Lift before load on it -------------------------------------------------------------------------Pallet cut -away on left
On pallet(s) at location----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level in crane..
Rigged and lifted... --------------------------------------------------------On concrete with leveling feet
Taaa Daaaa
Getting it level in the crane took about 2 cigarettes and a lot of staring. Cranes and centers of gravity may be my bizz, but this was my machine...
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It did level on first lift! Tailstock was already removed cuz that's quite the hunk of iron.
Lifted the lathe, pulled both pallets (what was left of them after cutting to make way for the lift legs) and lowered the lathe as much as possible where I could attach the leveling feet.
You know...the scary part was how the lift would lower it....I borrowed it and did not know how it would react under such a load, but it went super smooth.
hew:
I'm telling ya......this PM1640 looks brand new! Awesome deal with Matt.
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Perhaps later I'll write a review after I get some hours/days...years under my belt with this machine. Hehheh
I'm going to enjoy this....
John