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Cool How much was the hoist ? If you don’t mind me asking

Without googling I'm guessing this is more expensive....

Ok not all verticals required . Most important ones are the corner one going to the other corner . Better strength as gantry supported at both ends - also reduces swing .

Commission on it's way to you. I weigh a bit more than 9 stone ? Think I've got what you are saying. Would it not be stronger/better to have the 'scaff ladder' as the gantry with at least 1 other pole? Crap drawing to follow....

Don't want to hire anything. I can guarantee that this hoist/lift total cost will be less than that crane I had for all of 15 minutes....

Not sure now what benefit that would be?. H&S just called me and said it was "deemed acceptable" . I think @joe90 plan seems a go'er ....

Another thought as I piece this together... What 'wire /chain' should I use for the platform support to hoist? - perhaps ratchet straps ?? https://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/ratchet-straps/ What type of fixings do I need to bolt the vertical scaf pole to the concrete walls? I'm sure there are other things I need to consider

So this type of thing? https://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/alloy-steel-beams/ Provides better strength I assume?

I'd love someone who knows what they are doing to build this! ? So! Lets assume I go with https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-250kg-electric-hoist/49927?tc=MT8&ds_kid=92700046638549236&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zmiYhGkryHs6GUYHjZoU9BYpvOnVSZZQWLSoE0dtcI2WdEHl1XMm9xoCLmwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds and https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-hoist-support-arm-600kg/2240r as you suggest. 48mm scaf pole vertical. I'll buy a few shorter ones ( or perhaps just 1 long one so I can angle grind to suit? ) I then need to make that triangle to counter balance the weight. Not sure what I can / should use for that. Maybe a tank of some sort I can fill with water???? So @joe90 the winch hanging off 1 pole with the hoist support is strong enough on it's own for 100kg?

I guess spreader bars should be scaf poles? @joe90 I think @Onoff was joking about the SE Was looking at this website for scaf bits. Which clamps etc. should I use??? https://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk

Think I will go with this Some interesting 'tips' in the ad < - > 5. Do not use micro electric hoist as a manned elevator. That's my fun spoiled < - > 9. To enter the construction site must wear a safety helmet. Erm, ok < - > 10. Before the operation, the workers are not allowed to drink. That's my fun spoiled again! < - > 11. The site is not allowed in the barefoot, wearing slippers, high-heeled shoes and trousers. And again!!!

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He wouldn’t say unless I paid him 500 quid It’s just the gantry bit I’m concerned about .

Talk about a cross post ? Just what I was thinking . Just clarify how the spreader bars are arranged .

Hmmmmm So let me simplify See excellent drawing . ( my sparky hasn’t turned up today so thinking about a hoist / lift I think is time well spent ) Orange verticals are 4 5m Scaf poles - 3 can be bolted to the wall in the corner Pink horizontal are Scaff for support Yellow is effectively the gantry going from 1 corner to the other . Scaff pole again . This strong enough if the winch was mounted on that ? My issue then is the ‘cage’ - sure I can add timber to ‘guide’ it - so it doesn’t twist etc. Is this basic gantry strong enough ??

I'm certain it will be one of those things I wished I made a year ago. The amount of materials to get underground is A LOT. Also later things like washer, dishwasher , fridge freezer etc. etc. I'm probably over thinking this now i.e making it more complicated than it need be. Looking back at the winch posts you linked to might be sufficient . I guess it's a level platform is the issue e.g. for washer etc. so not just a simple crane up/down with materials.

I think I get what you are saying ....

Ooooo ! That looks promising . Have to bolt Scaf poles vertical to each corner to gain the height ...

Yep that type of thing . Though I need to make one ...

Here’s a better view of the corner . So 4 5m vertical Scaf poles for the corners ( 3 bolted somehow to the wall ) . I guess some kind of metal ‘tray’ for the lift floor . Not sure how to fix that cage together then to winch .

My crap drawing proposal

Rotating it won't be an issue if I have a platform and have the winch much higher - literally like a lift. I need to think how the winch connects to the platform ; otherwise I'll have steel cable going from each corner of the platform to a point above causing a much smaller area.

Got you

I think this is the way to go. I'll contact a scaff seller and propose what I'm planning to do - see how helpful ( or comical ) they are.

Won't I need a scissor lift though to get the scissor lift down there?