On Mar 20, 2:56 pm, "Joe AutoDrill" <[email protected]> wrote:
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> >I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> > what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> > needed to place it on a work bench.
>
> Where is this happening? Basement? Garage? etc.
>
> I presume a garage.
>
> Can you rent an engine hoist? Hydraulic motorcycle lift?
>
> Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Agro, Jr.
> (800) 871-5022
> 01.908.542.0244
> Automatic / Pneumatic Drills:http://www.AutoDrill.com
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> V8013-R
Archimedes said, give me a lever long enough and I can move the world.
Seriously though you might consider some automotive floor jacks rigged
with a wooden platform or cribbing.
Joe G
On Mar 20, 2:30 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> needed to place it on a work bench.
>
> Thanks to all.
> Smitty
A couple of Canadian girls?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> needed to place it on a work bench.
>
> Thanks to all.
> Smitty
>
My mum.
She can lift anything.
I remember when I was a kid, she'd get off the bus with about 20 shopping
bags in each hand.
:o)
It's coming by boat (to Hawaii) and I will have to pick it up
with my truck.
The idea of a rental lift sounds like the way to go.
Thanks to all.
Smitty
On Mar 20, 11:18 am, "RonB" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
>
> And beer - don't forget beer. AFTER THE LATHE IS IN PLACE!!!!
>
> Seriously: How is the lathe getting to your shop? My 1442 was lighter but
> the shipper loaded it into my pickup. I backed into the garage shop and
> assembled one set of legs to the frame while the rest was in the bed of the
> pickup. Then I slid some heavy-duty metal sawhorses under the frame and
> gently slid everything free of the truck so I could install the other set.
> You might be able to do something similar to get it on you bench. I'd still
> recommend helpers. And Beer.
>
> RonB
>>
>> Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
>>
And beer - don't forget beer. AFTER THE LATHE IS IN PLACE!!!!
Seriously: How is the lathe getting to your shop? My 1442 was lighter but
the shipper loaded it into my pickup. I backed into the garage shop and
assembled one set of legs to the frame while the rest was in the bed of the
pickup. Then I slid some heavy-duty metal sawhorses under the frame and
gently slid everything free of the truck so I could install the other set.
You might be able to do something similar to get it on you bench. I'd still
recommend helpers. And Beer.
RonB
Get a crane!
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> needed to place it on a work bench.
>
> Thanks to all.
> Smitty
>
On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:56:32 GMT, "Joe AutoDrill" <[email protected]>
wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
>> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
>> needed to place it on a work bench.
>
>Where is this happening? Basement? Garage? etc.
>
>I presume a garage.
>
>Can you rent an engine hoist? Hydraulic motorcycle lift?
>
>Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
and good cribbing lumber...
Mark
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> needed to place it on a work bench.
Where is this happening? Basement? Garage? etc.
I presume a garage.
Can you rent an engine hoist? Hydraulic motorcycle lift?
Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
V8013-R
Block and tackle?
"GROVER" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mar 20, 2:56 pm, "Joe AutoDrill" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> >I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
>> > what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
>> > needed to place it on a work bench.
>>
>> Where is this happening? Basement? Garage? etc.
>>
>> I presume a garage.
>>
>> Can you rent an engine hoist? Hydraulic motorcycle lift?
>>
>> Otherwise, four to six very strong men... And lots of prayer.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Joe Agro, Jr.
>> (800) 871-5022
>> 01.908.542.0244
>> Automatic / Pneumatic Drills:http://www.AutoDrill.com
>> Multiple Spindle Drills:http://www.Multi-Drill.com
>>
>> V8013-R
>
> Archimedes said, give me a lever long enough and I can move the world.
> Seriously though you might consider some automotive floor jacks rigged
> with a wooden platform or cribbing.
> Joe G
>
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in <snipped4BW>
>> Smitty
>
> A couple of Canadian girls?
>
Somethings never change... thank goodness!
Hi Robo
Tom
--
Maker of Fine Sawdust and Thin Shavings
A portable engine crane and a load leveler. Been there, done that.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/g8713
http://www.grizzly.com/products/h6227
Steve
On 20 Mar 2007 11:30:16 -0700, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
>what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
>needed to place it on a work bench.
>
>Thanks to all.
>Smitty
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> I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
> needed to place it on a work bench.
Easiest way? Find the nearest bodybuilding gym and offer 50 bucks each
for however many assistants you think you need. Make sure you've got
enough guys to lift the weight without straining and make sure they
demonstrate that they can before you leave (gyms are handy that way).
Doing it solo I'd probably use some cinder blocks and a jack. Lift one
end at a time, go in steps, and make sure that your stack of blocks is
stable.
If you've got the overhead clearance a come-along would do nicely for
that weight, but don't get any part of your body under it.
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If Canadian Girls or bodybuilders aren't readily available <G>, go to the
local "rental center" and rent an automotive engine hoist (cherry picker).
Cheap rental and with a sling will lift much more weight than you need.
Bill
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] wrote:
>> I am buying a metal lathe. It weighs 560 lbs.
>> what would be the easiest way to raise it to the heighth
>> needed to place it on a work bench.
>
> Easiest way? Find the nearest bodybuilding gym and offer 50 bucks each
> for however many assistants you think you need. Make sure you've got
> enough guys to lift the weight without straining and make sure they
> demonstrate that they can before you leave (gyms are handy that way).
>
> Doing it solo I'd probably use some cinder blocks and a jack. Lift one
> end at a time, go in steps, and make sure that your stack of blocks is
> stable.
>
> If you've got the overhead clearance a come-along would do nicely for
> that weight, but don't get any part of your body under it.
>
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> --John
> to email, dial "usenet" and validate
> (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
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