MadMorbius Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Ok, I'm about to pull the trigger on a Techsew 5100. Biggest reason is shipping in Canada, to Canada. Anyway, advertised shipping weight is 325lbs. Now, after a string of back injuries, I'm not in the best of shape anymore...is this thing really 325lbs? I need to get it down the stairs into the basement shop. I'm sort of assuming that's a paletized weight or something, and that I could maybe pull the head off the table to bring it downstairs. Am I over thinking this? Maybe I should just tip the delivery driver an extra $20 to take it downstairs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) I vote for the tip. Edited October 23, 2013 by Wishful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken G Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Unless it ships fully assembled it should be palletized in pieces. Here is a link of a guy unpacking a Cowboy 4500 which is a similar looking machine. It may still be a little awkward getting a couple of the bigger pieces down steps with a bad back. http://www.swflholsters.com/460/cowboy-4500-leather-stitcher-delivery-and-setup/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMorbius Report post Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks Ken. Techsew lists on their site "Delivered fully assembled, threaded and ready to sew". And I suppose I should clarify...I'm not crippled or anything, just not very flexible and perhaps a little gravimetrically challenged these days (6' 2, 250lbs) but I don't have too many people around to help me get this thing down to the shop. Edited October 23, 2013 by MadMorbius Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Techsew Ron Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Ok, I'm about to pull the trigger on a Techsew 5100. Biggest reason is shipping in Canada, to Canada. Anyway, advertised shipping weight is 325lbs. Now, after a string of back injuries, I'm not in the best of shape anymore...is this thing really 325lbs? I need to get it down the stairs into the basement shop. I'm sort of assuming that's a paletized weight or something, and that I could maybe pull the head off the table to bring it downstairs. Am I over thinking this? Maybe I should just tip the delivery driver an extra $20 to take it downstairs Shipping weight is about 325 pounds, this includes the pallet, all items and all packing materials. Each item can be lifted off the back of the truck (this is a 2 person job), or you can choose tailgate service where they will lower the pallet to the ground level for you. Machine head weighs about 150 lbs., table unit about 130 lbs. Machine head is packed in a padded box for secure shipment. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMorbius Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the call Ron...I'm stepping into a meeting and will contact you this afternoon to finalize this. Top notch service...These guys are fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the call Ron...I'm stepping into a meeting and will contact you this afternoon to finalize this. Top notch service...These guys are fantastic The trucker set the pallet on the curb for me, I broke it down and brought in the table, head and boxes individually. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cascabel Report post Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) When I took delivery on my Cowboy 4500, I had to go UP a set of stairs with it. I got my neighbor to lend a hand. We took the table section up one step at a time strapped to a hand truck, lifting together. The head section is best left in the box. The easiest way to deal with it is to SLIDE it, up (or down) the stairs, rather than lifting it. One man can manage it if it is SLID on the stairs. Going down is of course easier than going up. The box should be opened AFTER negotiating the stairs. You will need a hand lifting the head on to the table, but it just needs to be set in place, and can then be easily slid a bit to line up the bolt holes. Be sure to attach the wheels to the base, BEFORE lifting the head on to it. You should also lock the brakes before trying to get the head up on to the table so that the whole thing doesn't try to scoot away from you while lifting the head in to place !! One thing I found that makes life easier is that I lowered the table all the way down before installing the head. Makes for a much shorter lift !! I am going to use the machine while sitting down anyhow. I can't see working standing up if I don't have to !! Edited October 23, 2013 by Cascabel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMorbius Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Ok, maybe it wasn't such a stupid question afterall. I'm now the proud owner of a brand new Techsew 5100! Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
