Built my BIAB Hoist

Overkill,Most likely.
I call it the "Dead mans hoist"
I wanted something for a heavier 10G grain bill I could crank up,let drain,roll away from the pot, and drop down in a tub.Easily with no mess no fuss. So I built this.It cranks the basket from all the way in the pot to just above rim in maybe 5 seconds.It weighs maybe 10-12 pounds and Ill be able to bring it into my basement or garage without to much trouble for storage.The hoist (HF ATV winch)has a lock brake that I could hang off of.Should make brew day real easy.$35 total including hoist.Not to shabby.

Nice. I don't biab, but I like using a hoist on stainless hop spider on big hops beers.

I brew in my garage and use an engine hoist that I had in storage. Definitely overkill, but it works great.

Looks very robust and easy to move around. Nice job.

That's pretty damn cool. Great thinking outside the box.

Sweet set up! I use a boat winch with a pulley mounted to my garage ceiling- also overkill, but I like the portability of your hoist. Prost!

Wow, I'm lazy, I just use a ladder and a pulley.

Nothing connecting those bottom legs together? I'd be paranoid about it wishbone-snapping in half.

MaltedBayerl said:

Nothing connecting those bottom legs together? I'd be paranoid about it wishbone-snapping in half.

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No chance.The plywood locks it together.I basically hung on it before using it. 30#'s not going to snap or blow out 2 - 2x3's

MaltedBayerl said:

Nothing connecting those bottom legs together? I'd be paranoid about it wishbone-snapping in half.

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Given how much overkill I think this build is, I'd HATE to see what you'd come up with!!

Nice build!!

FuriousE said:

Given how much overkill I think this build is, I'd HATE to see what you'd come up with!!

Nice build!!

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It would be ridiculous if I went all out. This one is pretty massive for what it does. I tend to way overbuild everything but I usually don't have any problems.... besides weight and size.