Roll Up Automatic Garage Door Opener

Automatic garage door opener for metal roll up door using less expensive garage door opener.

[@skyward12345]

What a great video you did! I just installed my Chamberlain B2405 on a 10’x8’ roll-up door identical to yours, and did not- nor could I use the 8’ ext kit . To get the extra 9” of travel out of the 20” stock bar, I simply cut 9” off the bar leaving two holes at the end and did some bench grind work to round the new end. This unit stands 123” tall and that’s all I had to work with as I have 10’ walls and garage doors are on the side, not the end as in your video. So my head unit actually touches the roof insulation. In lieu of your antenna pole, I used a 36” x1.5” perforated box tubing 14 gauge from HD and still had to use the two L brackets you showed to keep it from twisting as you mentioned. I’m only 1.5” from fully up in travel (like yours due to L bracket hitting limiter) and still pleased with that. Thank you so much for a great job on the video! It helped me greatly. Hopefully others out there can use my mod to get a full 8’ of trolley travel if they have an 8’ tall door.

[@BUCKAROO6STRINGFEVER]

This is what I’m getting ready to do, and you have no idea how beneficial this video was. Thanks for sharing this.I’m doing 2x10’ foot doors so I’ll have to order the extender kit.

[@DaleStagg]

buckaroo happy it helps. Mine is still going strong. No issues what so ever.

[@trevordean5545]

How did it work with the 10’ doors do you have a link i want to try this

[@BUCKAROO6STRINGFEVER]

@@trevordean5545 I haven’t gotten to it yet I’ve been out with a shoulder surgery for seven months but I’m looking to do it sometime this summer

[@CHEECHMUN]

@@BUCKAROO6STRINGFEVER I tried with a Genie Max Force 2 HP. It only lifted my 2-10' doors 6'. Then I heard a noise like the gear slipping. It is a Screw Drive. I thought it would do the job, but no!!

[@avertaze6604]

This is a great idea and implementation! I'm building a home and a separate garage building to store my motorcycles. Riding up to the door and just clicking a remote button on my bike will be a hell of a lot easier than getting off and opening it up by hand. Thanks for this idea!!!

[@TheMopar97]

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[@LT-mc2rq]

That is a brilliant design you have. Thanks for the video. I will definitely be doing this for my new garage I am having putting.

[@painlesstom]

Ever since I did this 5 years ago, videos have been popping up of people doing the same thing.... lol Should have patented the idea and marketed it. haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rZdZSrgJJ4hJo

[@Ace28233]

This was the best thing Ive seen today. So much cheaper than what I was looking at going with. Thank you.

[@DaleStagg]

Thanks. Mine is still going strong. Works great still.

[@fishingismydrug1]

Nice! A much cheaper solution than the actual roll up door opener.

[@mini_worx]

What a phenomenal idea. Thanks!

[@gabrielpedraza3339]

As a garage door technician, that's pretty clever. Think I might just try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaleStagg]

When I had a garage door company come install my 16’ wide by 14’ tall door on the front of my building, he was amazed and took a bunch of photos of this himself.

[@heroknaderi]

Very cool set up I was thinking of wAys to automate these types of garage doors too this one seems to work the best I also thought about way too is if there was a gear on the side of the roller door mount the opener with a short belt or chain the opener drives the gear on the roller door’s spring rod but I like your way as good 😁👍

[@BorisFett]

Neat idea. I just installed that exact model opener in my garage. Found your video looking for ideas on my shops rollup doors. If i didnt have 14 foot tall doors thist might work.

[@JM-yx1lm]

Adjust your spring tension so it's easier for the opener to lift

[@CHEECHMUN]

@@JM-yx1lm I tried that, but no matter how many turns, it doesn't seem to help.

[@shimmyshookmybones]

thanks for posting! i've been looking for an automatic door opener for my roll-up garage doors and i've been a little horrified at the prices. this definitely seems like it would be worth a shot💪😁

[@DaleStagg]

shimmyshookmybones It really is not hard and mine still works perfect.

[@ManWithaPlan1658]

Brilliant! Thank you for the great idea.

[@toyo2502]

I just did this, and it works perfectly..best idea for cost efficiency..mine controls 2 doors joined together by a 2x4 w/ door trimmed out using a router to insure a no rub obstruction on metal, appears as long as its no obstruction it will work fine, also belt driven is more silent if noise bothers u. Thanks for ur ingenious idea!

[@DaleStagg]

I just got a new building and going to do this again and use for two doors like you did this time. Thanks

[@cindygordon7745]

@@DaleStagg be sure to show us that one too! 🙂

[@hometronicsflllc3952]

This is excellent. Going to attempt something similar- my head clearance isn’t as high unfortunately, but it looks like that can all be adjusted

[@DaleStagg]

It can easily be adjusted for higher or lower clearances.

[@DanoB-nn5cd]

wow great, Im going to try that , Thanks !!!

[@myrealtorandy]

May have to try this in my free time. Great job

[@isgcpatchclubthepatchclubo1768]

Can you post a few pics of how the motor is attached to the framing?

[@gcrauwels941]

I did something similar with a rolling gate that I made. Used a garage door opener and covered the motor housing with a garbage can.

[@Humberto300zx]

Amazing idea and video sir. Thank you

[@juliomartinez8270]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Misdby1]

man, That's brilliant.

[@soyxolo1349]

Cool idea brother

[@robflavawitz3198]

I will say that's pretty smart man looks good

[@ParkerTheGarageDoorGuy]

thats really cool

[@Lego31866]

You Sir, are impressive! I subscribed. Please keep it up. Injinuity seems to be a lost art.

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Hey I’m glad it worked out well for you. Do you think it will work with a 10x8 roll up door thanks for the video

[@DaleStagg]

Should work fine!

[@WillieStubbs]

If you can mount the motor near the floor and use a 2' long L shaped bar (since the motor is would be about 2' from the bottom of the opening) to attach to the chain then you can push those pesky programming buttons when you change out remotes or program for new vehicles. I'll save from having to climb a ladder. I was wondering if there wasn't a way to mount a sprocket to the end of the door turner and just use the sprocket gear on the garage door opener by itself without the rail.

[@RoxanneBenn]

I am planning on doing the same thing on my steel garage roll up doors. What an awesome Idea. I was wondering if the remotes will work ok through the metal building or did you have to install some kind of outside antenna?

[@DaleStagg]

Remotes work great through metal building.

[@michaelshalomgospel7815]

What material used this door.

[@simsfishingandoutdooradven2223]

Nice. What HP did you buy? 1.25? .o5? Thanks, I am getting my building built next month and have two doors.

[@gcrauwels941]

I just had mine built and probably am going to do this.

[@keenejunk697]

You can buy garage door openers made for these on eBay for $131 that's what I did and it works great

[@SlimDicky]

What one did you pick up?

[@mikelezan1023]

I don't see any such items, can you provide a link please.

[@SlimDicky]

Copy paste this in to ebay. 600N Electric Garage Roller Remote Door Opener Easy Install Reliable Motor Drive

[@steverussell6278]

Great idea and video but I'm curious as to what kind of an RV can you get through an 8x7 door?

[@DaleStagg]

My RV goes through a 14’ x 16’ door. That is a back door for air movement or smaller things.

[@davemann1017]

Do you think this could work on a 6’ roll up door or is there a minimum length for the belt drive? Do you need to add any additional weight to the bottom of the door? Debating on trying this instead of ordering a roll up door with the built in motor because then I’d have WiFi functionality for open/close on the shed.

[@DaleStagg]

It would work just fine. My opener has wifi already and works great. Either works though? You set the height of lift with the door for how high or how low to travel.

[@rodsdaytona]

Genius

[@mamamich]

What kind or make is that door? I'm looking for something that does not take too much headroom and side room. Thanks,

[@DaleStagg]

mamamich , it is a standard roll up door.

[@herbiehusker1889]

How do you like your Eagle building? We were looking at one, but aren't sure if they are any good.

[@DaleStagg]

They are really well built. I am having another one installed in the next couple of weeks. Slab is in progress now. I think they are well built.

[@eddiemunster5171]

Genius!

[@DaleStagg]

No my original idea but moved on the idea.

[@BecomingOffgrid]

Brilliant

[@psxcancer]

Great job, it looks great. A less expensive way to get that door open. Does it have to be Chamberlain? Does it have to be belt drive? Lastly, is that 1/2hp or 3/4hp Thanks

[@DaleStagg]

Any brand or model will work. I wanted this one because I can open it by my phone since my building is across the street from my home.

[@DaleStagg]

3/4, but 1/2 will work.

[@KRobTip4z]

Is that the style garage door that doesn't come with a chain pulley set-up that you have to manually push up with your hands like at storage facilities?

[@DaleStagg]

Yes, no chains on this one.

[@gcrauwels941]

@@DaleStagg Mine didn't come with them either. To lock them securely from the inside, I drilled the bar that protrudes through the track on the inside, rather than the outside so the lock can't be cut. For when I leave them closed long term.

[@Roba22]

How is this still doing for you? Any issues? Any danger or hazards with the chain drive and it being so accessible? Do you have a list of everything you used to do this? I want to do the same thing.

[@DaleStagg]

It works great still. In fact, I have another building being built and will install three more just like it. I have no list but most was with the belt drive opener. The rest, I winged it as I went. No seen dangers and mine is belt driven and is super quite. Could install a simple guard easily if wanted.

[@gtgodbear6320]

I love the Ingenuity of man. Mangenuity needs to become a new vocabulary word. I feel like a genius when I can make anything happen almost perfectly when I put my mind to it. Fix small problems to hone in a great product at the end.

[@derrickeaster8814]

Did you have to buy an extension kit for the height of the door?

[@d804boy]

I'm wondering the same thing. I have a 10x10 roll up.

[@derrickeaster8814]

@@d804boy I ended up purchasing the 9ft extention kit for my 10 ft door. The 10ft extention was too long but the 9ft extention gave me all but 7 inches of the door being fully open. Hope that helps

[@painlesstom]

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[@fuerzadedio]

Any concern about someone or a pet getting caught in the belt since its low and exposed? I like the setup though.

[@DaleStagg]

Not very likely since the belt rides up against the bar but always possible. I have a nee building being built and adding three more just like this. Could always put a guard around the belt and bar.

[@louierivera1011]

Nice

[@francop962]

Wonder if this would work for a 16’ wide roll up door?

[@DaleStagg]

I added another one on my back building only it opens two doors with the one opener. One is an eight foot wide door and the second door is a nine footer, so yes, it would open a 16 foot door without issue. I just put my opener between both doors and used a wide metal bar to fasten to each door.

[@toddlesb19]

How is this security wise? Can the door be lifted manually?

[@DaleStagg]

No, you cannot open the door as long as it is attached to garage door opener.

[@Redrune0928]

Dale this is genius. I am definitely going to do this on my new metal garage. Is it still working?

[@DaleStagg]

elmedico0928 works great! Have made no changes and works perfect as it is.

[@painlesstom]

I did this 5 years ago, still working fine. Have done on two buildings of mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rZdZSrgJJ4hJo

[@DaleStagg]

Yes, this was not my actual idea but saw it done and knew I could do the same thing myself.

[@MoparGuy1625]

That’s fucking genius!!!!

[@jodymorrison6920]

Does the safety reversal system work?

[@dalestagg6210]

Yes

[@yoloboyz3756]

Whats the brand of opener did u use Model # etc.... Plz help plz

[@DaleStagg]

I bought the Chamberlain 1.25 hp, but most any would work. I wanted to be able to open/close using WiFi for reason using this model.

[@cindygordon7745]

@@DaleStagg in one place you said 3/4 hp but here you said 1.25 hp. Can you clarify please, which one you used? LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much for sharing

[@DaleStagg]

@@cindygordon7745 I used the 1.25 but 3/4 would work fine. I am putting another in to do two doors at same time using a 1.25 for them both together.

[@lifestoshortbed5027]

F***ing genius

[@mothusilerothodi9594]

WHT could be the problem whn I click remote it moves ND stops a bit

[@DaleStagg]

Big enough motor to lift? Try oiling the door sides to insure no binding. Check the sensors to insure nothing blocking from lowering? Start by lubricating the door on each side track. Grease or oil to verify it can move freely. Check the sensitivity of door opener and adjust to allow heavier doors. They can be set sensitive and needs to adjust to lift heavier loads.

[@robertboyero3797]

I just started working on mine. The very bottom of my door flexes on the down stroke and binds against the door track. I am hoping L brackets will solve the problem.

[@DaleStagg]

It should help. On my second door I did this too, I used Unistrut and flex is gone on it.

[@robertboyero3797]

@@DaleStagg any pictures on how you used the unistrut?

[@DaleStagg]

@@robertboyero3797 Sorry, it is not at my home but at another location that is distance away now. I just used self drilling screws and used just like my round pole but is more stable and does not try to turn like the round pipe did.

[@robertboyero3797]

@@DaleStagg thanks. I got it done using some L brackets and L channel that comes with holes in it already.

[@Kgoutdoor]

How much did this run you?

[@DaleStagg]

Cost of a door opener. There are different models so cost varies.

[@Kgoutdoor]

What is the company? Does it vary in size of door? I have a 9’ x 8’

[@baba_jab9898]

After 3 years how is this working now?

[@DaleStagg]

It gets used multiple times every day. Works perfect!

[@skyward12345]

I forgot to mention below I have two garage doors and will be adding another identical Chamberlain opener now that I know it can lift the full 8’ without the extra extension kit. I wanted to buy only one first to be sure and see if it would lift correctly. My 1 ton Dodge Ram dually is right at 7’ tall with a short antenna atop the cab in the other bay and it certainly needs the full lift. Now I’m confident to buy another, and install will go much quicker this time.

[@TheMopar97]

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[@jeremywheeler8417]

Good idea, but it seems like it would lift too much on one side.

[@DaleStagg]

Still working great as it is.

[@rydfree]

Will work fine if door is operating smoothly but if it gets in a bind it will warp the door . Maybe the opener has a overload that will react quickly in that event though .

[@hvguy]

Clever 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@painlesstom]

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[@Mike-en4ye]

I’ve been pricing them there no more expensive than the one you bought. Around $170 on Amazon.

[@DaleStagg]

They were much more expensive when I did this. However, mine is a smart version opener that I can operate from my phone using wifi also. I use that option frequently too.

[@TimCates]

you can get roll up door openers for 150...these doors are not heavy.

[@DaleStagg]

I never found them that cheap. At least not then.

[@DaleStagg]

Found them as you say now for that price range but does not fit my door well. About to do a double door and will do it with the same method as before. My drum does not have the openings for the rollers to work without major mods.

[@incan87]

Ghetto lol jk. Good thinking. Theres a garage door opener that you put on the side that's not too expensive now

[@onebadsob3]

What is the brand and model, how much? Looking for something for ours now. Nice idea using the regular opener though

[@anowarakhand6780]

Next

[@DaleStagg]

N3xt what?