Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  

Homemade Roofing Escalator


BUILDER:
grannyjones on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade roofing escalator powered by a garage door opener. Carriage and supporting ramp were constructed from wood.
RATING:
(0)
Post a comment
Feb 25, 2014 10:16 PM
daveward
I assume this idea would work for any homemade conveyor belt project...just wonder how you size the opener to ensure the weight can be moved.
Dec 19, 2013 3:28 PM
DIYer
Good idea. Makes bringing up materials a lot easier and safer.
Read all comments
Rate this build:
CATEGORIES:
TAGS:
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
3
FILES:


Newest Forum Posts
  1. Fixing a broken PVC pipe inside a wall - GIF by desbromilow on 2024-05-12 00:02:59
  2. Hammer painting on glass - GIF by ToolTalkBot on 2024-05-11 21:51:01
  3. Scuba diver cleaning ship propellor - GIF by ToolTalkBot on 2024-05-11 20:27:01
  4. Undercarriage car wash - GIF by ductape on 2024-05-11 19:30:29
  5. Traditional rope making - GIF by ToolTalkBot on 2024-05-11 19:13:01
  6. Homemade lathe drive center by troyhaack on 2024-05-11 18:56:32
  7. Making counter sink nuts by saintrain on 2024-05-11 18:22:18
  8. Suction cup barnacles for illegal parkers in NYC - GIF by Jon on 2024-05-11 18:11:42
  9. Mystery rod shuffling machine - GIF by garrie on 2024-05-11 17:25:08
  10. Tool for removing entangled sticks from wire fences - GIF by Karl_H on 2024-05-11 15:55:11
DIY Roofing Escalator - comment on how to build a Roofing Escalator - 2 comments
daveward says:
Feb 25, 2014 10:16 PM
I assume this idea would work for any homemade conveyor belt project...just wonder how you size the opener to ensure the weight can be moved.

DIYer says:
Dec 19, 2013 3:28 PM
Good idea. Makes bringing up materials a lot easier and safer.

Related Homemade Tools:



Homemade Tools eBooks

Signup for our newsletter and get the 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook free!