Building a cable system to carry a 20-pound bucket back and forth

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Okay, I'm no engineer, but I'm in need of some! I'm looking to build a type of cable system, and not even sure where to begin.

Basically, the systems purpose is to carry a single bucket slowly back and forth from one side, back to the other. Think of a ski lift, on a flat plane, using only one side of the track. Sorry that's the only way I can think of to explain it, and I know its confusing.

An electic motor would most likely be used to power it, and it would be outside. The bucket would weigh 20 pounds tops.

Can start to explain to me how to build this, or help me draw up a blueprint?

Feel free to message me for details? Thank you!
 
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