Measure the distance from this spot to the floor below the doorway.
Diy pulley system for attic.
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Double knot and use a lighter to melt the para chord to prevent it from un raveling optional.
Mark a spot on this beam that is centered over this door.
Now your diy pulley system has a handle.
You don t want them to fall out.
Instead of giving yourself a hard time and risk breaking your back or falling from the ladder use a pulley system to help you bring those boxes up the attic.
This featured diy project is a simple build that works for those with pull down attic ladders that have straight side rails.
This homeowner has designed a pulley system that can be used to transport items into it.
Below i ll discuss another style which is a platform style supported by 4 points.
Attach the s shaped hook at the other end of the nylon rope to something heavy and pump those muscles.
With a few ropes and a bit of ingenuity he has created a pulley system.
Hope this video helps if you plan on building an attic lift such as this one.
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Make a attic storage assistance by using a pulley system to help load up the attic ladder getting things in the attic can be hectic.
Use about a two foot length of rope and tie and melt a knot at either end.
Add 3 more feet to the result.
Like anything there can be even more fancy or elaborate systems.
Setting up a 4 point pulley lift system optional setup everything so far has created the basics for a simple pulley system like the one seen in the video.
Multiply the result by two.
Select a beam in your attic that runs directly over the attic door.
Attach your larger pulleys well to a stable board built inside your attic.
Drill a hole for the para chord to fit in.