Transporting Industrial Sewing Machine

[Sheilajeanne]

Oh, that's not too far away from me! (Actually, I lived about 20 minutes from that shop for about 10 years.)

Will keep them in mind!

When it comes to moving machines Ferg had this amazing stair climber cart that will be a huge help in getting it downstairs. It also has a lift mechanism that will help you get it into the back of your vehicle!

Walmart sells them.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86190-roman-shoes/

Scroll down to see his post!

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Sheilajeanne

[kgg]

47 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Ferg had this amazing stair climber cart that will be a huge help in getting it downstairs.

I have to keep that one in mind for future use as my area is on the second floor and machines on their out-the-door journey or are being overhauled are kept in the basement.

kgg

[Sheilajeanne]

Something else Ferg did that was really smart: He detached the machine from its base, then used the screws or bolts that held it to the base to attach it to the bottom of a box he'd built that exactly fitted the machine. Even if the machine fell over, there was no way it was going to get damaged because everything was protected, and couldn't move.

Wish I'd taken a picture of it. The box wasn't solid, and he assembled it around the machine after attaching it to the base. 

You could tell he's been moving heavy machinery for a lot of years, and knows how to use his mind over muscle.

Edited November 27, 2021 by Sheilajeanne

[LePoisson]

Wow - what a great community in here! 

I used to work in East Beaver Creek in the same block of towers as the Honest Lawyers. Those were the good 'ol days. I'll have to stop by that shop next time I'm down that way.I live in Durham, so I try to avoid heading west if I can, because traffic isn't my vibe.

Glad to know I didn't overpay on this machine. I am very new to leather, but figured I may as well start collecting equipment for when the projects get bigger - and this machine seems like a decent all-arounder for leather, canvas, sails, etc. all of which I have had or am having some involvement with.

I'll also watch E-bay for older Servos, I'm all about saving a few bux. I did see the plates on Ali, but then I found one of the plates in teh drawer on the machine. Now I only need teh right plate (the one under the arm) that's a 50% savings for opening a drawer! Also the machine came with teh original manual. But it's in French. Thank goodness for Google Translate - I have some french, but it's rusty.

I do not know who Ferg is, but he sounds creative and inventive. Love the ideas you shared!

[Sheilajeanne]

Ferg is one of the older members here, and confesses he's slowing down a bit with age. He doesn't post often, but when he does, he's always helpful.

[dikman]

Glad you got it home ok. One reason for removing the head for transport is vibration, I'd rather it be laying down and padded. Pricewise I think you did good.