Moving a carving machine/duplicator

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Tim Caplinger

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Hey guys,
I just bought a carving machine/duplicator and have a few questions about transporting it....
---am I better off moving it myself or hiring someone to move it for me?
---do I need to worry about possible issues that may come after it is moved?
--- should I have any worries about renting a U-Haul or Ryder Truck and driving it about 1200 miles?

I live in Illinois and the machine is in Florida.

I know some of the members here have experiences moving these machines, so I am looking for any information or advice you guys may want to share........


Thanks,
Tim
 
Rich is correct, bolt it down to something or one of the legs may snap. Mine is on 6x6 skids and I left it there permanently because the height is more comfortable for me to use it. What kind did you get, a Northstar or one of the older machines? Mine is an old 1940's Parten 8 spindle.
 
When I moved mine it was bolted to 6 x 10 x 24' timbers with 2 x 4 stringers every 4 feet and was moved with a large roll back, not sure how big your machine is , mine is 24 spindle , 26 feet long at 10,000 lbs. once we rolled it off we Jacked it up removed the timbers and leveled with metal shims.
 
The machine that I bought is a Northstar 4 spindle. I figured it would be a good machine to start out with.... It is only about 1300 lbs. and it measures about 6'wide and 6'6" long. I knew some you guys would have some advice on how to move it.

Thanks,
Tim
 
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I also have a 4 spindle Nothstar. I have moved it twice. Once assembled once not. My advice is to take it apart.
 
I would tale it apart for a few reasons. Taking it apart and reassembling seems intimidating but it is quite simple and quick. Dave Robinson and I disassembled and moved mine in two trips taking about two hours. I reassembled it myself save for a little help lifting the rolling part with the motor and spindles which was left put together with the exception of taking the motors off. It took the better part of a day to get everything adjusted.

Disassembly was chosen second tome around in lieu of tracking down a piece of equipment and a trailer mainly but also because while moving it the first time the angle iron rails were bent/dented a little and the machine needed tuning anyhow. I would at the very least take the rolling part off for transport. Good luck and congrats on the toy!
 
Thanks for the advice Rutgers. I will have to see how much of an undertaking it may be. I will be transporting the machine over 1100 miles.

Tim
 
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