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Shop Move - Part 2
AdeV:
A ramp is definitely on the cards, probably a 2-poster as they are more flexible; but I'm not sure where to put it exactly... it will take a few months of using the place before I figure out the best location. Not sure it'd work as a bench though.... too big by half.
Divided he ad:
--- Quote ---Not sure it'd work as a bench though.... too big by half.
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Fold all the legs in fully and place a thick board (8x4 sheet of 3/4" ply did me) on all the pads (levelled) then raise the ramp... I've done it before. Used it when engine building and needed a large clean area for cleaning and assembly of pistons, head etc.
I know there are a lot of different ramps out there and all have different geometry but it can be done quite easily.
Anywho, was just an idea :loco: :)
Where to be putting a 2 poster in? right in the front where you can easily drive on if you're going to use it often, or in a back corner if it's going to hold a car for a long time and you don't need constant access... You probably need it for both of the above reasons :doh: If you put it at the back you could block it in with "stuff" and have a whole lot to move if you need to use it to repair your daily drive.
If you put it right in front it might get in the way of things like the Hiab? Dilemma indeed! :scratch:
Don't envy you all the thinking to be done :bang:
Ralph.
AdeV:
Ralph - I think I'll wait a while before adding a ramp.... partly due to costs, partly because I can't work out where to put it yet....
In the meanwhile.... here is the long awaited Part 1!
The following sequence of pics only cover moving the milling machine; the lathe was the first to move & by far the scariest; having over a ton of metal suspended 8ft in the air is enough to clench anyone's buttocks... at least, anyone who doesn't move this sort of stuff as a day job.
Initially, the mill was too far away to reach with the crane, but as it was on a steel floor, 'twas but a moment's work to whizz a strap around the bottom & use the crane to pull it along the floor, until it was within reach. Then; it's a simple case of wrap a lifting strop around the top ram, using a piece of wood & (of all things) a screwfix catalogue to protect the strop from the sharp dovetails, and it's time to manipulate levers:
Up, up & away.... I'm looking up to make sure I don't take out a ceiling light and, more importantly, that I don't electrocute myself in the process...
Up & over the bench, also trying to keep it as far away from me as possible, just in case the strop lets go. Of course, if the crane knuckle ram had quit, then I'd still have got squashed. That's another reason there's no lathe photos.... just in case any H&S are watching....
Nearly there now, just trying to adjust the position so the mill will go in front of the lathe & grinder:
It must be said, having your own crane lorry really can be bloody useful:
Everything was then firmly strapped down so it couldn't possibly go anywhere at all. Which didn't stop the mill moving 3ft to the left on the one & only roundabout on the route :palm: Fortunately, it didn't topple, just slid, and the rest of the journey was completed uneventfully.
It still stinks of diesel fumes in my office...
If anyone needs machinery moved, I know a chap you can call. It shure ain't me! :lol:
AdeV:
Oooh, and another thing....
If I step out of my new shop & look left, I can see this:
Moving a little closer...
I foresee some model boats in my future.... :D
raynerd:
Hi Ade
That looks one a hell of new shop space - I wish I had somewhere of decent size but I guess you make do with what you have. You have some cracking machines and with all the thought you`ve put in your layout, I`m sure it`ll a turn out great. More photos to follow I hope...!
Chris
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