HEAVY MACHINE

[papadoo1]

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

[Joe AutoDrill]

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. [phone]

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[Markem]

and good cribbing lumber...

Mark

[GROVER]

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

[Combustis Maximus]

Block and tackle?

[RonB]

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

[Robatoy]

A couple of Canadian girls?

[Will]

Get a crane!

[Sean]

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)

[Steve]

[Tom Bunetta]

"Robatoy" wrote in

Somethings never change... thank goodness! Hi Robo

Tom

[J. Clarke]

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.

[Bill Hall]

[papadoo1]

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