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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | At the Winter Classic we had some good laughs about moving drill presses and other machine shop "stuff" about 6 years ago now. Thanks again for the expert services provided by the ODSS machinery moving crew that long weekend. With no takers on my offer to move just one machine this Monday.. Adam, neighbor Shelby, Richmond friend Chuck, and I got the job done. Here's what y'all missed out on  https://goo.gl/photos/uUzYW57t8HMZ88b29Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Gosh Grigg. I didn't know you needed help moving that thing, or I certainly wouldn't have miss out on all that fun!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | Where are the unload pictures? Or, do you have to build a building?  Brad (If I was any bit closer, I'd have helped)
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 | Good looking L&S.
Glad someone is saving old iron and just not trucks.
I may have to plan on a visit to your shop again, when we have more time to chat.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Thanks Victor, I was really just poking fun and we managed just fine with the help I did have. The whole trailer is in the garage right now. I need to first sell my old lathe http://roanoke.craigslist.org/tls/5461377155.htmlAnd another http://roanoke.craigslist.org/tls/5461460557.htmlTo make room in the shop. So there will be plenty of opportunity left for moving heavy stuff with getting the old one out and the new one in. Sometime in the next 2 or 3 weeks is the plan. The machine was actually bought and installed new at a technical school in 1968, never been moved until yesterday. It may have never been repainted. It's in nice shape, seems wasn't used much at all but suffered some due to neglect. I'm looking forward to getting it cleaned up and useable. Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | I will come out to help when you install that lift down to the river. Looks good Grigg. Maybe you can teach my fascinated kid how to work that thing. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Wow.
That looked like 4.5 tons of fun!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | You never cease to amaze me. Very impressive move. How long did it take you to figure out removing the tires and wheels on the trailer would give you the angle you needed (not long I'm guessing).
Wish I was closer, I would have loved to help or more appropriately, learned!
Very nice.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Superb job. Can't wait to see it in person.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | I'll just go with 'Amazing!'
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Grigg, Nice job! Just one thing that disappoints me thou!!! With all of your toy's, you don't have an electric winch!!  | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Hambone, I'd be glad to show him a few things.
Sweet, Yes, pretty much. The trailer/axles are rated (but not legal) for about 11,000 of load in addition to the trailer. I thought 8,000 would begin to feel a little uneasy but it towed and handled just fine. Stopping distance was greatly increased as expected.
Billy, I figured it out several years ago when I moved my other lathe. Checking out the site and machine Friday I was encouraged to see the gently sloped ramp out the door, perfect for the trailer on the ground trick. On Monday We got there to find there was about a 1.5"-2" lip right at the door, which was ideal for the planks I brought. All helped for an approximately level approach and onto the trailer.
Thanks Cosmo, and thanks again for your offer.
Jim, Yes, we do have an electric winch but it's more trouble to get out and hook up. The manual come-along gives more control, slow and easy helps keep things safe with plenty of time to see what's going on and correct.
Grigg
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Good, now I can rest easy. You still amaze me with your skills! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,733 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,733 | Grigg, I would have loved to help, but as a proud member of the Drill Press Movers and Riggers Guild, my hands were tied ... The DPMARG has a bilateral memorandum of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Beer Hoisters though, so I can help you any time you need to do *that* 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 | Grigg, amazing move and even more amazing acquisition. can't wait to see what comes off of that machine.
one more question, who lifted the trailer up to get the tires back on. I did not think Shelby was that strong...
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Used the red highlift jack and a small Simplex railroad jack (shown in various pictures). Both at one side of the trailer and then the other side to get it high enough to slip the wheels back on. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Tonight, tomorrow, and perhaps Sunday I'll be in the shop. First making space, then moving the old lathe out, cleaning the new one, and moving it in.
If anyone wants to join in the fun I'd be very glad for the help. What I'm not so good at and could use the most encouragement on is sorting and organizing smaller tools and materials to make room.
Cleaning the new lathe before coming inside could use some help just so it doesn't take all day.
Meals provided and we could make an evening trip to the DB.
Thanks,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,608 | Grigg
Don't wish I was closer, cause family is all around Mid Mo.
I would like to see your shop again, when we have more time to talk.
Hopefully Homecoming weekend.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Don,
Looking forward to it,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 | Grigg,
i should be around Sun afternoon. will stop by and see what is left.
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
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Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Shop cleaning and lathe moving went very well last night and today.
Feels good to have the new lathe in place and a somewhat more tidy shop
Uploading pictures of moving both lathes now. Same album linked earlier.
Alec, give a call before you come to make sure we'll be here.
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