Super X3 lifting tips?

[jallitt]

Need to move my Super X3. When I lifted it onto the bench the first time I used a chain block and the back of the machine rested on the workbench cabinets while it was going up i.e it was pretty stable. When I lifted it down using an engine hoist it flipped over and dangled precariously upside down for a while until I gently got it back on the ground.

I'm thinking 4 screw eyes in the holes for the feet and 4 fixed length chains might help keep it balanced while hanging free.

[jalessi]

Jallitt,

Using a strap and the engine lift is pretty simple.

See the link below.

http://tinyurl.com/9fgjv6

You might add an additional strap wrapped around the top of the column and the chain to keep the mill from spinning or flipping.


Jeff...

[metalworkz]

Hi Jalitt,
I moved mine with an engine hoist and used a heavy strap, like a tow strap about 20' long to wrap around the base and the spindle housing so that the mill was held in a vertical position and stable throughout the process. Since you already have the hoist it will be easy to find a way to hold it stable and mount the hook for the hoist above the mill. The addition of the 4 eye hooks and fixed lengths of chain sounds like it will work fine as long as you also run a strap around the spindle housing to keep the top stable. Good luck moving it and I'm sure you will find a good way to accomplish it.

Regards,

[jallitt]

thanks for the link - did a test lift and it looks pretty stable. Didn't consider it would be easier to keep upright with one strap under the center of gravity like that

Jallitt,

Using a strap and the engine lift is pretty simple.

See the link below.

http://tinyurl.com/9fgjv6

You might add an additional strap wrapped around the top of the column and the chain to keep the mill from spinning or flipping.


Jeff...