Great video! I am doing something similar and have a question. AmI understanding correctly from the comments that the ceiling joists you're lag screwing into are 2x6's? If so, what is the span of the joists (end to end)? Thanks!
Yes, the bottom chord (or the bottom) of the trusses is 2x6, 2' on center and spanning 32'. Trusses are called a spread web design to give me attic space with a live load rating in the attic. That's why my trusses are 2x6 on the bottom. Hope that answers your question.
I really like the unistrut with a bolt on each side. I haven't seen that version before... I'm also going to be bolting mine directly into the ceiling joists and I don't like the brackets that most people use that drop the unistrut down a couple inches from the ceiling as my garage ceiling is fairly low; I was thinking about a deeper channel and just bolting through the holes into the joists, but the unistrut you use uses 2x the lag bolts and that gives me a bit more confidence.
Thanks for watching! I haven't had any issues with this design yet. I have found I use it more than I thought I would. I think if I were to redesign it, I wouldn't use lag bolts but maybe threaded rod or long bolts to go through the ceiling and to a steal plate or something equivalent that rests on top of the truss. Would take a little more work but would be stronger than lag bolts.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIY My garage is directly below my kitchen and I have no way to access the top of the trusses for a through-bolt type install. Do you happen to have a link to the Unistrut that you purchased / that's in the video? I looked at the Amazon link in your comment and it's not the same Unistrut as in the video.
It's been a while but I believe you are right about unistrut link. I provided that as an example but I should update that now that you say that. I got the unistrut at menards I believe because that was the only way to get a full 10 foot piece. Menards SKU: 3656562. I'm sure any big box store near you would have it.
I’m really surprised you only have 20,000 views over two years. This is a project I’ve wanted to do for longer than that and most of the videos on UA-cam are filled with people that love the sound of their own voice and too many plugs for advertisers. Thank you for finally addressing how you mounted the strut to the ceiling with lag bolts!!! You mentioned buying angle iron and cutting them to weld for the mounting. I’m only seeing flat metal. am I missing something on how you mounted it? it looks like the lag bolts go straight up into the joist unless that’s the part of the angle iron I don’t see???
Thanks for the compliment! Yes, I welded angle iron to the sides of the strut every 24" on center. Drilled holes for the lag bolts and mounted to the ceiling. Hope that makes sense. It's hard to tell from the video with it being painted.
Glad to see it up. I have been thinking of one in my shop. Question, I have an 8-ft long barn door / pocket door system, do you think it would hold? I'll show it this week.
Instead of welding angle to the sides of the strut, manufacturers make brackets to suspend the channel. Unistrut P1834-EG is their bracket but Superstrut and Bline make the same brackets.
You are exactly right Sir! I actually ordered some but they came in the wrong size. Shipped them back but wasn't gonna wait for another order. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you VERY much! You did not disappoint. This is a WAY cheaper and easier solution than what I had planned. I will be building the same. 👍🏼
Still using mine today with no issue.
You have a lot of faith in that winch/hoist mount above your head! 😁
Great video! I am doing something similar and have a question. AmI understanding correctly from the comments that the ceiling joists you're lag screwing into are 2x6's? If so, what is the span of the joists (end to end)? Thanks!
Yes, the bottom chord (or the bottom) of the trusses is 2x6, 2' on center and spanning 32'. Trusses are called a spread web design to give me attic space with a live load rating in the attic. That's why my trusses are 2x6 on the bottom. Hope that answers your question.
Perfect... Exactly what I need. Thanks
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
I really like the unistrut with a bolt on each side. I haven't seen that version before... I'm also going to be bolting mine directly into the ceiling joists and I don't like the brackets that most people use that drop the unistrut down a couple inches from the ceiling as my garage ceiling is fairly low; I was thinking about a deeper channel and just bolting through the holes into the joists, but the unistrut you use uses 2x the lag bolts and that gives me a bit more confidence.
Thanks for watching! I haven't had any issues with this design yet. I have found I use it more than I thought I would. I think if I were to redesign it, I wouldn't use lag bolts but maybe threaded rod or long bolts to go through the ceiling and to a steal plate or something equivalent that rests on top of the truss. Would take a little more work but would be stronger than lag bolts.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIY My garage is directly below my kitchen and I have no way to access the top of the trusses for a through-bolt type install.
Do you happen to have a link to the Unistrut that you purchased / that's in the video? I looked at the Amazon link in your comment and it's not the same Unistrut as in the video.
It's been a while but I believe you are right about unistrut link. I provided that as an example but I should update that now that you say that. I got the unistrut at menards I believe because that was the only way to get a full 10 foot piece. Menards SKU: 3656562. I'm sure any big box store near you would have it.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIY Thanks a lot. Much appreciated. There's no Menards where I live, but hopefully I can find that brand somewhere local.
I’m really surprised you only have 20,000 views over two years. This is a project I’ve wanted to do for longer than that and most of the videos on UA-cam are filled with people that love the sound of their own voice and too many plugs for advertisers.
Thank you for finally addressing how you mounted the strut to the ceiling with lag bolts!!!
You mentioned buying angle iron and cutting them to weld for the mounting. I’m only seeing flat metal. am I missing something on how you mounted it? it looks like the lag bolts go straight up into the joist unless that’s the part of the angle iron I don’t see???
Thanks for the compliment! Yes, I welded angle iron to the sides of the strut every 24" on center. Drilled holes for the lag bolts and mounted to the ceiling. Hope that makes sense. It's hard to tell from the video with it being painted.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video
Glad the video helped!
Can you do more maintenance videos on the king quad
I just a full service on it this spring. Didn't make a video though.
Glad to see it up. I have been thinking of one in my shop. Question, I have an 8-ft long barn door / pocket door system, do you think it would hold? I'll show it this week.
I actually looked at similar beams at Tractor Supply. They seem very rigid.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIY Thanks, I started it today, I am loading the vid as I reply.
How much weight can the actual unistrut handle? Could you lift a moose?
I'm not sure what the limit of it would be. A 1,500 pound moose might be a bit much for the unistrut.
Instead of welding angle to the sides of the strut, manufacturers make brackets to suspend the channel. Unistrut P1834-EG is their bracket but Superstrut and Bline make the same brackets.
You are exactly right Sir! I actually ordered some but they came in the wrong size. Shipped them back but wasn't gonna wait for another order. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What Would you say the full weight of the quad is?
Dry weight is 600 pounds, add weight of oil, gas, winch, aftermarket tires. I would guess around 650 total weight.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIY thank you
That’s a good idea.....I kneed one of those in my garage.....CHEERS
Did you do any reinforcement in the attic with the trusses? Or just bolt it from he underside?
I didn't do any reinforcing to the trusses but my trusses are over built using 2x6's. Thanks for watching!
Drywall anchors
@@jessihawkins9116lmao yea that would hold it
Neat idea for unistrut trolley
Thanks! It has been working great for the few times I have used it.
Great for hoisting something after a successful hunt.
Absolutely! Can't wait to try it out with a nice buck this fall!
Hey. You're still around. =)
Hey there, yup I'm still around. I don't post as much as I would like to but I'm still here.
@@UpperPeninsulaDIYit hasn’t fallen yet?🤔
this isn’t going to end well 😔
Still working great!
Explain why
@@steveg2509 it’s going to fall on someone
Fair enough. Hopefully he addressed it
I could use one of these in the bedroom
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