Jan 1, 2007 · They used to move 100 ton steamboats up the stony shallows of the Missouri river with "grasshoppler" legs and a small steam deck winch. Before that the keel boaters used the …

Dec 10, 2014 · We were talking about rigging, lifting a moving machinery in another thread and i mentioned the tetter totter method lifting a heavy weight and I just saw...

Mar 26, 2021 · Whether it’s machinery, a large part, or another type of equipment, moving heavy stuff within the shop can be quite the endeavor. This process is typically called rigging. Rigging …

Oct 1, 2010 · There are many long threads on moving equipment. For example, there's a current thread on moving a bandsaw which is similar to your machine. For specific advice, you need to …

Jul 23, 2019 · I’ve seen plenty of machine moving videos showing machinery moves with a pallet jack or skates but they all start with a machine flat on the floor. Any ideas on how to get a …

Mar 9, 2016 · From that picture I made some sketches and came up with the following design. I eliminated the spur on top, not sure what it would be good for and it would be harder to make …

Jun 30, 2011 · Make sure you have enough people around to do the heavy lifting. (Enough means one or two more than you think you will need.) Be sure to drain the tank before trying to move …

Jan 4, 2019 · Workholding plays a critical role in any machining process. Here's an overview of the main workholding devices that every job shop should have.

Feb 25, 2018 · I recently moved a couple of light machines using iron pipes. Nothing new or innovative there. But I found that by using long spring shackles to hold the pipes in parallel …

Jun 5, 2017 · Google lifting beams for forklioft, then make one. Moving top heavy machinery on weak wooden pallets is a really bad idea that usually ends in disaster.