Earlier this week, I received a message from Bob Watt, the inventor of the Watt Lifter. (Be sure to read up on Mr. Watt’s background in this LA Times piece.)
Contrary to your belief, “The Watt Lifter”™ is available commercially through me. I’ve been selling them for decades now and yes, I did invent it.
It retails for $80.00.
If anyone wants to purchase the lifter they need only contact me.
UPDATE: This is the website:
https://www.robertleewatt.com/wattlifter
The price is certainly reasonable and I am looking forward to trying one out for an extended period. I plan to order one and review it for Horn Matters.
In the interests of supporting this (and all other handy horn inventions), the article from last week with specific measurements for a home-made version has been taken offline. My apologies to readers that took the time to add comments.
Myself, I am not so handy with shop tools – let alone sawing through Lexan plastic – and so trying to make one at home was a bit of a pipe dream. Getting this email was a nice surprise and it may have even saved me from losing an eye or a finger.