pantograph

i found 2 of them on craigs list reno i think the other one looked even better and was 500.00 i thouth that was the one i was posting.
yes it looks like a hand full for one person to move around
i was hoping that i could talk you into helping me move it.lol
i have never been around one or ever seen one in person.
i have a diy 4 axis cnc i dont know how to use it real well.
i wounder how many cue makers use panto graph.to cue makers that use a cnc
mike
 
Mike, nothing wrong with a photograph setup correctly. Some of the best still use them and have no plans on changing. A little dolly will handle these. I had a dolly and I could get it on the dolly by myself, but wasnt super easy. I decided to make wheels that take 5 minutes to bolt up.
 
i thought i would throw this on here if any of you guys needed one.:D my next post will be a boom truck
mike
 
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Like I said Mike, they are very heavy. I put one in my basement and the entire house tipped sideways. I had to get rid of it.
 
panto graph

i found another one
it was loaded in the back of a pickup it looked like a larger model than this one.
im sure now that im going to need your expertise in moving one of these.
mike
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
i found another one
it was loaded in the back of a pickup it looked like a larger model than this one.
im sure now that im going to need your expertise in moving one of these.
mike
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I used an extendaboom to get my Sharp TMV mill into the corner of my shop. It cost about 300.00 to have it delivered to my house and picked up.

Was the best 300.00 I have ever spent. It still took me half a day to get it in there by myself and I'm still amazed I didn't knck it over. Because of ceiling height, I had to push it about 15 feet....:eek:
 
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hotrod said:
anychance I could get pics and specs. Been looking
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both pantograph are listed on craigslist reno nv in the tools for sale
i havent seen either in person
i posted the thread in here because i thought might be helpful to a fellow az er.
sorry i wasnt trying to confuse anyone just try to be helpful
the one for 1000.00 search link is on my first post
the other one looks like its a bigger model and the pics show it in the back of a pick up, it lists for 1500.00

here is the perfect tool for moving pantogragh all specs are listed
mike http://www.ebay.com/itm/GROVE-CRANE-SALE-/300600506926?pt=Cranes&hash=item45fd2fba2e
 
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rollers

sometimes equipment is too big and bulky to put dollie underneath. for years we used one inch black iron or galvenized pipe. roll item till pipe moves too far rearward and keep putting second pipe back to the front of item being moved. Little 6-700lb item dollie is great. start moving 1000 lbs or more you can use pipe rollers much easier. seen many a large safe or complete soda fountain moved this way. By the way nice crane.
 
moving heavy stuff

rolling things on pipes or wooden dowels is a great idea
i remember my grand father move his garage around the corner of the house on pipes. when i did brake job on a semi truck i would place thin sheet of metal under the dual tires put grease on the metal sheet and slide the dual tires and hub off at the same time then slide the duals back on it worked good if you dont have a wheel dolly
i think we need a section for different ideas of doing things like setting up a shop how to get the equipment in. and we can feel free to make all the jokes we want.
i have had great fun with this thread even thou that it was started to
help if some one who might be looking for a pantograph.

ps i need chain saw to cut hole in shop roof so i can crane pantograph in then need to hire roofers.
mike
 
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