Moving big equipment out of a basement...

[lkldpl]

Curious if you’ve tried to use the machine shop as a selling point? Recently that has become a thing.

We haven't tried to use the machine shop as a selling point. Actually, never thought of it, and most of the machines have sold. The big selling point for the house is that it is 6 bedrooms.

 

[woodchucker]

Thank you for your suggestions woodchucker. I will look into hiring a rigger. I did measure headroom. The shortest is 6 ft 10 inches below the furnace ductwork. There is 7 ft 6 inches below the double header at the basement stairway.

6 10 if it is in the path is too low.
7'6" is again too low to remove the bridgeport assembled, it will have to come apart.
The head and horizontal ram will need to be removed , at that point taking the table off would be a good idea.....
you are into a project. Riggers may be able to do it without disassembly, but the egress would have to be large enough.
What kind of lathe?
I don't see the pics of the lathe, but that's because you probably don't have permission until you have posted 4 times I think.

 

[matthewsx]

Thank you John. It is a lot of work and we have been able to find buyers for many things who find the machines and machinist tools useful. We have already sold 2 drill presses and a screw press to one person who had the expertise and necessary equipment to move them. The lathe and mill are sold to another person. However, I'm not comfortable with the method he and his helper wanted to use to remove the lathe. I think they are trying to take shortcuts, such as not removing the bed but mounting the legs on skis and sliding the assembled lathe up the stairs. I have attached pictures of the lathe and. The person who bought them had begun dismantling them, which is evident in the pictures. You can see the stairs in the background of 2 of the pictures. They are old wooden stairs not structurally sound to support these machines which I estimate the weights may range from 0.5 to 1 ton. I agree with you that assistance from experienced people is most important to move such heavy machinery.

If they are sold and the person who bought them is moving them I’m not sure if I’d get into the middle of that.

Assuming they’re not a business with workers comp insurance I’d just consult with my insurance company to make sure I wouldn’t be liable if anyone gets hurt. A simple liability waiver may be enough.

Once you start directing the work you’ll be responsible for whatever happens.

John

 

[lkldpl]

6 10 if it is in the path is too low.
7'6" is again too low to remove the bridgeport assembled, it will have to come apart.
The head and horizontal ram will need to be removed , at that point taking the table off would be a good idea.....
you are into a project. Riggers may be able to do it without disassembly, but the egress would have to be large enough.
What kind of lathe?
I don't see the pics of the lathe, but that's because you probably don't have permission until you have posted 4 times I think.

It is a Carole Jamieson lathe. I didn't measure the bed, but it's one oftheir smaller lathes, so either a 6-ft or 8-ft. I will try to post the lathe pics again. Thank you so much for your suggestions. Very helpful.

 

[lkldpl]

Lathe pics

 

[lkldpl]

Trying again to post thes pics of the lathe and mill. Hope it works this time.

 

[woodchucker]

yep, probably not enough postings.
I think that's to keep the scammers out..

 

[lkldpl]

Trying again to post the mill and lathe pictures. Hope it works this time around.

 

[woodchucker]

got them. so the BP mill is already stripped down, except for the knee. So that does make it easier to get out. Gantry??? I don't think so. I might rather do ramps and a winch. If the stairs lead right out side, a winch on a vehichle could pull it up the ramps

 

[ChazzC]

If they are sold and the person who bought them is moving them I’m not sure if I’d get into the middle of that.

Assuming they’re not a business with workers comp insurance I’d just consult with my insurance company to make sure I wouldn’t be liable if anyone gets hurt. A simple liability waiver may be enough.

Once you start directing the work you’ll be responsible for whatever happens.

John

Agree to all three points; late at this stage but whenever I’ve sold large items (personal or business) the terms are where-is/as-is, with the buyer responsible for moving and assuming all liability. While this does scare some buyers away in the end it is better for everyone.

One of the houses my Daughter looked at when she moved 6-ish years ago had a full weight system in the finished basement that the Seller said was included in the sale; Daughter took that one off the list.