Moving my LAM350

[Fixitagain]

4 months ago I purchased a LAM 350CH

it sat in my carport where I unloaded it and hasn't moved since... with the seasons changing I noticed a dusting of rust on the chuck, and decided it was time to stop procrastinating.
I build a sled out of 2x4's and some 2x8 crossmembers, and braced it well.
I was able to use the engine hoist to bolt it to the sled and then get it up several steps and onto the lawn.

the atv took over, and it pulled the sled across the lawn. I found rollers really helped when I had to make correcting turns.

Its in the shop now. Ill have to figure a way to lift it up onto the base again. but the hard part is done

 

[Ulma Doctor]

The 350’s aren’t incredibly heavy
I put my 1236 on my truck tailgate sideways and slid it off onto the base boxes, by myself.
I don’t recommend this to others without a spotter (I usually work alone, so I’m hardly the voice of reason)

 

[bulgie]

4 months ago I purchased a LAM 350CH

it sat in my carport where I unloaded it and hasn't moved since... with the seasons changing I noticed a dusting of rust on the chuck, and decided it was time to stop procrastinating.
I build a sled out of 2x4's and some 2x8 crossmembers, and braced it well.
I was able to use the engine hoist to bolt it to the sled and then get it up several steps and onto the lawn.

the atv took over, and it pulled the sled across the lawn. I found rollers really helped when I had to make correcting turns.

Its in the shop now. Ill have to figure a way to lift it up onto the base again. but the hard part is done

I can't see the pictures (is .heic an Apple thing? I'm strictly Windoze). But I noticed you said you have an engine hoist. Can't that lift the lathe onto the base?

My Enco is very similar to your LAM, and I lifted it with a 1-ton Harbor Freight hoist (the smaller of the two they sell), without drama. I can understand that it can be tricky to find a place for the"feet" of the engine hoist to fit around your base. The way I did it, I placed the base on some lumber, tall enough that the engine hoist legs fit underneath it. Then after the lathe was on the base, I was able to remove the timbers by using a J-bar. Removed the timbers from one end at a time, leaving the lathe at a bit of an angle temporarily, but it never seemed in any danger of toppling. As you can see my stand is home-made (by the previous owner), different from yours but I think that method could still work.



If you don't have J-bar, maybe consider making one. I've only used mine twice in the 10 years I've owned it, but it saved me both times.

About rust: Mine had to live outdoors for a while too. Under an awning, but there was morning dew each day. No rust, because I sprayed it down with FluidFilm as soon as I got it home. There are plenty of other rust-prevention brands and formulas that I haven't tried, so I'm not saying FluidFilm is the best, but it was definitely adequate for the task, and wipes off easily enough when you're done with it.

 

[Fixitagain]

The 350’s aren’t incredibly heavy
I put my 1236 on my truck tailgate sideways and slid it off onto the base boxes, by myself.
I don’t recommend this to others without a spotter (I usually work alone, so I’m hardly the voice of reason)

Just the lathe with no base is 616 lbs. not heavy but more then I want to dead lift!!

 

[Fixitagain]

I can't see the pictures (is .heic an Apple thing? I'm strictly Windoze). But I noticed you said you have an engine hoist. Can't that lift the lathe onto the base?

My Enco is very similar to your LAM, and I lifted it with a 1-ton Harbor Freight hoist (the smaller of the two they sell), without drama. I can understand that it can be tricky to find a place for the"feet" of the engine hoist to fit around your base. The way I did it, I placed the base on some lumber, tall enough that the engine hoist legs fit underneath it. Then after the lathe was on the base, I was able to remove the timbers by using a J-bar. Removed the timbers from one end at a time, leaving the lathe at a bit of an angle temporarily, but it never seemed in any danger of toppling. As you can see my stand is home-made (by the previous owner), different from yours but I think that method could still work.

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If you don't have J-bar, maybe consider making one. I've only used mine twice in the 10 years I've owned it, but it saved me both times.

About rust: Mine had to live outdoors for a while too. Under an awning, but there was morning dew each day. No rust, because I sprayed it down with FluidFilm as soon as I got it home. There are plenty of other rust-prevention brands and formulas that I haven't tried, so I'm not saying FluidFilm is the best, but it was definitely adequate for the task, and wipes off easily enough when you're done with it.

Yes that’s an apple picture file. I’ll see if I can re load them in a diff format.
My “shop” is cheaply build building that sits on blocks, with old 1/2” Ply. Pretty soft under foot
I’m going to lift up the lathe with a chain block secured to a 4x4 screwed into several rafters / the ceiling
I’m concerned the engine hoists feet would punch through the floor

 

[Ulma Doctor]

You could temporarily add a sheet or two of plywood to support the added weight while using the engine hoist

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Yes that’s an apple picture file. I’ll see if I can re load them in a diff format.
My “shop” is cheaply build building that sits on blocks, with old 1/2” Ply. Pretty soft under foot
I’m going to lift up the lathe with a chain block secured to a 4x4 screwed into several rafters / the ceiling
I’m concerned the engine hoists feet would punch through the floor

Unless your taking a buttload of pics, go into settings and change the photo type from HEIC to most compatible and it will revert to JPEG.

This was in the last update and blows chunks.