Members Diyer Posted February 2, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2017 Ho hum ho hum. More photos. Nope, system will not allow it. Quote
Members dikman Posted February 3, 2017 Members Report Posted February 3, 2017 Two strong guys? Very strong, I'd say. It's not just the weight, they can be an awkward thing to move. If you can remove that great lump of a motor it would certainly make it easier to move. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members shoepatcher Posted February 3, 2017 Members Report Posted February 3, 2017 On this set up which is a lot like other Adlers we have at our plants, removing the motor is not a quick or easy job. Not like a clutch motor or newer servo. These Efka motors weigh in excess of 70 lbs. Plus, they have a bunch of hook ups you have to undo. I would try to rent a dolly cart that the whole machine and table can fit on. DO NOT unhook the motor if you do not have to. If you have a small dolly cart like they move furniture on, it will be a lot easier to move with 2 strong guys. See what you can rent in your area. The head and table cleaned up will look great! glenn Quote
Members Docado Posted February 3, 2017 Members Report Posted February 3, 2017 You can move alot of heavy items by placing them on a pallet / plywood (securly) and using 3 or 4 pieces pipe (pvc works well ) under pallet to roll on a flat surface. Nice Find. Good Luck! Quote
Members Diyer Posted February 3, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2017 I was thinking of making up two sets of heavy duty castor wheels on a plywood base, and using my trolley jack to lift the machine to get underneath to fit them. I agree about the comment on the wiring and motor- it is all interlinked. I would use my trolley jack to lift the relevant parts so the castors can be put underneath. The workshop is so crowded, it is near impossibe to get a fork lift truck in there. Once outside, I then need to get the machine up my ramp, and onto the trailer base. I am going to see if there are any businesses local to the saddler that have a fork lift truck, for putting the machine on my trailer. The whole lot measures 1.5m long, and my trailer is 8' x 4'.Getting it off when I am home is another matter, but at least I would have the time to take things off if I wanted to- plus I have a mini hand forklift that will take an 80kg maximum. Quote
Members dikman Posted February 4, 2017 Members Report Posted February 4, 2017 I guess for a business, removing and refitting a motor/controller, with lots of connections, would be making unnecessary work. Me, I wouldn't hesitate, anything to make my life easier (and removing excess weight from a sewing machine definitely rates as easier). Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
MADMAX22 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 If you have a ramp then a come-a-long works great, one person to steady the machine on your dollys and the other to crank it up the ramp. You can get a 2 ton one for $20-30 usually. Quote
Members Diyer Posted February 8, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 8, 2017 The three guys that came to help disconnected the trailer, tipped it up, got the machine on, tipped the trailer back down, and reconnected it to my pickup.Great stuff. My new toy is now in my living room, and I have started taking parts off. Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted February 9, 2017 Members Report Posted February 9, 2017 Diyer, Great. Let us know who we can help. They are great machines. Keep us up to date on your progress. glenn Quote
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