Can one person transport a Landis Rapid E?

[LMullins]

Hey folks, as the title implies; I'm looking to transport a Landis Rapid E, probably by myself. 
 

I transported a Cobra Class 4 and Class 29-18 without help and it was no sweat to disassemble them and get them in the back of my SUV, but for the Landis Rapid E I'm not too sure. 
 

I've never used one, and never seen one (they are extremely scarce in my area) but this one is in working condition and the seller wants less than I paid for my Landis 5-in-1.. so it's a deal too good to pass up.

 

to anyone with experience, how difficult is disassembly on one of these matches? I'd prefer not to transport it in one piece if I can avoid it. Thanks

[CowboyBob]

I've done it before on  Landis 12F using a 2-wheel cart fits between the motor & side perfect.It's alittle top heavy so don't tilt back too far.

[BlackDragon]

That's a big machine. 

 

[Sheilajeanne]

When I picked up the machine I purchased from Ferg, he had this handy little cart that helped move the machine down the stairs. It could also be raised up to get the machine into the back of my SUV.

Let me see if I can find you a link for it...

Edit: found the relevant thread! Here ya go! https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86190-roman-shoes/

Whew! Trying to find this thread sent me into a panic! I have a folder in my bookmarks that is just for leatherwork. It contains over 100 items - links to threads and videos and websites that have important information about leather crafting. I knew I'd bookmarked the above thread, because that's a dandy little machine, and also, I was toying with the idea of taking Ferg up on his offer for the punches!

I COULD NOT FIND THE FOLDER!! YEARS worth of important bookmarks!!  
It took me about an hour, but I finally found it hiding inside another folder! WHEW!! 

Going to take steps to make sure I don't lose it again! 

Edited Thursday at 04:26 PM by Sheilajeanne

[LMullins]

1 hour ago, Sheilajeanne said:

When I picked up the machine I purchased from Ferg, he had this handy little cart that helped move the machine down the stairs. It could also be raised up to get the machine into the back of my SUV.

Let me see if I can find you a link for it...

Edit: found the relevant thread! Here ya go! https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86190-roman-shoes/

Whew! Trying to find this thread sent me into a panic! I have a folder in my bookmarks that is just for leatherwork. It contains over 100 items - links to threads and videos and websites that have important information about leather crafting. I knew I'd bookmarked the above thread, because that's a dandy little machine, and also, I was toying with the idea of taking Ferg up on his offer for the punches!

I COULD NOT FIND THE FOLDER!! YEARS worth of important bookmarks!!  
It took me about an hour, but I finally found it hiding inside another folder! WHEW!! 

Going to take steps to make sure I don't lose it again! 

Wow! Thank you for sending the link... 

much appreciated! I know how it feels to try to go back and find stuff online. Always a hassle haha

 

thanks! I'll be looking into it. 
 

How difficult was it to move? I'm sure I'm gonna need another person, but I'm just curious on how much manpower is necessary. I've hauled my fair share of equipment but never dealt with the Rapid E.

[Sheilajeanne]

With the stair climber cart, it was very easy to move! Ferg knew exactly what he was doing, and I think the only time he needed a second pair of hands was to get it over a door jamb, then to get it off the cart into my SUV. 

He took it off the stand, of course, then made a wooden frame for it to sit on, and anchored it down with screws or bolts.

Once I got home, I had to leave it in the car for quite awhile until I was able to get a male friend who was quite strong to take it out and move it to the basement.  

If you are going to have to take the machine up or down stairs, I VERY much recommend getting that cart! You can raise and lower it, so it is exactly at the right height for getting the machine out of your vehicle.

Ferg is very much in his senior years, but with the help of that cart, he moved the machine like it was nothing! 

 

Edited Thursday at 05:46 PM by Sheilajeanne

[FDC]

I moved a Landis Model 12 F and it requires some finess and a trailer unless you're commiting to dismantling it, even then there's some heavy luifting for one.

It's top heavy to boot.

Lean on a friend or two to help and make sure that you have a robust cart.

Nice find!