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Homemade Roofing Escalator


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grannyjones on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade roofing escalator powered by a garage door opener. Carriage and supporting ramp were constructed from wood.
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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.
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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.

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