Re: Our lathe adventures.
I bought the same lathe from Grizzly but I needed to move it inside my house so the crane truck or a wrecker wouldn't work. I had a bunch of buddies offer...the only ones who did help helped with some 2" square stock and a 2 1/2 ton engine hoist. I moved it all the way from my carport, through the kitchen and living room to the "rifle room" with ease.
The really scary part was when my new 3,500 dollar machine was hanging 40 inches above the floor. That was pure stress. The wiring was a snap and setting the machine up once it was set on the pedistal was easy since I've set them up.
I love it when someone who has no idea I have a mini-machine shop walks through the door. Eyes always pop.
Here are a few pictures from facebook.
It had a rough ride from Missouri. I noted a couple dings on the power box but nothing major.
Getting it ready for the caster dolly's my buddy and I made.
Close up of the gear box dolly.
And there she is ready for work. I had an electrician come in and do the wiring so it was code since it is inside the house.
And a view looking into the room. It was still a little cluttered from the move and set up.