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patcolb
11-06-05, 01:59 PM
Has anyone constructed a large platform that can be raised and lowed with pulleys for use in the garage or basemen? I would appreciate receiving tips on design, cobstruction and the pulleys that were used. The platform will be used for a slot care or model railroad.

Thanks in advance.

slickshift
11-07-05, 05:23 AM
I don't have any plans, but did construct a lift-away storage for a vida dinghy
I would like to say that the block and tackle helped tremendously with the lifting lowering

I'm assuming your platform will have some weight to it, so I thought I'd mention it
patcolb
11-08-05, 04:28 PM
Thanks! What size block and tackle did you use? Is it something easily available from Home Depot?

slickshift
11-10-05, 07:21 AM
...What size block and tackle did you use? Is it something easily available from Home Depot?
That I don't know, as I have had it for years
It was bought pre-Depot
It was at a local hardware or boat store

I will say it was not as big as you'd think considering how heavy the dinghy was