Comments on: DIY Dumbwaiter

by: Phyllis Turner

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:17:00 +0000

I am interested in getting basic plans for this dumb waiter. We are remodeling and have a contractor working now. I would like more information so that I could add this to our project. Please e-mail the cost and any information that I will need.

by: Carole

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:31:24 +0000

Where can I get basic plans for this dumb waiter, I know that it will have to be customized, but I am trying to build a dumbwaiter from my basement to my kitchen, I have recently become handicapped and can not carry things up the stairs.

by: CHRIS

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:13:12 +0000

Iwould like all the specs and plans.How much weight can this carry?

by: John W

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:59:07 +0000

Deb T -
Dumb refers not to mental capacity, but to ability to speak. It does everything a waiter can do, but will not talk back - a “dumb” waiter.

by: Deb T

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:21:45 +0000

AL: The parts and sizes would be different for everyone since the size of the opening, closet or what have you would be different for every home owner. Therefore it would have to be adapted to your own specifications. I have a pantry in my kitchen that I no longer use that is nothing more than a “closet”. It is directly above the laundry room which is attached to the garage and the door that opens from the house to the garage is right there. So for me, that would be the ideal place to put it. I would build a “tray” the size of the opening I made in the floor of my pantry, ( or a little smaller so as not to get stuck) with high edges to hold grocery bags and the like and then attach that to the garage door system. Anyone ever wonder why they were called dumb waiters and not stupid waitresses??? lol

by: Deb T

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:16:16 +0000

From what I took from the video itself it seemed to be a simple installation of a garage door opener, attached to a home made “tray” if you will. Fire of course is always a worry however, that is just one more reason to make sure you have those batteries checked on a regular basis for those of yoiu that don’t have a home security system that notifies a security company. Myself living in a three story home I will give this idea alot of thought, since my son moved out three years ago and my husband isnt always home to help me carry in groceries it would be a godsend. I think the suppplies needed could be purchased at any home center.

by: MEL

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:49:06 +0000

Where can we buy/get the plans on how to do something like this?

by: M Chase

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:35:05 +0000

Do you have plans/spec available?
Thanks.

by: jang, dong jin

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:38:33 +0000

sir.
I loved this idea. too. Where can I buy parts(accessories)? . Where can I get the plans on how to do something like this?
please help me. I want to get a design dawing and orhers(accessories name. etc…).
thank you.
from korea

by: michael

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:45:28 +0000

Hi Danny how did you extend the door opener rail past 8′?