I've got a lead on a full and working electron microscope. It's on-topic because it's old and has some sort of computerized digitizing unit. :-) The console is 41" x 43" and weighs about 300 pounds. The column is 33" x 33" and weighs about 1,200 pounds. It'll suck at least 20 amps so I may need to wire its own circuit. It's wrapped and probably palleted at the pickup location. They have a hand-fork to roll it to the loading dock. I've lined up a big Diesel stake (flat-bed) truck. It'll be about a 2-3 hour drive. We've got straps, boards, tarps. I'm most concerned about getting it *off* the truck and into my office or home basement. Any other thoughts from the group? - John