Thread: Vl240

Ted

let me know if you need a hand
I can probably nip down (depending on day etc)
If I can't help I can at least get in the way!

Thanks for the offer Nick.I'll keep you in mind.
Ted

Turnerted,

Here are photos of a 1700 pound engine being moved on pipe rollers:

http://isserfiq.blogspot.com/2013/06...ngine-and.html

For your purposes, chain link fence posts are strong enough. Two flat stringers on the bottom of your pallet and a rolling surface of plywood or 2 X 6 inch timber laid down like tracks will make things easy. To get up the 300mm step make a ramp with blocks under so it doesn't sag too much.

I moved a 1400 pound 4 X 4 X 6 foot boiler from the street down a gravel & dirt drive, and into my basement by myself with two 4 X 4 inch timbers on the bottom of the boiler, 2 X 8 inch tracks, and 3 inch pipe. I used a 6 foot pinch bar and a hydraulic car jack for oonching and getting the boiler back on the track when it slipped off.

I'll be 75 in two weeks and still do crazy stuff like that. I don't tell my children everything.

Originally Posted by turnerted

I called in at the local hire place today and I think with an engine hoist and a lifting platform I can do it.A bit dearer than Geelong though,hoist $67.lifting platform $72 for 4 hours.
I might just check with one of the local removelist and see if they would be interested.
For someone with the right gear and a bit of muscle it should only be a 20 minute job.
Ted

Hi ted,
I would think the engine hoist Idea would be the way
to go, removalists are exxe, $120.00 per hr and a minimum
of 4 hrs...If you have a decent trolley and a couple of burlie
blokes It shouldn, t be too hard,, thats how I moved mine
just my 2 bob, s worth

Well I'me just about to place my order and have just listed my VL 200 on the market place section . If you are looking for a quality used lathe that ticks all the boxes mentioned in Brendan's video,have a look.
I need the space to get the new lathe in.
Ted

Good luck Ted, I hope it all works out quickly for you.

Jim

Ted, we all hope you enjoy the new Bulldog. Did you get the extension bed too?

Just got an email from Timberbits, they have the VL240 on sale. Hope its not too late for you?

Thanks for the replys.
I will not worry about the extension.I have never turned anything that required the full length of my current lathe and it's only use would be to get the tailstock out of the way . Since the head can be rotated, banging my elbow on the tailstock should not be a problem.I can always use a fullsize lathe at the club on the remote chance that I need extra length. I did enquire about a swingaway tailstock bracket and was advised that the one from the VL300 could be modified to fit but will not worry about it at this stage.
I have ordered from Timberbits. I was only looking at their website for pen parts,which were out of stock, so I bought a lathe instead ,but seriously I have coveted this lathe since I first saw it and with their special price I decided to spoil myself.Now I just need someone to buy my current lathe.
Ted

Originally Posted by turnerted

Thanks for the replys.
...I was only looking at their website for pen parts,which were out of stock, so I bought a lathe instead...
Ted

Reminds me of a friend who went out to buy a new battery for his smoke alarm and came home with a brand new Ford Falcon.

Enjoy the new lathe