RICH,
WAIT!!! I read you post and replied immediately, without reading any others. Elevators have serious safety concerns.
Elevator operations are WAY over the capacity of most mekanical injuneres. Ask for an elevator mechanic - preferably a union member (they are the best).
You're a wood butcher - you should know that.
The only elevator I'd build cheaply around the house is one I could jump off of. That way, you can see how bad it's gonna end up.
I'm done. Please feel free to hammer back at me.
