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  1. #1
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    Default Moving a Hercus 9" long bed model A

    G'day guys,
    I'm having to move my workshop once again and I was wondering if anyone had any tricks for moving lathes.

    In the past I have dismantles the belts and motor assembly and man handled it into place with one other person. While this works, it is not great on backs.

    What are your thoughts on using an engine crane to lift it without dismantling it.




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    Yes that will work.

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    If you are not removing it from the base, remember it is very top heavy.
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    I will remove it from the base, makes in easy get on the ute.

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    Another option is a pallet truck. My workshop is somewhat spaitialy challenged so both my 260 long bed and Thiel mill live on wooden risers so they can be moved quickly and safely this way when necessary.
    Cheers,
    Greg.

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    Pick it up from around the gusset in front of the spindle, you could probably use that belt as the sling.

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    I always dismantle a Hercus 9 when moving more than a short distance, either partially or completely.
    The way it's made makes it easy to reassemble accurately.
    When stripped, the short bed can be lifted fairly easily by myself, but I think I'd prefer a helper to move a long bed.
    The drive assembly is fragile and something will likely break if there's a fall.
    The carriage assembly can be removed after unscrewing the RH leadscrew bearing and rack.
    The gearbox and leadscrew come off as an assembly.
    It's all really straightforward, quite fun actually.
    These are very well thought out lathes.

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    I just moved one with a car hydraulic hoist. From out the back of a Ford transit and into the shed. Short sling Around the bed just in front of the chuck. Bit of trial and error to get a good balance point


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    Success guys, i got the lathe moved into the new workshop. I ended up hiring an engine hoist for kennards. I took the motor and belt reduction off to transport it and it all went smoothly.

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