7 Jan
2009
7 Jan
'09
5:32 a.m.
On Jan 6, 2009, at 9:03 PM, Ethan Dicks wrote:
Having dropped an 11/780 off the back of a truck, I completely
understand. I've had an equipment lift (that I picked up second hand)
for a number of years now. Before I got it I was planning with
exacting detail how I wanted stuff racked up and wouldn't re-rack
stuff just because of the effort involved. Now it's almost too
easy! :-) I'm also considering getting a 2nd lift. My current lift
is of the counter weight variety (it has a 400lb cast iron weight on
the back) which makes it "inconvenient" to move between locations
(although I *have* done it). I consider the lift as one of my more
necessary pieces of equipment (since I found out about J-bars, that is
a close second - but only when I'm moving equipment).
TTFN - Guy
I would highly recommend caution to anyone moving
any heavy rack,
don't
be stupid.
When I was younger (in high school), I had a couple of minor incidents
moving big DEC equipment - nothing requiring more than first aid, but
enough to keep me cautious. Now that I'm substantially older, I'm
eyeing that lift as an essential tool - most of my close calls have
come from hefting large things into racks - RK05s, RA81s, etc., though
I nearly crushed myself extracting an 11/750 from a Chevy Astro Van
once - fortunately for me, it wedged in the door opening and did not
slip more than a few inches, but it could have been much less
pleasant.