Moving Diamond 9ft 3 piece

[taprackgo]

Hello,

I'm moving and will need to disassemble my Diamond 3 piece slate to remove from a basement. While I'm not opposed to paying for it, there's frankly no one I'm aware of I would trust in my area to do so after I was dissatisfied with the initial install which was never made right. What would be the best method to break the epoxy bond between the slate seams? Any best practice for transporting the slate pieces?

Thank you in advance for any comments.

 

[trentfromtoledo]

Hello,

I'm moving and will need to disassemble my Diamond 3 piece slate to remove from a basement. While I'm not opposed to paying for it, there's frankly no one I'm aware of I would trust in my area to do so after I was dissatisfied with the initial install which was never made right. What would be the best method to break the epoxy bond between the slate seams? Any best practice for transporting the slate pieces?

Thank you in advance for any comments.

Ok here is the best "IMO" I can give you: It takes FAR less skill to move it than it does to set it up. Pay someone to move it and PLAN for a Diamond trained guy to set it up again. The slates are likely "liquid doweled" together, then finished with bondo and not expoxy'd together at all. You did not mention if its a 7 8 9 foot or not. Moving the cabinet out is a pain in the ass. So much to go over. Just pay someone
Best advice I have given all day!

TFT

 

[taprackgo]

Ok here is the best "IMO" I can give you: It takes FAR less skill to move it than it does to set it up. Pay someone to move it and PLAN for a Diamond trained guy to set it up again. The slates are likely "liquid doweled" together, then finished with bondo and not expoxy'd together at all. You did not mention if its a 7 8 9 foot or not. Moving the cabinet out is a pain in the ass. So much to go over. Just pay someone
Best advice I have given all day!

TFT

Thanks. It's a 9 ft table, 3 piece slate. You're right, it has the liquid dowel / bondo - not sure why I was thinking epoxy lol.

 

[trentfromtoledo]

Thanks. It's a 9 ft table, 3 piece slate. You're right, it has the liquid dowel / bondo - not sure why I was thinking epoxy lol.

Getting that slate up stairs is tough work, they are heavier than GC 9' slate. Make sure they tape back all the levelers, they get all bent up if not! Let us know how it all works out, I am invested now Hope it all goes smooth for ya!

TFT

 

[TrxR]

Thanks. It's a 9 ft table, 3 piece slate. You're right, it has the liquid dowel / bondo - not sure why I was thinking epoxy lol.

Is this a Professional or a Pro-Am?

How did you make out with the move?

 

[TrxR]

Getting that slate up stairs is tough work, they are heavier than GC 9' slate. Make sure they tape back all the levelers, they get all bent up if not! Let us know how it all works out, I am invested now Hope it all goes smooth for ya!

TFT

What's the best way to transport slates? Standing up or laying flat?

 

[trentfromtoledo]

If you have E-Track on the vehicle, ratchet strapping them to the wall works great! My trailers got that feature and makes it so easy: Dolly them right in. Newer Diamond slate has no wood backer, so face the good side to the wall. I also suggest some card board or piece of wood in between the slate and ratchet. GC slate does have the wood backer, so I face the slate to the wall. You can lay them down, I use the small harbor freight blankets in between, the black ones. or something that size. I make sure to add some weight on top or strap them down so they do not slide. Use common sense and do the extra stuff to ensure they get from A to B: SAFE!!

TFT

 

[boogieman]

If you have E-Track on the vehicle, ratchet strapping them to the wall works great! My trailers got that feature and makes it so easy: Dolly them right in. Newer Diamond slate has no wood backer, so face the good side to the wall. I also suggest some card board or piece of wood in between the slate and ratchet. GC slate does have the wood backer, so I face the slate to the wall. You can lay them down, I use the small harbor freight blankets in between, the black ones. or something that size. I make sure to add some weight on top or strap them down so they do not slide. Use common sense and do the extra stuff to ensure they get from A to B: SAFE!!

TFT

In other words, think that you are moving a pool table slate, and do it the way you would think with common sense, and add a little extra though into how you will do it to make sure it arrives with no issues.

 

[TrxR]

I was looking at a table earlier this year but the deal fell through. I was going to sweep out the bed of the truck put down a packing blanket than the first slate then another packing blanket then the third slate than another packing blanket than strap them down well.

 

[trentfromtoledo]

In other words, think that you are moving a pool table slate, and do it the way you would think with common sense, and add a little extra though into how you will do it to make sure it arrives with no issues.

No, I was pretty specific and provided some exact info. Then I said " Use common sense and do the extra stuff to ensure they get from A to B: SAFE!!" <<-- You reworded that part Not sure why, but OK!

I was looking at a table earlier this year but the deal fell through. I was going to sweep out the bed of the truck put down a packing blanket than the first slate then another packing blanket then the third slate than another packing blanket than strap them down well.

that works. You can put the good sides up. You get it. The packing blankets are to stop them from scratches when removing them. Strapping thenm is nice. E track is the easiest and most safe IMO Happy hunting.
TFT

 

[chalkdust]

Nothing like that rude awakening when you hump first piece of 9 foot slate up stairs.

 

[Dartman]

Nothing like that rude awakening when you hump first piece of 9 foot slate up stairs.

Thats why you pay 2 teens $25 each to tote them.

 

[boogieman]

No, I was pretty specific and provided some exact info. Then I said " Use common sense and do the extra stuff to ensure they get from A to B: SAFE!!" <<-- You reworded that part Not sure why, but OK!

that works. You can put the good sides up. You get it. The packing blankets are to stop them from scratches when removing them. Strapping thenm is nice. E track is the easiest and most safe IMO Happy hunting.
TFT

Yeah, that kind of came off wrong. I apologize, sorry for the snark. You have a great post on how to do it, I guess what I meant was make extra sure everything is safe and secured and there won't be an issue.

 

[trentfromtoledo]

Thats why you pay 2 teens $25 each to tote them.

So risky and not worth it for them or MY BUSINESS> Even as a non business deal, things get so messy these days. God forbid someone get hurt or the slate get damaged.

Nothing like that rude awakening when you hump first piece of 9 foot slate up stairs.

I have a slate dolly and it is still a son of a bitch!! I prefer to pay grown men to do it, that are in the business of moving stuff/ have insurance. I also help. 3 Guys with my dolly and its not bad at all.

None of this stuff is "easy" and should not be looked at as such. I see guys posting their stories of 6 guys moving an entire gold crown frame with the SLATES AND TOP ATTACHED AND I CRINGE>>>>!

TFT

 

[TrxR]

So risky and not worth it for them or MY BUSINESS> Even as a non business deal, things get so messy these days. God forbid someone get hurt or the slate get damaged.

I have a slate dolly and it is still a son of a bitch!! I prefer to pay grown men to do it, that are in the business of moving stuff/ have insurance. I also help. 3 Guys with my dolly and its not bad at all.

None of this stuff is "easy" and should not be looked at as such. I see guys posting their stories of 6 guys moving an entire gold crown frame with the SLATES AND TOP ATTACHED AND I CRINGE>>>>!

TFT

I would not want to be involved in trying to move a gold crown together like that. Good way to get hurt or damage the table.

 

[chalkdust]

So risky and not worth it for them or MY BUSINESS> Even as a non business deal, things get so messy these days. God forbid someone get hurt or the slate get damaged.

I have a slate dolly and it is still a son of a bitch!! I prefer to pay grown men to do it, that are in the business of moving stuff/ have insurance. I also help. 3 Guys with my dolly and its not bad at all.

None of this stuff is "easy" and should not be looked at as such. I see guys posting their stories of 6 guys moving an entire gold crown frame with the SLATES AND TOP ATTACHED AND I CRINGE>>>>!

TFT

I just had a refrigerator delivered yesterday, these guys used "shoulder dollies" I was impressed. With the weight on your shoulders your hands are free for balance. To me, the worst part about carrying slate is how hard it is to hang on to when vertical. These dollies may be worth looking into.

 

[fastone371]

So risky and not worth it for them or MY BUSINESS> Even as a non business deal, things get so messy these days. God forbid someone get hurt or the slate get damaged.

I have a slate dolly and it is still a son of a bitch!! I prefer to pay grown men to do it, that are in the business of moving stuff/ have insurance. I also help. 3 Guys with my dolly and its not bad at all.

None of this stuff is "easy" and should not be looked at as such. I see guys posting their stories of 6 guys moving an entire gold crown frame with the SLATES AND TOP ATTACHED AND I CRINGE>>>>!

TFT

I carried my GC slates down my basement stairs with the help of my young adult son 1 time,, we are both 6'1" and 200#-225# so its not like we are not used to moving heavy stuff, even made a crate to protect them with handles on them to make it easier to maneuver, I will not be doing it again, instead I would pay someone.