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| RobWilson:
Do you want me to come and give you a hand , I can definitely help move that slotting head :) Rob |
| vtsteam:
What's the cost of having it moved upstairs professionally? And the going rate for a totalled machine and amputated foot.........? I'm a do it yourselfer, dyed in the wool, and I've spent much time moving sailboats around big shops and yards, shifted my 10,000 lb houseboat alone , and even rolled the hull over while building...... but....... I don't like the sound of this one, Neo, the way you're talking -- up basement steps, 30 foot distant tree, and jeep winch. Just a gut feeling.... |
| steampunkpete:
I'm with you here vtsteam. Think about getting it done by experienced people. 3/4 ton is too much to play with if you don't really understand what you are doing. Some of the advice is good but some isn't fully thought through. --- Quote ---Tarmac can be rather soft once you put point loads on it so spread any loads with a nice big foot --- End quote --- Sounds good, it will protect the tarmac, except that if the angle / coefficient of friction is wrong the bottom of the A-frame is likely to suddenly accelerate towards the winch; mayhem ensues. The bottom of the A-frame legs need to be properly anchored like the other parts of the lifting system - not put on skids! |
| wgw:
A few days ago I was asked if I could lift and move a large stone, so I have been thinking about these things. Your sketch for winching up stairs will work, but pay good regard to all the safety issues. You need a second rope/ chain as a safety on the stair lift, anchor it well back behind the bipod and take up slack , keep it taught. I would go for it but it needs planning and good ropes and chains. |
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