Building a pulley system for a kayak in carport rafters. Question about mounting the 2x4 on rafters
Hi r/DIY, I just bought a kayak and I'm planning to set up a pulley hoist. I've seen several tutorials where people mount the pulley system directly onto their rafters, but my rafters run in the opposite direction from the typical setup. I'm considering sliding a 2x4 on top of the rafters to serve as a mounting surface for the pulley. My goal is to avoid drilling directly into the rafters, so I’d attached the brackets on the pulley system to the 2x4 and space them to minimize sliding of the 2x4 Before I proceed, I’d love to get your opinions on this method. Does mounting the pulley on a 2x4 like this sound safe, or are there any potential issues I should be aware of? Are there any better alternatives for securing the hoist without compromising the rafters? Thank you! submitted by /u/monjo18 [link] [comments]
| | Hi r/DIY, I just bought a kayak and I'm planning to set up a pulley hoist. I've seen several tutorials where people mount the pulley system directly onto their rafters, but my rafters run in the opposite direction from the typical setup. I'm considering sliding a 2x4 on top of the rafters to serve as a mounting surface for the pulley. My goal is to avoid drilling directly into the rafters, so I’d attached the brackets on the pulley system to the 2x4 and space them to minimize sliding of the 2x4 Before I proceed, I’d love to get your opinions on this method. Does mounting the pulley on a 2x4 like this sound safe, or are there any potential issues I should be aware of? Are there any better alternatives for securing the hoist without compromising the rafters? Thank you! [link] [comments] |
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