We had ladder winches that we built in our welding shop back in 1972. We used them on extension ladders to lift O6D compressors on and off roofs. 1 man could replace a semi by himself. Lately these ladder lifts/winches are illegal per OSHA regulation ladder rules. Just like the stinger one man crane we use to pull up on the roof and could lift compressors, refrigeration and AC condensing units, and exhaust fans. They were great while it lasted, again not permitted per OSHA.
I agree with you. The problem is that when someone using these homemade items has an accident, then the insurance co. & OSHA gets involved & now the people who follow safety rules & regs have extra burdens put on them. My advice, hire a crane to lift all your compressors & tools to the roof using a heavy gauge wire basket available at industrial supply warehouses.
Awesome. Much more satisfying to roll your own rather than paying someone else if you can. I wonder how many techs watched this and said to themselves:"hey, I thought of doing that!", yet never had. Good inspiration for us all to get to doing!
Nice. I need to rig something up to lift a furnace into the attic using a 1/4 ton harrington hoist. just don't like using the rafters.. thanks for the ideas.
Great tips. Thank you very much. I just got an idea. I will start with what you did, but I will make it interchangeable between stable winch and movable. We will see.
I was thinking about small versions of the crane with trolley for some of these 2hp condenser fan motors so don’t drop dam thing through a coil Also thought about a tee handle with a set screw collar to shaft so have something to hold onto or hook winch cable hook too These chiller fan motors are getting heavier I’m getting older
Thanks Jaun! I really miss making them...Anyone that is new to my channel has no idea if I know anything about the field. It sucks but I'm making the best of it . Thanks so much for you're kind words, people like you drive me to too make the videos in the first place. 👍👍👍
hey rick its weird man. I actually miss your refrigeration videos because they were so informative BUT these new videos kick ass! They also really set you apart in the sense of nobody is doing these make your own hvac tools videos. MUch respect brother
Thanks Kenny that's a great perspective for me to try to look at.👍👍. In all reality I would prefer to do my other videos but there's no easy way to do it unless something changes. Maybe you should look into being a motivational speaker on the side? That really lifted me up thanks. 🤜🤛
Thanks Dan! That's what I was hoping for 👍👍. I watched a crap load of videos to get some of these ideas. If you improve the design or just want to show off your project, please post something on my Facebook page 🙂.
..good thinking....made me think, what if you used a double step ladder and put the adaptor on backwards from how you have it now, , with the boom sticking through...nice job, good video.
Love the cranes very creative... you can also use it for your 13 year old boy when he discovers girls hook it thur their belt loop keep them in sight at all times until you're ready send them to school with a Tracker collar no all joking aside you made some really great projects great job 👍
Definitely saves legs when by yourself on the job use the same concept on rough ins with big fittings or nesting a bunch together taps wyes and ells tapers I've seen two ladders used as lift for a 3 ton package unit kind of sketchy but they got it up in one pc for a single story only good idea no crane fee waiting great time saver cost savings passed to customers nominal fee for service.
Cool ideas. I’m curious about thus ladder crane raising a small condenser. Looks like I would have to lean way out to get the drill on. I wonder if the drill point could be facing the operator?
There's a few videos on UA-cam that has one just about like it but it's a little heavier Duty. One major thing to consider is make sure you're wearing your PPE and harness when you're doing this because you could get an OSHA violation. Also there's a possibility that because the ladder is not being used by manufacture specs that OSHA could also site you as a violation. ***As always use at your own risk and verify these things before attempting this. *** Thanks 4 watching!
You could mount it how you prefer and use a pulley to make the angle down. I haven't verified the max capacity yet but I think It could handle 300lbs . If You reinforce the 45 degree axle with a 45 degree brace it could do alot more.
Been wondering how I was going to get stuff topside as an older newbie without breaking my back! Have looked at the ladder hoists, but the COST!! This is the PERFECT solution. That will be in my truck! LOL!! Harbor Freight saves the day again! I don't have any of the scrap metal, but I know my steel supplier sells theirs for .06 a pound so... Nice MIGn there brother! Those joints should give you a lot of trouble-free service. I may run mine to Lima Powder if I think it's good enough. That should make it last.
Thanks, my dad was a welder at General Dynamics and tought me. I don't do it everyday so it usually takes me a few inches to get my groove back. You could either go to Allen County Fab or Century in Van Wert for metal. That green metal that it's made out of won't rust anytime soon. I only painted it black to make it look nicer. You still haven't told me who you are?
@@HVACRSurvival My name's Curt. I live in Findlay. I'll message you sometime on facebook and fill you in on the rest, don't want to give my full name on YT. Finishing up 1st week in may, taking my EPA in 3 weeks, wish me luck getting my universal on the first try! Don't want to go broke one part at a time!!
You probably could if you drilled out the metal and welded onto the worm drive. I had some problems needing more power from my drill so I redesigned it with a electric winch, it works allot better now and it works in more applications. Check out the video for that one.
@@HVACRSurvival Thanks. I just watched the video. Major upgrade! I'm sorry I commented before watching your improved version. We appreciate you sharing your ingenuity. Strain the brain, not the back.
Fantastic video brother !!!! Love the ideas definitely gonna build that ladder crane ive been wanting one forever but could never justify spending that much lol do you have anywhere with plans ? Like the spacing of where to weld the brackets or the overall length of the different pieces ? Thank you again for making such great videos!!!!!
Message me trough Facebook and I'll measure it out for you. * I'm not going to say it's perfect, but it works good for my two ladders. It was mainly clamps and trial and error at first. Thanks for watching👍👍
I don't see why it wouldn't. That's not what I designed it for but the electric winch version that I made is capable of 1500 lb. You have to remember the weight limit of your ladder is usually only 300lbs if you're lucky, not to mention if OSHA was watching you might get a fine.
Really wanted to pay more attention but some of that spinning around made me dizzy so I just set it to the side and listened and just glanced it. It was like watching a roller coaster on tv but it sounded like some good ideas. Sorry, I'll try harder next time and I did L&S
Just throwing this out there, Don't try to move your eyes to see what object I'm panning to next, let my camera move to the object for you. That's probably why it's such a problem. I can't set up a tripod and frame every shot, I'm lucky I can even record these, most employers won't let you.
That was L channel that I cut and welded together. Check out the newest video called the ultimate ladder crane. I stopped using this bracket and made one that does 5 types of lifting.
I wouldn't try anything much bigger than a hermetic compressor if I was going up the roof hatch, the only time I used it was for a 5 ton rtu compressor and I used the strait ladder. If I wanted to pull a real big compressor up the hatch way, I would rather use the second uni-strut crane I showed because you can slide the load left or right. Far as constitution, I pieced the ladder crane together piece by piece, I didn't have any layout planes. I can measure it out for you if you like, just contact me through Facebook.
Just some advice from a retired contractor, I was like you making my own hardware. Don’t let OSHA see you using any of this. You will fined out buying the manufacture product was cheap compared to the fine. I also worked as Safety Director for a Excavating Co. My suggestion is for you to get up to speed on OSHA. If you would like to get more info please feel free to contact me.
I appreciate what you're saying, I know that I need to wear a harness and all the other PPE that goes along with that, which I have. I also have my 10-hour card which is usually plenty for what I do. (I've had several people ask me to build this and I have rejected all offers because I know the legal liabilities that would go along with it.) It reminds me of the question I asked during safety class "how do you make a secured, approved rigging point as the first person on the roof when you can't be secured when you're making the secured connection." It's like the chicken and the egg, which one came first? They couldn't quite answer it in a way that didn't show that at one point you're going to be unsafe until you install the anchor.
Something to remember. These are fine to use at home, but when taken onto a job site that is covered by state or OSHA regs, like hoisting an air con unit onto a paying customers roof, you are using a lifting device that has no engineering behind it, isnt rated or tested for max safe load and isnt inspected for safety by any regulatory agency. The liability is all on you for any damage or injury. 2 6:03 Uni strut or whatever you call it is for hanging pipe or electrical conduits, not as structural members in hoisting applications. This little monorail hoist is scary. Buy a load rated and engineered one from Harbor Freight. 3 A homemade hook???? You gotta be kidding me. Accident looking for a place to happen. I realize you are only lifting to rooftops, and probably under 500 pounds, but even ten pounds, dropping from 20 feet can kill you. 4 In this day and age of law suit hungry idiots, if someone makes a ladder hoist as you recommend in the video, and gets hurt, He can sue the crap out of you. I am a retired crane and hoist inspector and journeyman Boilermaker fitter welder.
Do you think maybe that's why I have not made these and sold them? I have friends in the legal system and that's the reason why I put in my videos that they're all for entertainment only and not instructional videos. Also I've never recommended lifting a whole air conditioner on a roof that is totally stupid. There are actual manufacturers of these that are using them to lift whole units onto the roof. Somehow he got it OSHA approved and it's on my video where I went down to ahr 2022 and I talked to the guy and did an interview with him. I fully understand what you're saying and I agree that's the reason why I haven't done anything more with it than use it for my own personal use.
Check out the newer better designed ultimate ladder crane 2020. ua-cam.com/video/6G95R3krvmc/v-deo.html
That ladder lift is freaking genius
That's the first gen. Look at the latest gen, it blows this away
We had ladder winches that we built in our welding shop back in 1972. We used them on extension ladders to lift O6D compressors on and off roofs. 1 man could replace a semi by himself. Lately these ladder lifts/winches are illegal per OSHA regulation ladder rules. Just like the stinger one man crane we use to pull up on the roof and could lift compressors, refrigeration and AC condensing units, and exhaust fans. They were great while it lasted, again not permitted per OSHA.
I agree with you. The problem is that when someone using these homemade items has an accident, then the insurance co. & OSHA gets involved & now the people who follow safety rules & regs have extra burdens put on them. My advice, hire a crane to lift all your compressors & tools to the roof using a heavy gauge wire basket available at industrial supply warehouses.
wow, thank you for showing this video, I will start to build one soon I really need it for my company.
Check out the newer video than this one it's a lot better design
Awesome. Much more satisfying to roll your own rather than paying someone else if you can. I wonder how many techs watched this and said to themselves:"hey, I thought of doing that!", yet never had. Good inspiration for us all to get to doing!
Absolutely👍👍 I hope to start seeing more new custom tools on other people's videos, that would be cool.
Necessity is the mother of invention ideas my grandmother used to said, thank you for sharing yours, you are a grate person god bless you.
Your very welcome! Thank you, God has been very good to me.
Great inventions Rick ...Hope you keep doing em' ...
I'm trying, onsite videos were more convenient. 🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Nice. I need to rig something up to lift a furnace into the attic using a 1/4 ton harrington hoist. just don't like using the rafters.. thanks for the ideas.
Great tips. Thank you very much. I just got an idea. I will start with what you did, but I will make it interchangeable between stable winch and movable. We will see.
See the latest version.
This is one of your best videos yet, great job👍
Thank you Superior! I'm glad you liked it. It's not easy knowing what to record next.
Just a suggestion, but do one on correct operation and set up on a H-10 Pro Leak Detector
@@superiorcomfortheatingairl4636 sounds like a good idea! Thank you sir!👍👍
Thanks for the great ideas, I really like the compressor carrier, I think I'm gonna make that one.
Awesome Tim 👍🏻👍🏻That's why I made it, mission accomplished!
I am going to make the ladder winch. Thanks for the video.
You bet! Email me pics when your finished with it. 👍👍
Excellent ideas. Thank you
I was thinking about small versions of the crane with trolley for some of these 2hp condenser fan motors so don’t drop dam thing through a coil
Also thought about a tee handle with a set screw collar to shaft so have something to hold onto or hook winch cable hook too
These chiller fan motors are getting heavier I’m getting older
love it. Thank you for sharing. It is great idea. I will try to make one.
Great ideas Rick 👍. (I miss VERY MUCH to watch you in action on the field, you are in my Top-3 USA Techs 🙁 ). Cheers from Europe .
Thanks Jaun! I really miss making them...Anyone that is new to my channel has no idea if I know anything about the field. It sucks but I'm making the best of it . Thanks so much for you're kind words, people like you drive me to too make the videos in the first place. 👍👍👍
Nice ladder crane. And sweat pants too 👍👍
Thanks Dave! I was at the gym earlier. 😂👍👍 I'm eventually going to do a video how I went from 255lbs to 176lbs that I'm at now.
N.W. Ohio HVAC Videos that will be awesome 👏
hey rick
its weird man. I actually miss your refrigeration videos because they were so informative BUT these new videos kick ass! They also really set you apart in the sense of nobody is doing these make your own hvac tools videos. MUch respect brother
Thanks Kenny that's a great perspective for me to try to look at.👍👍. In all reality I would prefer to do my other videos but there's no easy way to do it unless something changes. Maybe you should look into being a motivational speaker on the side? That really lifted me up thanks. 🤜🤛
Very innovative thinking outside the box solutions time savers help the little guys stay afloat in a competitive market..
Thanks man👍👍
I love this video. Awesome Idea's and Makes. Right up my alley..
Glad you liked it! It makes all the work worth it! Thanks 4 watching!!
I am going to have to makes these. Good idea.
Thanks Dan! That's what I was hoping for 👍👍. I watched a crap load of videos to get some of these ideas. If you improve the design or just want to show off your project, please post something on my Facebook page 🙂.
Would love to see some videos of these in action or how to make them!
I have a new crane I made. I'm gonna record using it once I get a chance.
..good thinking....made me think, what if you used a double step ladder and put the adaptor on backwards from how you have it now, , with the boom sticking through...nice job, good video.
Thank you 👍👍
That recovery coil could have dual purposes. After the job's done, back at the ranch, it makes a great instant adult beverage cooler.
Dual purpose under cover parts🤣👍👍
simple to the point the way i like things.. goood job!!! awesome
Thanks Will, I'm really glad you liked it!👍👍. I try to cut as much unneeded dead spots in the video as possible. ( I hate videos that drag out 😩 . )
Love the cranes very creative... you can also use it for your 13 year old boy when he discovers girls hook it thur their belt loop keep them in sight at all times until you're ready send them to school with a Tracker collar no all joking aside you made some really great projects great job 👍
Check out the newest version that I posted a while back, that thing is twice as nice as this one. Thanks for the feedback!
Nice tools to get on the RUFF! 🐶
Watch more videos and see what other words I create 😂🙂
Wow Thank you ! like how is not too big and strong enough to handle a good amount of weight
My newest version works great for a lot of different things. I pulled the burner off of a commercial boiler this week using the trolley setup.
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Brilliant. Where did you find that very short blue 1/4 inch flare hose?
Love the hook for self roping your crap off the roof 👍
It really works great! Thanks 4 watching👍👍
Definitely saves legs when by yourself on the job use the same concept on rough ins with big fittings or nesting a bunch together taps wyes and ells tapers I've seen two ladders used as lift for a 3 ton package unit kind of sketchy but they got it up in one pc for a single story only good idea no crane fee waiting great time saver cost savings passed to customers nominal fee for service.
Awesome ideas and once again, great video😊
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment👍👍
Great info not in HVAC but like that ladder attachment. Raleigh can sure use someone with your attitude down this way.
Thank you for your kind words. I try to do my best no matter what I'm doing. Doesn't matter if it's Videos, HVAC, or hanging a picture 😲
Cool ideas. I’m curious about thus ladder crane raising a small condenser. Looks like I would have to lean way out to get the drill on. I wonder if the drill point could be facing the operator?
There's a few videos on UA-cam that has one just about like it but it's a little heavier Duty. One major thing to consider is make sure you're wearing your PPE and harness when you're doing this because you could get an OSHA violation. Also there's a possibility that because the ladder is not being used by manufacture specs that OSHA could also site you as a violation. ***As always use at your own risk and verify these things before attempting this. *** Thanks 4 watching!
You could mount it how you prefer and use a pulley to make the angle down. I haven't verified the max capacity yet but I think It could handle 300lbs . If You reinforce the 45 degree axle with a 45 degree brace it could do alot more.
Where did you buy the trolley system
Great vid 👍🏼
Been wondering how I was going to get stuff topside as an older newbie without breaking my back! Have looked at the ladder hoists, but the COST!! This is the PERFECT solution. That will be in my truck! LOL!! Harbor Freight saves the day again! I don't have any of the scrap metal, but I know my steel supplier sells theirs for .06 a pound so...
Nice MIGn there brother! Those joints should give you a lot of trouble-free service. I may run mine to Lima Powder if I think it's good enough. That should make it last.
Thanks, my dad was a welder at General Dynamics and tought me. I don't do it everyday so it usually takes me a few inches to get my groove back. You could either go to Allen County Fab or Century in Van Wert for metal. That green metal that it's made out of won't rust anytime soon. I only painted it black to make it look nicer. You still haven't told me who you are?
@@HVACRSurvival My name's Curt. I live in Findlay. I'll message you sometime on facebook and fill you in on the rest, don't want to give my full name on YT. Finishing up 1st week in may, taking my EPA in 3 weeks, wish me luck getting my universal on the first try! Don't want to go broke one part at a time!!
Love the crane. Any way to put another drive nut on the other end of the worm drive so you could operate
it from underneath and on top?
You probably could if you drilled out the metal and welded onto the worm drive. I had some problems needing more power from my drill so I redesigned it with a electric winch, it works allot better now and it works in more applications. Check out the video for that one.
@@HVACRSurvival Thanks. I just watched the video. Major upgrade! I'm sorry I commented before
watching your improved version. We appreciate you sharing your ingenuity. Strain the brain, not the
back.
Fantastic video brother !!!! Love the ideas definitely gonna build that ladder crane ive been wanting one forever but could never justify spending that much lol do you have anywhere with plans ? Like the spacing of where to weld the brackets or the overall length of the different pieces ? Thank you again for making such great videos!!!!!
Message me trough Facebook and I'll measure it out for you. * I'm not going to say it's perfect, but it works good for my two ladders. It was mainly clamps and trial and error at first. Thanks for watching👍👍
Could you send a link for the harbor freight lift?
That’s just the worm drive. I rebuilt this with an electric winch.
Good Stuff N. W Ohio . Digging that Ladder adapter .
Thanks for checking it out!
Awesome video thanks
Thanks, I have made similar tools
Check out my newest version of this down in the link below. It's a lot better than this one.
Great video thank you
Great ideas, and explanation, You should look into teaching at a local community College, college or trade School. Keep up the good work.
Maybe some day I might look into that when I get older. Thanks for watching!
Awesome something to think 🤔 about going to try to make one
Check out the second video I made, that crane blows this one away.
Where did you buy the trolley rollers
Amazon
Hey, whats that tool with the circular copper tubing ?
Thermal transformer. Basically it cools the refrigerant to allow a quicker recovery
Thermal transformer. Basically it cools the refrigerant to allow a quicker recovery
Good video thank you
Love it
i just simply use channel locks to get the compressor out.
Would it beable to lift a 2 ton minisplit condenser unit???
I don't see why it wouldn't. That's not what I designed it for but the electric winch version that I made is capable of 1500 lb. You have to remember the weight limit of your ladder is usually only 300lbs if you're lucky, not to mention if OSHA was watching you might get a fine.
Really wanted to pay more attention but some of that spinning around made me dizzy so I just set it to the side and listened and just glanced it. It was like watching a roller coaster on tv but it sounded like some good ideas.
Sorry, I'll try harder next time and I did L&S
Just throwing this out there, Don't try to move your eyes to see what object I'm panning to next, let my camera move to the object for you. That's probably why it's such a problem. I can't set up a tripod and frame every shot, I'm lucky I can even record these, most employers won't let you.
Where you get the L metel that goes to the step ladder sir. Thanks.
That was L channel that I cut and welded together. Check out the newest video called the ultimate ladder crane. I stopped using this bracket and made one that does 5 types of lifting.
Good idea thank you sir
Waite till you see the redesigned one.
Nice video...Just curious on how you get the load off when on a roof hatch?
Do you have a cut sheet on how you made your winch?
I wouldn't try anything much bigger than a hermetic compressor if I was going up the roof hatch, the only time I used it was for a 5 ton rtu compressor and I used the strait ladder. If I wanted to pull a real big compressor up the hatch way, I would rather use the second uni-strut crane I showed because you can slide the load left or right. Far as constitution, I pieced the ladder crane together piece by piece, I didn't have any layout planes. I can measure it out for you if you like, just contact me through Facebook.
Can you tell me where or how to get 'trolly system'? I can find or search over internet.
If you are referring to the uni-strut trolly system I showed at the end? I have a link to the trolly here. amzn.to/35OstQE
HVAC*R Survival Thanks 👍👍👍
@@johnsoh8616 your welcome 👍🏻
Nice video Bhai 👍
Thanks Faytaz👍👍
Where can i buy the trolley
I found it on ebay
hi sir what mm wire u use??
@@RawaLumbu-d4y that might be quarter inch? I just switched to synthetic winch rope that is rated for six or 7000 pounds.
Do you have the link for winch
Harbor freight has this one and the new winch I currently use.
I plan on using it for raising tanks , pu.p and recovery. I did not find it at local harbor freight
Go online and the part number should be there
Awesome 👏 👌🏼🍺
I appreciate the view and feedback 🤜🤛👍👍
Check out the newest crane video, it's a lot better now.
What happened to "hitchlift"
This was the first crane I made, watch the ultimate crane to see the one that does everything.
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i like
Check out the new one I built, I think you'll like it even more. I sure do 😎👍👍ua-cam.com/video/6G95R3krvmc/v-deo.html
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Thanks Mike 👍👍
Just some advice from a retired contractor, I was like you making my own hardware. Don’t let OSHA see you using any of this. You will fined out buying the manufacture product was cheap compared to the fine. I also worked as Safety Director for a Excavating Co. My suggestion is for you to get up to speed on OSHA. If you would like to get more info please feel free to contact me.
I appreciate what you're saying, I know that I need to wear a harness and all the other PPE that goes along with that, which I have. I also have my 10-hour card which is usually plenty for what I do. (I've had several people ask me to build this and I have rejected all offers because I know the legal liabilities that would go along with it.) It reminds me of the question I asked during safety class "how do you make a secured, approved rigging point as the first person on the roof when you can't be secured when you're making the secured connection." It's like the chicken and the egg, which one came first? They couldn't quite answer it in a way that didn't show that at one point you're going to be unsafe until you install the anchor.
OSHA sucks.
"Its not going nowhere" does that mean its going somewhere?
Maybe 🤷🏻♂️🤣
U smart smart man lol
Thanks, but I'm just a tech that likes to share things.
Show
Aha aha
Good ideas but the videos need less commentary. You repeat yourself constantly
Something to remember. These are fine to use at home, but when taken onto a job site that is covered by state or OSHA regs, like hoisting an air con unit onto a paying customers roof, you are using a lifting device that has no engineering behind it, isnt rated or tested for max safe load and isnt inspected for safety by any regulatory agency. The liability is all on you for any damage or injury.
2 6:03 Uni strut or whatever you call it is for hanging pipe or electrical conduits, not as structural members in hoisting applications. This little monorail hoist is scary. Buy a load rated and engineered one from Harbor Freight.
3 A homemade hook???? You gotta be kidding me. Accident looking for a place to happen.
I realize you are only lifting to rooftops, and probably under 500 pounds, but even ten pounds, dropping from 20 feet can kill you.
4 In this day and age of law suit hungry idiots, if someone makes a ladder hoist as you recommend in the video, and gets hurt, He can sue the crap out of you.
I am a retired crane and hoist inspector and journeyman Boilermaker fitter welder.
Do you think maybe that's why I have not made these and sold them? I have friends in the legal system and that's the reason why I put in my videos that they're all for entertainment only and not instructional videos. Also I've never recommended lifting a whole air conditioner on a roof that is totally stupid. There are actual manufacturers of these that are using them to lift whole units onto the roof. Somehow he got it OSHA approved and it's on my video where I went down to ahr 2022 and I talked to the guy and did an interview with him. I fully understand what you're saying and I agree that's the reason why I haven't done anything more with it than use it for my own personal use.
thank you brother, help a lot
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Do you use 2 ropes one connected to each washer loop on that hook?
I use one long rope and have hooks on both ends. Then I hook onto those washers. 👍👍
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