moving a sminimill in doorways

[Freddy Bastard]

I'm looking to buy a sminimill in the next months. The biggest problem is that we need to pass thru 5 doorways of 70''(W) X 78''(H). What should I expect.?Is it possible?
Once the machine is in the shop, space is no more a issue.

I think we have to remove the z axis. Anybody had a similar story? Pros/Cons?

Thank's (any input very appreciated)

[behindpropeller]

Originally Posted by Freddy Bastard I'm looking to buy a sminimill in the next months. The biggest problem is that we need to pass thru 5 doorways of 70''(W) X 78''(H). What should I expect.?Is it possible? Once the machine is in the shop, space is no more a issue. I think we have to remove the z axis. Anybody had a similar story? Pros/Cons? Thank's (any input very appreciated)

Maybe they will ship it to you without the control arm connected?

[taylors]

You should have no problem getting it through the doors, height is going to be your issue . I have moved my super minimill around using a pallet jack. I went and measured mine and it is 78 inches right now to the hot box on top of the power box on the back. Then you got the black tube that comes out with all the wires to the spindle. You might be able to disconect that and lay it over on it's side.

[Freddy Bastard]

Ok thank you all. I contacted the local Haas dealer and he told me it was not a problem. Just by removing the black tube.