This falls under the "half-baked" part of the community description. (streamable.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by schwim@piefed.zip to c/diy@slrpnk.net

11 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I realized the ceiling is free storage space so have started adding all kinds of mounts and hangers for stuff in my garage. The fan's too heavy to lift by hand over-head so i build a lift station for it. Plans are in the works now for more ceiling lifts.

My wife was wholly unimpressed.

https://streamable.com/we4rzc

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

These work really well and can be driven with a drill. https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-capacity-geared-winch-5798.html

Its noisy but works and it positive locking so it won't fall down.

[-] schwim@piefed.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

I've ordered one and will share my next project when it's in the works. It's much more weight so the worm gear will be a necessity and the drill-driven capability will be most welcome. Thank you for sharing the link!

[-] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Depending on your load and ceiling capacity, you can swap the stock cable for garage door cables to make them easier to work with. Those are supposed to be rated to 350lbs.

this post was submitted on 07 May 2026

46 points (96.0% liked)

DIY

4190 readers

1 users here now

Share your self-made stuff and half-baked projects here.

Also check out !diy@beehaw.org

There is also a related XMPP chat.

founded 4 years ago

MODERATORS

poVoq@slrpnk.net

livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net