For those still interested, the HF 500lb lift is currently on sale for $150 ($20 off) with $7 flat rate shipping. Sale runs though the end of 2016.
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I'm thinking of trying marine canopy parts https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Bimini-Tube-External-Boat/dp/B00V9Y01XW/ref=sr_1_2
I would cut the handle 4" or 5" from the bottom and use two of these for each side to make a hinge. Unfortunately they're not all that cheap ($28 for 4 with Prime shipping).
I decided to give the marine canopy parts a try. Final cost was $29. Not the cheapest solution but it only required two cuts and no drilling and it functions really well. I used a nylon washer between the joints and with the lock nuts tightened down, the handle will stay in an upright position. It seems really solid, but only time will tell how well the parts handle all the torque from pulling and steering the lifter under load.
I decided to give the marine canopy parts a try. Final cost was $29. Not the cheapest solution but it only required two cuts and no drilling and it functions really well. I used a nylon washer between the joints and with the lock nuts tightened down, the handle will stay in an upright position. It seems really solid, but only time will tell how well the parts handle all the torque from pulling and steering the lifter under load.
6 months later
Quoted from fosaisu:Nice build! How many inches up the handle tubes did you end up making your cut? What size bolts did you use? And do you think wing nuts would work (or do you need to tighten more than wing nuts would comfortably allow to get the handle to stay upright)?
For anyone considering copying this build, looks like you can save ~$10 by buying the top caps individually:
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Thanks. I cut the tube height so that the handle would lay horizontally on the deck. A large wing nut might work.
Quoted from AirWolfNH:How is this build holding up? What is holding the cap onto the end of the tube? Thanks!
So far so good but I can't say I've used the lift all that often. The cap is held on to the tube with a set screw.
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