Capstan Winch Kit DIY Plans Material Handling Hand Winching Device Build Your Own

Build Your Own Hand Capstan Winch Kit Plans DIY Material Handling Winching Device

These free DIY plans will show you how to build your own Capstan Hand Winch.

With this homemade hoist, you can lift loads weighing more than a ton. For each pound of pressure exerted on the handle, there is an upward pull of 30 lbs, on the load, Construction is mostly torch cutting and welding. Capstan Winch Kit base plate has holes for mounting, preferably on the bed of a truck, permitting, full sweep of the handle. However, the hoist can be used on the ground it the handle is disengaged after each half handle. Although the brake mechanism is not essential, it is useful for dropping a load. An old auto transmission gives a free neutral position as well as a selection of gear ration.

All DIY plans are designed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.