unit strut for the hatch, but using casters on plywood. I think those will get the job done. Thank you.

[@gr82becool]

Nice Job 👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Refer Tech 👍. Hopefully I might get to try it out sometime soon. It's just been sitting around waiting to be used. 😁

[@kylehuxted5025]

Excellent job. I'm getting tired of roping up compressors. This would be so nice!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you👍

[@edgardogomez1620]

Thanks for you time

[@HVACRSurvival]

Your welcome 👍👍

[@mrrustygray]

U channel, grade 8 hardware or SS. Same with square tube steel.

[@WillieMakeit]

slick trick

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 👍👍

[@crforfreedom7407]

You've been busy! Those hose extensions for the BT FP probes is a great idea, an extra probe for the ambient makes it even easier! I'd like to, but I just can't like the FP app though, it keeps freezing on me so I've gone to MQ and enjoy their app. Have you had the same problem with the job link app?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I only use the measure quick app. I absolutely HATED MY PROBES prior to measure quick. Thank God they let Jim's team design it. The Fieldpiece app has finally gotten better but there is no use for it.

[@cruzrobledo6631]

Great video! Thank you

[@HVACRSurvival]

Awesome👍👍 Thanks for watching!

[@josbrun]

I have build one just like yours, utilizes Harbor Freight electric hoist. Your hoist look better. Would you mind sharing the source for the hoist? Possibly make and model?

[@HVACRSurvival]

It's the 120 volt winch from harbor freight. Think I got it on sale for 140 bucks. Originally I did this with a crank style winch and used an adapter with my drill but that didn't work out as well. I've used this to pull fence posts out of the ground 😁

[@natehicks8939]

Awesome!

[@mrtheloverboy89]

Can you use a 12v motor like they use on the jeeps? You can probably power the thing with a MW battery lol

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't see why not but carrying a battery might be a hassle.

[@tarunm4534]

I think there must be some one who can help with mass production from china or india. I m pretty sure should not be more than 100 dollars. Although shipping and customs kills the outsourcing. Big fan of your innovation.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks man 👍👍. I appreciate you watching and commenting 🤜🤛

[@josbrun]

My crane, as nice as it is, it’s also weighs a ton. I used really heavy steel to build it, way over engineered! I wonder if 1/16” wall would be sufficient for the intended load. Do you know the wall thickness of your tubing?

[@HVACRSurvival]

The metal for the ladder rungs was 3/16. Everything else is probably 1/8 in, the pole is scheduled 80 black iron pipe

[@markoplixo]

Brilliant!!!

[@pepsicolachao4537]

I subscribed!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ryanbaik9217]

Thank you

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm glad you like it 👍👍 Thanks 4 watching it!

[@BruceVP]

Would you be willing to make one to order? Thus could you use a 50' electric cable hoist?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Besides not having the time, I don't want any liabilities. There's a reason why these things cost so much money, It's because they have to be tested and approved by certain agencies before it's safe to sell so you have a leg to stand on if you get into a legal battle if something goes wrong.

[@christiansommer914]

😲 Impressive.. Next level.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I appreciate you checking it out 👍👍

[@johnchilton5949]

You should sell just the 3/16” plate pieces you folded in the u shape

[@jyphc1679]

I want to build exactly like yours can you give me more info detail parts ?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Email me

[@scrambler350]

Cadillac set-up.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 4 checking it out Mike 👍👍

[@joeybarrelwilde]

Patent it, then market it.

[@impalaflexin420]

Yea I'm ready to buy one

[@benkuxhouse787]

You should try get a patent on that and see if you can sell your patent to a manufacturer that might mass-produce that. Nothing wrong with trying to make an honest buck.

[@Cold1Services]

it there a place you can buy this

[@HVACRSurvival]

Not this exact design.

[@alexzapata692]

Arc or tig welding?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I have a Lincoln 130 with true variable heat. Someday I'll get a tig😏

[@edithvazquez3659]

Where I can buy the lesser crane ?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't sell them, I only shared what I made.

[@dorondavid8537]

Can you make one for sale?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Too much liability from what I hear. That's why I shared it with the world

[@chinoberrios2820]

Where can I purchase that?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Nobody builds it like what I did. They got some that are close.

[@chinoberrios2820]

@HVACRSurvival oh ok that's awesome, well done. How do I find the ones that are close?

[@reyrodriguez1005]

Badass 🤙🏽

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks man 👍👍

[@bbasham46]

What is the total weight on the rig with just the extension ladder rig( with handles)?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'll have to check but I would say probably 30-35 lbs.

[@edgardogomez1620]

The winch what is the model?

[@HVACRSurvival]

www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-120-volt-ac-electric-winch-61672.html

[@edgardogomez1620]

Thanks for the info

[@bobbytran7365]

What’s diameter and height is the SCH 80 tubing?

[@HVACRSurvival]

63.5" total length, correct it is schedule 80

[@bobbytran7365]

@@HVACRSurvival is there a diameter for the sch80 pipe? Like 1.5” or 2” round ? Guess I’m use to pvc pipe sizing

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@bobbytran7365 email me and I'll send all the pics and measurements

[@bobbytran7365]

@@HVACRSurvival email just sent. Thanks again for the help.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Patent Pending ???? I hope so !!!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Nope, Take it and run with it~!!😂

[@restaurantandcommercialkit6113]

Can you make me one? I'm getting old and I hate lifting things on the roof

[@ameerparappurath960]

How to get this

[@HVACRSurvival]

Build it like it did.

[@sincityhvacr]

are u sellling these

[@HVACRSurvival]

Nope, that's why I showed it off so others can build it.

[@shadowhunter9713]

Ladder rung

[@HVACRSurvival]

The words sometimes slip my mind. 😁👍👍

[@D_Nice981]

I"m looking for ideas to make the similar lift , the only problem is that I don't have a welder. how can I make a lift out of just unistrut and bolts?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I've seen a few made out of different materials. If your wanting to use unistrut, I would look at the unistrut website for brackets they have available to make similar mounting designs to what I did.

[@D_Nice981]

HVACR Survival thanks I enjoy watching your videos

[@knowledgeunderstanding4192]

Should patent, and sale

[@SoutheastHVAC]

If you start making these, I’d pay $400 for it

[@steve19841117]

you should keep the copyright for your design. it is every convenience

[@HVACRSurvival]

A lot it work in that and it's multiple ideas from several designs.

[@steve19841117]

@@HVACRSurvival it is good . you can trying to make more and selling it.

[@HVACRSurvival]

In this world everything is about risk. My luck something bad would happen and I get sued. That's why I put on my videos that there for entertainment only and there's a risk in doing whatever it is I do. I appreciate the kind words and I understand where you're coming from. I have seen about every company making these go out of business. My dad was a professional welder and he could have made these in his spare time but like I said my price would be probably close to what everyone else is charging to make it worth our wild. So as a consumer you're right back to where you started at paying $850-1k

[@steve19841117]

@@HVACRSurvival yes. you are rihgt . shit people everywhere.

[@42857642]

Do u sale

[@HVACRSurvival]

Nope, copy it if you like.

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍

[@mr.invisible3770]

Dude, a lot of HVAC guys and shops would reasonably spend $1000 for that. That’s a 72.5% profit. Just saying.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I know, but the issuance and liability is more money than what the orders would be. That's why most of the companies I got ideas from are no longer making them.

[@fredjones3135]

Yeah I like your Crane I like it a lot to really grow save on your back the picked up long oppression myself and didn't use a but that right there that would really do a lot of big help that playing and making a bigger Crane than that however although will that supplied everything what you want for thought but a big mountain but with a bigger motor on it Yeah you must must still have a very good degree in engineering and do something like that Yeah well grammar right you sometime or my get my get my or my S studies in my head there at thing so anyway pitch you get you on the on the on the on the flip flop John away word God-bless in them be safe

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 👍👍

[@JDT738126]

Too bad no plans to replicate without freestyling

[@HVACRSurvival]

Email me. It's a "at your own risk design" but you can copy it.

[@JDT738126]

@@HVACRSurvival whats that email address?

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@JDT738126 [e-mail]

[@mikev.1034]

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