26 Sep
2001
26 Sep
'01
1:46 a.m.
On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, John Foust wrote:
I've got a lead on a full and working electron
microscope. The console
is 41" x 43" and weighs about 300 pounds. The column is 33" x 33"
and
weighs about 1,200 pounds. I'm most concerned about getting it *off*
the truck and into my office or home basement. Any other thoughts from
the group?
There are places from which you can rent forklifts, etc. One such place
is is http://www.hertzequip.com/ (the car people). I'm sure there are
others; check your local yellow pages.
Whether or not the equipment has wheels makes a good deal of difference in
deciding what equipment you need. Also, consider the environment into
which it is going. Stairs will be *very* difficult to conquer. Also,
never underestimate the power of thresholds and very small steps, or they
will be your undoing.
--
Jeffrey S. Sharp
jss(a)subatomix.com