Lifting big pieces

[Anonymous]

Following on from my lathe thread I've done some more research. Can't say I've chosen one yet but I came across an interesting issue. I've always been interested in turning large bowls. As you all know the VB36 is fantastic for this sort of work. What I never thought of was the issues with moving such large pieces of timber. How do you move pieces like this:

I've yet to build my new workshop but it will never be able to cope with such large items.

Dave

 

[jpt]

HI

Nice little fruit bowl that.

The best way to lift big bits in a normal size workshop is either build in an RSJ over the top of where the lathe will be. So that you can fix a chain hoist to it.

Or get yourself a car engine lift, these can be brought quite cheaplly in your local add paper or even free from recycle.

The only other way I can think of is to make friends with the local rugby club. :wink:

john

 

[Paul.J]

Is that the size your thinking of working Dave :shock:
I saw an episode of the New Yankee Workshop about turning where the guest used a forklift to lift the big lumps.
Paul.J.

 

[Anonymous]

Is that the size your thinking of working Dave :shock:
I saw an episode of the New Yankee Workshop about turning where the guest used a forklift to lift the big lumps.
Paul.J.

I had thought about doing larger pieces but never thought about how to move the timber.

I think I saw that episode of NYW. I remember seeing one where the guy had a wartime lathe and a forklift to mount the timber. He used a router on an arm to carve it out though.

Dave

 

[Russell]

I am currently looking for an engine hoist my roof wont take a block and tackle on a slide over the lathe.

 

[jpt]

HI

Just found this site with pictures of how to put a big lump onto a VB lathe.

http://www.le-artisan.com/sequence%20of ... 0Bowl.html

john

 

[Paul.J]

Wouldn't fancy that dropping on me toes :roll:
Paul.J.

 

[Losos]

I am currently looking for an engine hoist my roof wont take a block and tackle on a slide over the lathe.

Check out the 'lift height' 'cos many engine hoists don't go too high. I don't think mine would go up to lathe height, of course it's not a worry to me 'cos the lathe I've got struggles to do a small salad bowl, never mind anything even medium size :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers for the pointers. The hoisting is just a small part of the problem. I only posted this to get people thinking before buying huge lathes (as I obviously hadn't). My new workshop will be at the bottom of my garden. How do I get such a large piece down there? As a one off I'm sure I could manage but not on a regular basis.

Even once I've made such an item where do I store it until somebody wants to buy it? I'd have to work on a commission basis.

I haven't ruled out the VB36 as it does look like a fantastic lathe. The question is how far into the future do I look. I don't have thousands of pounds in my account to pay for this lathe so it will be a big effort to save up.

Just don't show me your new lathe as it will get me all excited again!

Dave

 

[Russell]

Dave I have various trolleys and sack barrows that I use I have built a ramp for the one step that I have in the way. I also have 2 different heights of log tables for sawing and chainsaw cutting. I use ratchet straps to secure the logs before cutting. I am thinking of buying a log splitter but would love to get a bandsaw big enough with the right supports to machine big logs but height and space wont allow it.