Gate for elevator

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I helped install this handicap elevator by cutting and welding ends to the existing top railing.  Once we got it in we realized while in the up position there is nothing keeping the occupants from falling/rolling out of the opening. The manufacture had no suggestions or options. Time to build a gate. Not the best looking one, but it matches the rest of the elevator well enough. 1x1x1/8th square tube frame, 22 gauge sheet. Attached ImagesLast edited by slagmatic; 03-25-2010 at 12:10 AM.
Reply:That looks good, I bet the user of the lift will be really happy.MAC WS1110 Mig WelderWoodworker HobbyistDelta 10" Table Saw, Delta Planer, Bosch and Craftsman Routers, 48" Craftsman Lathe, drill press, 1/2" hand and cordless drills, scroll saw, skill saws, jig saws, etc, and too many hand tools to list, lol
Reply:good job man nice matching it up...LeighLincoln Classic 300DLincoln SA 250Red d arc 300 dieselRanger 305Miller 302 Trailblazer12V Extreme SuitcaseMiller 200 DXVictor O/A torches3 dodge dually cummmins
Reply:Originally Posted by METALiculousgood job man nice matching it up...
Reply:Originally Posted by slagmaticThanks, but the photo's helped me a little. In real life there is quite a difference in the color of paint. After I sprayed this I learned my local hardware store can custom mix spray paint to match existing colors. Next time I'll be spending the extra money to make it perfect.
Reply:Originally Posted by CrawfordI'd prefer an off color to no door at all!!! Looks great!
Reply:looks good, the original manufacturer needs to get their head out of their a$$! I mean are you Kidding me?HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Smart to screw the sheet metal in place.  One tiny bit of heat and you'd have a mess on your hands.I'm not familiar with spot welding, but I think it probably would be the only way to weld that stuff.Plug welds might work, but would require a lot of dress up work to make them look nice.  And for all I know, even plug welds might be too hot, not sure"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Nice fix on the elevator!What I don't understand is, what rocket scientist thought that design was a good idea?For the past several months, I have been kept busy taking care of my mother (85 Y/O) after a hip replacement and a fall.  During that time she has been transported by many different lifts and elevators, all of which had more redundant safety devices than one could comprehend.  None of them went that high and all had larger decks, yet all had roll off protection and safety straps, all interlocked to the controls.RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:Originally Posted by Rog02None of them went that high and all had larger decks, yet all had roll off protection and safety straps, all interlocked to the controls.
Reply:I have seen a model similar to that installed. It is missing A key part of why it is designed the way it is.....  It is supposed to be installed with a concrete or wood wall around it and a gate in front that reaches the height of the top level.  At least that is how it was done here.Your setup seems to have overcome what was needed in this case.Come try it out and stay a while.
Reply:Originally Posted by slagmaticYes that is another concern I have. The upper gate that came with the elevator has a safety built in that won't allow it to open unless the elevator is in the up position. I would guess there is some safety regulation out there saying the same must be true for the door I installed. And some day some dumbass is going to open my gate when the elevator is up, fall out, and I'll get sued.