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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Machine Shop Talk & AG Parts Machining => Topic started by: Ronno6 on February 21, 2023, 10:03:17 PM
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Looks like I'm committed to buying a Hardinge DSM59 in very nice condition.
Has the slide cross feed, turret tailstock and over-chuck mounted cutoff attachment.
Gonna drive 200 miles to get it on Thursday.
Any transportation tips??
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You should ask for professional help, no way that will fit in my basement ???
https://youtu.be/ixCoqL-tegg
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I'm guessing it's some kind of lathe. Find out how big it is and what it weighs. It may not fit in your car.
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I'm guessing it's some kind of lathe. Find out how big it is and what it weighs. It may not fit in your car.
Yeah....with its equipment its probably 1250#
I'm gonna put it on a U-haul trailer and strap it down.
I'll lift it off with my engine crane and slings.
Just have to lift up an inch and drive the trailer out from under it........
Now as for space..........the final frontier..........
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Block the base to the trailer so it cannot slide. Lock down the slide and turret. Use nylon slings to pick. And a tag line to keep it oriented. My .02
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And of course, tie it down good. When moving them they tend to be top heavy and easy to tip and drop, (I have heard of this first hand). Think it out and be careful. HTH, Keith
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You're probably not going to move it again after you get it placed in your location.
If you can afford it, get a moving company to move it for you. As already mentioned, lathes are top heavy and prone to tipping over when moved.
I have an engine hoist (cherry picker). I would not use it to lift 1250 lbs.
If anything goes wrong, the movers are responsible and you don't get hurt.
One time cost for peace of mind and reduction of risk.
Just my $0.02
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They have those caster wheels for moving cars around the shop and warehouses. I wonder if they can be rented.
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That's a long travel.
I have put machines on their side for transport to avoid that nasty top heavy tip over risk. Used painter's drop cloths folded up to cushion the machine slightly and avoid scratching up the painted finishes. I'm picky about my machine's appearance. Use real heavy tie down straps. Go a short distance and stop to check them.
Stay aware of increased braking distances and please have a safe trip.
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Bring a couple of hefty friends or family to help.
Unlikely to tip end over end, although I suppose that could happen if you tried hard enough. Take a couple of 4x4's, maybe 4 or 5 feet long, and lag bolt the lathe to them, so it would be hard to tip front/back. You can do lengthwise too, like in the photo, but if you do should be longer than the lathe by a foot or 2 on each end.
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It is home!
Not without a bit of drama....
I have been sealing with a young guy on FB Marketplace on this.
The pic in the ad clearly shows the over the collet cutoff mechanism....
NOT there on the lathe when I went to purchase it 200 miles from home.
The dad said "Not included"
I said, we have a problem, because it is in the picture on the ad.
His reply 'I'm sorry you drove all this way...."
I was tossed between walking away or blowing my stack.
That's a deal breaker I said............
Again, he said As I said, I'm sorry you drove all this way...."
So the youngster started to negotiate a better price, when "dad" found one on another machine table........
We loaded it up, I paid, strapped her down and on my way I went!!
Made it home no sweat!
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Cool. Glad you got it home safely