On Mon, 20 Oct 2003, JP Hindin wrote:
> I believe I'll probably put together a pair of sturdy oak ramps, maybe
> 12" wide, that hook to the bumper of the truck. Then I'll use a winch to
> pull the IBM up the incline - although I'm not sure yet what to use under
> the lower end to stop it grating on the ground once its picked up off its
> casters... Perhaps a skateboard? :)
a furniture dolly (a skateboard consisting of casters and a framework made
of 2x4's), sometimes padded with carpet (about $15 at Harbor Freight)
They're also a source for tie-downs, ramps, and for "ramp ends" (brackets
to put on the end of your own 2x8's
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=4698
Do you have an adequate winch/"come-along"?
Is it 800 pounds TOTAL, or is the largest piece 800 pounds?
(If 800 is just the total, then the smaller pieces won't be a problem)
If this is the one that I think that it might be, the current/previous
owner might have some use for an extra portable ramp, and maybe you could
work that into the deal?
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Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin_at_xenosoft.com
Received on Mon Oct 20 2003 - 19:37:25 BST