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    Default My Low-tech lift

    Hi Guys
    As i'm recovering from my Lyme disease,
    I've had some time to finally improve a few things in the shop.
    The lift comprises of a Harbor Freight lift,some Stanley barn door track and a Gorilla panel lift- http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Grippe...007TYCA8-Works great!
    No more lifting!
    Thanks RussTodd from WidgetworksUnlimited!

    Erminio
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    Sorry Forgot the photos
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    I am actually in the process of setting up a similar lift and was pondering the best way to actually hold the sheet and using the panel lifter is a great idea!
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    Hi Tom
    The Gorilla panel carrier is an easy and effective solution.
    I wish I had done this a long time ago!
    Please let me know if you have any questions,

    Thanks
    Erminio
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    That is a clever setup. I could set up something like that, I wonder how much weight will the door track will hold? Any guesses?

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    Very neat solution Erminio.
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    Thanks Bob
    It's been working very well!

    Ernie
    Literature says track is rated at 450 lbs /hoist is 440 lbs
    I just lift one sheet of ply at a time.
    It is bolted to wooden rafters so I wouldn't lift anything over 150 lbs or so
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    I have used the Gorilla panel lift for years as my grip fails me because of
    years of turning wrenches and arthritis. I have seen them release very
    unexpectedly when the panel is bumped from the bottom- have learned
    to be very careful. Gene

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    Erminio,

    I know this is an older post, but I was wondering where you got your track and track hangers from? I'm really struggling finding track for my lifting project. National Hardware wants BIG $$$$ and has minimum amounts to order. I've checked with the suppliers they list for their products and they are all coming back with over $600 for track, track hangers and the cars. Ridiculous in my opinion!!

    Thanks for any help!
    Don
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    Don Check with the big box stores they usually carry it on hand fairly cheap too

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