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I did think that type of arrangement is what you meant. But I'm more comfortable ( i.e. less chance of my death ) with 4 corner posts I can then stick scaf boards across as a 'loading' platform. Also I'm unhappy ( not as in sad, I've drunk some wine now ) with the counter leaver weight. A corner to opposing corner vertical with a horizontal gantry across means the weight of the lift load is central so doesn't need a counter balance ( if I'm wrong I'll die proving you were right )!

Right!. I need to get this going! The spreader is just 4 scaf poles all linked together with clamps to form a square What is to stop the straps connected from the floor 'slipping' over the spreader i.e. what keeps them in place? Use a wooden pallet for lift floor *for now* So! ( hate scaf websites; all in feet and inches!) 2 x 19ft vertical poles ( these are effectively the supports for the gantry) i.e. corner to opposing corner 2 x 9ft vertical ; these are the other corners 13 x 5ft ; so 4 for bottom brace, 4 for 'floor' level brace , 4 for 'spreader' , 1 to go between the 19ft poles i.e. the gantry Pole to pole standard fixings x 8 - is this a drop forged double coupler? HELP HERE 'clamp' fixings as against wall x 6 - is this a drop forged putlog coupler? HELP HERE swivel coupler x1 for corner to corner gantry fitting? HELP HERE I'm going to try https://www.generationscaffolding.com/en-gb/ as they have a local branch to me so assume delivery will be cheaper ... Need some help on what fixings/couplers I need; to bolt this all together. Input required before I push the "Launch nuclear warhead" button i.e. purchase!

Yeah. But it's made in China. That means it will either be surprisingly good or complete shite " Explosion-proof valves" that's good to know though

The pit height (below ground to top) is approx 2.7m. So add another 2m on that for the winch/gantry. Max load 150kg

Thanks . I’ve googled lap clamps - but not sure what I should be looking for .... Like I said Scaff firms expect me to tell them what I want ?

Question! If I clamp the vertical scaff to the wall does that not mean I can't clamp to it? i.e. the clamp fitting won't be able to go around the steel tube as it's tight to the wall....

So this for lift straps https://www.theratchetshop.com/lifting-slings/webbing-slings/webbing-slings-below-3000kg/1000kg-webbing-sling.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn4SMneX36gIVQe7tCh2S5QgDEAQYAyABEgL9JvD_BwE TBH most scaf companies aren't especially helpful. I send them drawings and dimensions and they seem to come back asking me to supply a parts list - which of course is what I want them to do....

You should of learn't by now that you have written too many words!. A scribble drawing would be appreciated assuming this is a different design to your other drawing? I'm getting scaffolding overload!

No swing . My poor drawing should show the winch hook central . So yes I could just bolt a Scaf pole horizontal between 2 corner poles .

Perhaps this for the lift floor ? https://www.themetalstore.co.uk/products/galvanised-steel-walkway

Right ! Dithering on this ! Had some quotes - but I think I need to simplify . So ! green is the concrete wall - 3 uprights can be bolted to that orange Scaff yellow showing verticals bolted to wall This means I can lay Scaf boards across the top part as a platform so loading is easier . Winch load up a few inches - remove Scaf boards then lower down . So - wooden pallet as lift floor ( would prefer something made of metal to be honest ) . Sling straps from that to a ‘spreader’ then straps to winch

Now I like that !!!!

Bargain then if high 20's! . now I REALLY want too see pic's

Any pics of your staircase? Just checking but you mean high 20k? ?

I'm not 100% convinced. But if it's cheaper than a staircase why not?. Also it will look cool - I mean a nice lift - upmarket. Just a thought at this stage...... What are the regs?. if I have a lift I assume I must have a staircase somewhere in the event of lift failure or fire. I plan to have a staircase also but it would be external. Wonder if @Onoff wants to build me one once he's finished his bathroom of course!

The more I think the more I like . My plan was to have an internal helical staircase which I assume will cost me a kidney . Anyone had a lift installed ? Wondering about costs .

Thought that title was you wanting to buy the mother in law

Hey Don’t worry always a solution . My plot has awkward access also . Obviously without seeing your plot I can only make rough suggestions . Material deliveries use a hiab . If that’s still a problem gets lots of materials delivered then crane into place . Or purchase a jack pump and move yourself . Concrete no problem . Use on a craned hose can reach 50 metres or more . Pumped in no issue . Have you got a site plan ? Easier to see your specific issues . Necessity is the mother of invention... ?

SWMBO approved ?

I know your going to have everything in because I am . I do recommend a nas for storage and nvr . Also raspberry pi with max2play for audio everywhere . Very cheap and very reliable. So what’s the actual hub ? I.e central to controlling all the HA ? . Access via phone but what about wall mounted tablets ? . Just wondering.....

Coooooorrrrrrrr home automation super porn ! I’m not familiar with dmx - but I know it’s expensive! . What are you doing about house wide audio , Cctv , sensors for automation? ? You showed me yours so I’ll show you mine !

Also I did have a temporary set of wooden steps outside . They eventually rotted away .Fine for me going up and down but with large quantities of materials and ultimately large home appliances I need a new method .

Because other works have to be done before a staircase can go in . Anyway I still want a lift for the tons of materials not up / down a staircase.

It’s not crap . It’s work in progress . You can’t limit and stem creative juices . They must be allowed to flow unrestricted.

Of course there is ! . Frameless glass balustrade Also eventually there will be a straight metal staircase to go from the pit up to the garden . ” I have a vision “ ” I don’t have the skill nor cash “ ?