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| bilhar:
I have built a workshop not quite finished, but I am eager to kit it out so I bought a nearly new crusader deluxe lathe . Problem is it weighs according to the spec it weighs 450 kg, other then take chuck and tail-stock off I am reluctant to de-assembly any further. To lighten the weight So I need to lift the lathe off flat truck cab star. Down 6 meter the long side of the house approx 1.2 meters wide, across 3meters of the patio without breaking the slab then raise it 18 inch on to higher the lawn then across 5 meter of grass. Without damage to the grass as I just regrew it because after whole garden looking building site for a long time while building the workshop. I don't think wife going to best pleased. So this project will getting the lathe into my workshop my idea is to build a A frame as I am unable to hire anything suitable. then afterwards turn the A frame into a long metal table for the workshop pictures to follow any suggestion gratefully received |
| Brass_Machine:
How about an engine hoist? We can rent them around here... maybe you can over there? The only issue I see would be the lawn. Might have to place wood sheets down to give the wheels something to roll on and tear up SWMBOs lawn. Eric |
| Brass_Machine:
Oh... welcome to the collective :borg: Pictures of the new workshop are a requirement (well not really, but we like em!). Whatcha gonna make in the shop? Eric |
| John Hill:
Hi and congratulations on the new shop! I have a lathe that is practically identical to the Crusader and I am very satified with it and I am sure you will enjoy yours too when you get it installed. If it is standing on its stands it will be very top heavy and the machine is heavy enough to do serious damage to itself and to you if it should topple. Considering where you have to move it I think an engine hoist, in fact anything with wheels, would not be suitable. In my opinion the very best thing would be to contact your local piano movers who will have men well experienced in carefully carying loads in the sort of places you are talking about. If the piano movers are out of the question you could spend some time at the bar of your local rugby club explaining your problem. Good luck with the move. |
| bilhar:
Thanks for the replies Yes I will have take it of the stand as its top heavy but it looks an easy job. the engine hoist would be unsuitable as I will have to to roll it over pato slab and grass also has to fit in side of the house so this is my idea build A frame this will enable me to lift it of the truck. If I hire transport with on board hoist I been quoted 400 pounds then they can only put it on my drive way. Make the hoist 4 meters long then I shold be able to move it 3 meter at a time then move the a frame. Should work ?? How do I make phots smaller as to what i going to make they so many inspiring projects and idea on this forum i dont know which one to have a go at first. |
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