Ladder Hoist Build and Cost

Building a Ladder hoist start to finish

[@chuckyluvskalae5102]

hawaii roofer here, thank you for saving my time and money and especially my back. mahalo

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@silvergrizzly316]

WOW! What an ingenious idea!!! I wish I had that 30 years ago when I had to carry bundles of shingles up 3 different ladders to the 3rd story of a house in south Charlotte. Love it Ken!!! 👍👍

[@irishhandyman2009]

You've inspired me to build 1 for myself. Your info and detailed instructions give me confidence I can build 1 of my own. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work and the build videos.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@richardjbueche]

I've seen these sell of almost $1700 each. Build it yourself is sure worth it. Ken gives away a lots of his trade secrets. I bet his employees learn a lot from him. Some may even go on to start their own garage/construction companies. I'll bet Ken is just the type to love to see those who learned under him go on to also be successful, rather than resenting it.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@andreleblanc1963]

Ken, you have a healthy sense of humour . I can hear you as you’re editing this video saying we will see who watches to the very last frame... lol

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks for watching to the end.

[@scruffy6151]

Oops, another window bites the dust lol.

[@mmanut]

VERY CLEVER ‼️ To buy one of those commercial units are very expensive. The bearings on the lift section is a very important part of the build. THANK YOU for sharing your set up 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@kenskarpentry]

mmanut thanks

[@tedtolentino4955]

thank you for giving me an idea for a lift to the attic space above my garage/shop, where I store material and odds and ends. I have a similar ladder that was left by our contractor when our home was built which he never returned to retrieve. I have kept it my shop for the past 25+ years thinking I would eventually have need of it for painting the outside of the home. But, now I feel I will re-purpose this ladder in much the same way you have illustrated here, a lift that I had for years thought about building out of framing lumber. Now, you have given me a better idea.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching. That’s exciting

[@bryanst.martin7134]

I was thinking an ATV winch would work well and is more compact. 12vdc .

[@gil_evans_soul_journey]

This is awesome!! I do love the last part where the glass drops and breaks.

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes that was fun

[@blindsspecialist327]

I really appreciate it. This rig can surely save your back, save your energy, save on labor, ... clearly it was a awesome window dismantler as well! 🧵🥽🥽🥽🔩⚙🩹🩹🩹🩹

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha yes

[@danadams3465]

hahaha good ending! I have had this exact same lift for 10 years now of shingling. Bought the plans off some guy on youtube. wore out 2 cables and 1 motor. Sure saved a pile of work with shingling!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks they sure are handy

[@dalelewis1016]

I used to help a friend with roofing when I was a teenager and they had a similar setup but it had a gas motor on it and it saved a lot of back breaking work!

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@26Clipper]

Ken, I just finished my ladder lift after following your video. It works great! I had to do some adjusting of the bearings like you did until it ran smoothly. This will make it easy to get my skylight and roofing up there this summer. Thanks for posting this video!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice hope it works well for you

[@donbearden1953]

That’s a back saver! Ken you should be selling those lift ladders! Something you could do when the weather is bad... They would be hard to ship but you could put a kit together with the winch and all of the other parts along with instructions and let folks buy their own ladder using the exact make and length.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I’ll have to ponder that

[@philliplopez2231]

Enjoyed you video. These lifts are back savers and used responsibly can help stop injuries. Thank you.

[@kenskarpentry]

Phillip Lopez thanks for the comment!

[@MsNevadakid]

very kool " ken" ! don't think i will ever need one, but your ingenuity is awesome! love watching your builds and cost breakdowns...

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@ja4476]

Thanks Ken, a very useful video... as I can't rent one in my area, I'll definitively build one....

[@Philhoppermiller]

I built a lift using the Harbor Freight lift with 2X6's and dolly wheels. I used mine to lift shingles. Worked great. Cost $125.

[@berniemac8413]

Which lift are you referring to?

[@PaulPhillipsIndy]

Thanks for the video, loved the surprise ending! I think I may make something similar to this that is just a shelf on rails that is hand-raised to help raise a honey bee 'swarm trap' box up to the level of a swarm. Hope to figure out a way to implement the ladder auto-clip/unclips that hold the upper ladder rail in place to hold the sled in place too.

[@davidfoster1762]

A great video and a great hoist. Am looking forward to watching the other videos. David Foster from across the pond ( Milford on Sea , Hampshire, England to be precise ! ) .

[@kenskarpentry]

Wow welcome

[@michaelmayfield4304]

I've gotta say, that's good old yankee ingenuity, well done sir!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks

[@junglejammer1]

Great video! I appreciate you showing the details. It made things much clearer. Thank you!

[@kerrygibbs8198]

This is very cool! I rented one in the past. I tried to figure out how to make one. Thanks!!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@roccoarellanes8126]

Always strap your load! Accidents happen! Thanks for video!!

[@davidspence7385]

Great idea. Loved the grand finale!

[@user-gw5if7rt7f]

Excelente. Gracias por subir el video.

[@mrcoz1764]

I built 1 of those about 8 yrs ago,,,,,same hoist and concept,,,Used it to lift bundles of shingles up on the roof saved my poor old back and still have all the parts

[@kenskarpentry]

Nice

[@jacintastafford458]

Super Brilliant, going to build one of these next weekend, cheers from The West of Ireland, County Clare :-)

[@kenskarpentry]

Have fun!

[@pablolobo6560]

Great idea and build. The ending was awesome! Waiting for a slow motion version! =) Cheers!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@mikenetherlin6912]

Ken great job. You are a handy person using mind and hands .

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@jimdelozier3414]

You’re a genius, Ken.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks

[@roadie3124]

This is a great idea. Good job. I can't see it being a problem for this application, but I was warned many years ago by an aircraft maintenance engineer that they are single-use only for aircraft use. If you re-use them, they can work loose where there's vibration. I re-use them most of the time and I've never had a problem, but I wouldn't use them on a car or a powered boat, for example. I only mention it because I'm a pedantic retired engineer who sometimes believes that perfection is the minimum standard.

[@ffjsb]

I'd use at least a 4" pulley at the top so the cable is less likely to rub on either side of the rungs. Pretty awesome though!

[@scottkrenz9069]

Enjoyed the video, sometime we need something like this to install Fireplaces on a second floor install in new construction

[@mr22fast2]

Nice build! I wish that there is a part fasten the ladder against the house to prevent tipping over. Well worth the money for the build and priceless at the end. lol

[@dansklenicka8403]

Had to rewind three times, how about a clip with mistakes that we all do from time to time, Glad everyone was clear when things didn’t go as planned.. Like always great videos..

[@kitcarnut]

Awesome idea, awesome build and super awesome ending!!!! OMG it's like I was involved. lol

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha thanks for watching

[@cesarguzman5713]

perfect to place a/c condensers on the roof. intentional ending on the video was awesome!!!!!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@DenverStairLtdWestminster]

The ending was pretty good. Nice build! I have an extra ladder and winch. I need a project this month.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@SuperChromer1]

With extreme sincerity , thank you for sharing this wonderful invention . I have knowingly purchased an old community hall that requires a new roof , and this will greatly assist me , as well as provide a small side business of renting it out for the day . Again , thank you very much ... " T " >>>...

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@en2oh]

very clever. Very innovative. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@randygerman2176]

Brilliant! Definitely one of the neatest tools I’ve seen. As we like to say in my trade “simple, yet elegant”. Wish I had enough of a use to make one for home and can’t use one on the job because it’s not a certified lifting device. You may want to put a ton of disclaimers in this video for liability reasons, though.

[@Prariedog]

Great idea , work smarter not harder,thanks for sharing

[@anthonyparrillo2949]

You just saved me like 2000-3000 bucks of course I will subscribe to your channel

[@kenskarpentry]

Cool thanks for watching

[@obfuscated3090]

A manual boat winch would also work (though obviously slower). Some folks drive those with a cordless drill. BTW the "angle irons" are more easily found searching for "Dexion" (the original brand). Dexion is like an adult erector set and famously versatile.

[@jfkansas5508]

Looks like a fun ride for a worker.

[@kenskarpentry]

Yes

[@bill40nj]

From Perú- South America I thank you for sharing your knowlegde with us.

[@nv1493]

The beauty of this is that's it's simple. Nice job.

[@mrchancit9473]

Great Work Ken. Thank you for sharing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@POSMhorsefarmer7]

We can all learn the names of parts. Few of us are blessed with the imagination to help others do their work inexpensively. Thanks.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@laurentduhartsaurel2267]

Good on you. very explicit video. thanks for sharing. Like the ending. Shit happens, no filter. All the best here from Chile

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@josedominguez236]

Muy buena idea,me encantó tu trabajo! Gracias por compartir.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good video and teaching session. Thank you.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@godbluffvdgg]

Thanks for the upload! Such a tasty build! I love it, about 1/3 the cost of a laddervator...:)...As a former roofer for decades, ceder, slate, three tab and dimensionals Have all gone up topside on a laddervator...Our's went up 46'... but it was gas......it's the second best way to load a roof or high entrance...

[@kenskarpentry]

ROB-IN-PHILLY thanks. 46’! Wow. That’s to high for this old cat. :)

[@darenglover3535]

Great build..loved the end..it was a smash!!!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha yes

[@terrywisdommusic]

Perfect!!!!! Love the latter jack. Great job Ken 5 stars *****

[@kenskarpentry]

Wow thanks

[@bleedinblue5675]

Never knew you made a video on this awesome ingenuity! Sub earned! Love the vids and the great builds!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@chinoodin4735]

Cool...like the build. Lotsa functions.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@moonolyth]

Hahahahahaha !! What an ending to a really nice build. Guess you'll need to screw a step on the edge of your platform. If I get a hold of a motor lift Ill build one my self. Very nifty for a one guy operation such as me.... I pulled a jacuzzi up a second floor by self, two easy pulls not designed for lifting. Easy does it! not recommend. The kids don't like manual labor jee wiz! Great and simple but very very useful build !! Thanks for sharing.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@patbreznay8006]

My husband is building me a ladder hoist to move our Christmas decorations up and down our stairs from your video. We're using an old ladder and the two pieces are very close to each other, doesn't seem like enough space for a shoulder ball bearing (3/8" x 7/8") to slide between the two. Are the shoulder bearings absolutely necessary? Great Project for us and hope it will work well to move our decorations. Thanks for your detailed video.

[@kenskarpentry]

It might be ok. The weight you’re lifting is probably less than 100 pounds

[@NiK1pn]

Молодец мужик! Я думал в америке все только готовые приспособления покупают, а нет, есть талантливые люди))

[@kenskarpentry]

Спасибо. Я ценю ваш комментарий.

[@guyh.4553]

That is so dang useful! Especially for someone with an extremely bad back!

[@kenskarpentry]

True

[@shandoe7gw867]

Good idea that tempered glass sure does make a mess lol

[@viktorrotkiv1698]

Thanks for sharing time and knowledge with the world . Great video , I’m planning to make one similar to that without using a ladder .

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Please if possible share your finished results with the U Tube community. Thanks!

[@williamkolis3030]

I’ve got you on the tv right now helping Al at Lumnah Acres!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha nice

[@mltndeal5120]

If I only could make a ladder hoist I think I wouldn't have to carry roofing shingle rolls up the ladder.... because it's hard work. Today Dec 22, 2022 I crawled up the ladder three times with roofing shingle on my shoulder. My knees hurt and my legs were exhausted by end of day omg! I'm not a young man no more.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@henryg683]

Bearings sound like they need a little oil great piece of equipment!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha you’re right

[@elmono3939]

Great idea !

[@dave6501]

Wow great idea. Yes be careful with glass and wind or the top of the ladder when it comes to one last bump ah. 😳

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@AP-br6dh]

Great video. LOL at the end. Great gag clip.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@dadmezz4024]

priceless TOOL...thank YOU FOR SHARING,

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@mikekim5135]

Bravo. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. Cheers.

[@kenskarpentry]

Mike Kim thank you

[@kokyk8018]

Very nice thanks for sharing 👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@pomonabill220]

OH NOOOOOO!!! Everything was going SO WELL...... until the end!

[@ricklarade3593]

that is pretty frickin slick, thanks for the tutorial

[@spaceexposed]

@11:06! Ken, you are the real deal for not editing that one out LOL.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXXxXxxccx]

American ingenuity at its finest

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@oldfarmer9004]

Love the design! That ending! lol What are the extra lengths of ladder added to the carrier?

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@josesanchezdiaz888]

Me encanto el vídeo esto es lo que necesito para elevar paneles solares aunque le pondré una amarra para evitar el final y un accidente, muchas gracias desde Baja California, México.

[@JoseBenitez-ip1gr]

Thank you ,I need it badly

[@eduardomeza540]

The end hahaha very good my friend.. BOOM

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha

[@pianobar7801]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@johnywoo7488]

Finish was realy good :D Great job!

[@lorenrickey5481]

Good morning Ken. Getting ready to start my own house and decided I'm going to build your ladder lift. Question I have is did you add longer hoist control cord (wire) to the switch or did it come thst way? Most hoists I find only have 6 foot lenth for the up/down control switch and yours looks longer than that.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching. Yes I extended it.

[@joncardenas3203]

Your content on this channel is amazing!!!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@josefk7242]

A1 Video - you're a true blue Renaissance man.

[@kenskarpentry]

Josef K 72 thanks!

[@nick1spain]

Had to rewind the last bit , loved the way you did that .is that counting as 2 views . Lol

[@mar1video]

Last second is the best ! 👍

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha yes

[@ryangillespie5690]

Great job

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@nicaenviosusaflorida8511]

Hi and God bless you... Really innovate hoist... Congratulations and where do you find or purchase the bolt with the bearing??? If any body know please appreciate... And God bless you mister kens karpentry...

[@kenskarpentry]

Hey God Bless you. I scrambled around hardware stores to find the parts

[@2010foxone]

Good smart idea where you buy the Engine

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks harbor freight

[@ratrod47]

Very cool and ingenious build . Where did you get the washer (wheel) with the bearing ?

[@yoavkrayn4302]

Simple & effective. Thank you.

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@davidpossien3061]

Brilliant and hilarious ending!

[@brikshoe6259]

An interesting idea. When I shingled my roof, I built a 10 ft high wooden scaffold (3 ft wide, 10 ft long) and attached the hoist to a 4x4 beam mounted across the top of one end. Worked great for getting those bundles to the roof (a 1-story). The biggest cost were the clamps and attaching bolts/nuts.

[@cherrypicker8897]

Smashing Idea, see the very end. It really is good though.

[@kenskarpentry]

Haha yes

[@arthurrivera4230]

Awesome thanks for sharing this video!

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks for watching

[@daver1942]

You could just purchase these. Ours climbed over 3 stories with a 1000 weight limit.

[@kenskarpentry]

Wow. 3 stories is more than you will see me on

[@thecommoncarpenter6544]

Fantastic ingenuity

[@kenskarpentry]

Thanks

[@ocrun6765]

looks like broken glass on the ground already before the end. Was that a "fool you twice"?

[@leighmonson8827]

the visual reason you don't stand under it, wow you'd be dead, awesome lift