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Can I Use A Winch As A Hoist? [Solved]
Can a winch be used as a hoist? Generally speaking, no. It is not safe to use a standard winch to lift loads up off the ground, as it wasn’t designed for this purpose and there is a risk that the load will be dropped. One of the key differences between winches and hoists lies in their braking systems.
Hoist vs Winch
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I’m saving my back - Electric Hoist from Harbor freight. 
A quick first look and review of the electric
Building a DIY Ladder Hoist using a Harbor Freight ‘Badland’ Winch. The Knee Saver 5000!!
Thanks for watching. I this video, I ‘design on the fly’ and build a ladder
