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  • 2 April 2018 at 19:00 #348549
    anchorman
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      @anchorman

      How do people move and store ,heavy models and equipment around the workshop and into any transport they use for transporting large models .

      2 April 2018 at 19:00 #25920
      anchorman
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        @anchorman

        Lifting and moving heavy models

        2 April 2018 at 19:19 #348554
        Speedy Builder5
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          @speedybuilder5

          My small workshop has an RSJ running from the loco "shelf" to the bench. With a bit of imagination, it could have projected outside the doors to aid loading, but the loco isn't finished yet. A sliding hook/ block and tackle run on the lower web of the RSJ
          BobH

          2 April 2018 at 19:25 #348555
          Mike Poole
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            @mikepoole82104

            The chap I bought my lathe from used a hydraulic scissor lift platform truck to move his loco around, came in useful to load Myford into my car. He also used it to load loco into his car.

            Mike

            2 April 2018 at 19:32 #348556
            Muzzer
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              @muzzer

              I've got a proper (Weber – Italian) engine crane that can lift a 1 tonne machine – not one of the Chinesium rubber constructions. When I refocus on a different fad in the workshop, I can move the machines around to make more room etc. And when I've moved house, it's made the loading and unloading a lot easier. So a proper crane is now a core part of my collection. Doesn't fold up but I can sort of tessellate it with the machinery (currently the TIG welder) to save space.

              Murray

              2 April 2018 at 20:19 #348562
              Boiler Bri
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                @boilerbri

                I use a hydraulic table lift. It moves everything for the shelves to the car. 5" gauge that is. 4" Traction engine is a different matter.

                I think it depends on what your moving as to the specific movement??

                Lathe – Milling machine never move

                Bri

                2 April 2018 at 21:15 #348572
                Harry Wilkes
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                  @harrywilkes58467

                  I used one of these to save my back and a 6x5ft trailer to transport it around, I modified the tail gate on the trailer to unfold making a 2 piece ramp.

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