I’m looking at getting this WM18 along with a GH1236 Lathe in around 6 months when I finally move to a house with a workshop (garage) - watching you move this alone is both amazing and nail biting anxiety inducing - I can honestly say the prospect of moving a 200kg and a 560kg bit of kit has been filling me with dread but this video (along with the one of you moving the Harrison 300 has given me some hope!) - I hope to see videos of you putting this mill and the 300 into action soon!! - I agree that the stand doesn’t look too stable given the small footprint - high center of gravity - I’ll probably look to run a strip of unistrut between the back two levelling feet then bolt it into the ground just to alleviate the fear of getting squashed!
Well done Peter. Although I’d seen the ‘rushes’ it was good to see the final ‘Director’s cut’ as my son would say. You did a stirling job. I’m sorry The circumstances, due to Covid, weren’t appropriate for me to be there to assist. It’s clear that a second pair of hands would have been helpful to you at several stages of the operation.
Thanks for posting this as I'm about to do exactly the same thing with the same milling machine and stand I just wasn't sure if my mates engine would lift as high as needed, it obviously will.
I slung mine from its base because I didn't fancy slinging it around its head. But everyone else slings it round the head so I presume that's quite ok too.
:-) I've been planning on how I'm going to get the same mill from Amadeal out of the crate and onto the bench. I've opted for disassembly in the crate and rebuild on the bench. Hats off for having the patience to video the exercise - working around camera tripods is definitely not something I'm considering!
Yes, I'm sure disassembly is the easiest way to go. I just didn't want to take the DRO sensors apart, not knowing anything about them - at least before trying the mill. Ades Workshop disassembled his WM16 and took it home in his car: czcams.com/video/0wSbjLyvvXI/video.html
The step is a problem if it is a step up. I moved my mill from transport height to an intermediate height on a trailer. Then slid it down over the step.
Samuel, congratulations on your new shop and the new mill. My dad always referred to moving heavy objects as an exercise in “mind over matter”. He encouraged me to think things through before plunging ahead. Good advice that has served me well through these seventy years. Now, your first mistake was buying the Chinese mini lathe, not because it is an inferior product, which it is, but because it gives you your first taste of manipulating hard metals into the shape and form you want them to be. At that point you’re hooked and there is no way out. I did the same thing with the little lathe. I now have a decent, large real lathe plus a mill and numerous other machines to manipulate metal. It becomes a passion that must be fed constantly and, as you know, becomes very expensive. To think all this started because you wanted to improve Woodstock! That’s the way it goes. I started because I make custom acoustic guitars and couldn’t fine adequate metal hardware that met my standards so I deemed to make them myself. So it goes. By the way, I still have and use my mini lathe regularly. I’ve made many improvements to the machine and it’s hardly recognizable from it original form. Happy machining and making chips, as true machinists say! Stay safe.
Yes I bought the minilathe because I thought "I've never used a lathe before so I'll get somthing cheap and see if I can learn something". The lathes I have my eye on now are all 3-phase and going to be hard to get through that door though!
why did you leave the power feed on? would of helped getting it through the gaps etc.. plus its not there to be damaged incase the thing swings into something. milling machine moves are always fun hehe
Well done. I dont like these stands however, glorified biscuit tins. Trapping yourself between a wall, a heavy machine and a crane had me on the edge of my seat - scary stuff. You should invest in a crane load leveller for that crane - £30 on ebay and a good investment for precise placement.
Hi folks. a bit late but I've done this as well. Don't lift higher than absolutely necessary. Lower the weight onto supports when moving, do not let it swing. Never ever get any bit if your body in the gravity shadow - that crane could suffer a hydraulic failure at any point. I ran my head right to the top of the column, locked it in place and lifted using it. Having the attachments low down is inherently unstable. I had to dismantle the crane to get it into position in my workshop. Ideally have someone present with a mobile phone but do not have them involved in the lift. Still it got there in one piece, but do take care and think things through first. Heavy things like this do not take prisoners. BobUK.
Congratulations. The new workshop looks great.
I’m looking at getting this WM18 along with a GH1236 Lathe in around 6 months when I finally move to a house with a workshop (garage) - watching you move this alone is both amazing and nail biting anxiety inducing - I can honestly say the prospect of moving a 200kg and a 560kg bit of kit has been filling me with dread but this video (along with the one of you moving the Harrison 300 has given me some hope!) - I hope to see videos of you putting this mill and the 300 into action soon!! - I agree that the stand doesn’t look too stable given the small footprint - high center of gravity - I’ll probably look to run a strip of unistrut between the back two levelling feet then bolt it into the ground just to alleviate the fear of getting squashed!
Great stuff,
At least you managed it safely.
That's the weeks exercise done 😁.
Take care
Adam
Well done Peter. Although I’d seen the ‘rushes’ it was good to see the final ‘Director’s cut’ as my son would say. You did a stirling job. I’m sorry The circumstances, due to Covid, weren’t appropriate for me to be there to assist. It’s clear that a second pair of hands would have been helpful to you at several stages of the operation.
A late viewer here, but simply amazed at your perseverance in getting that thing in and positioned! Well done Samuel!
Thanks!
Thanks for posting this as I'm about to do exactly the same thing with the same milling machine and stand I just wasn't sure if my mates engine would lift as high as needed, it obviously will.
I slung mine from its base because I didn't fancy slinging it around its head. But everyone else slings it round the head so I presume that's quite ok too.
:-) I've been planning on how I'm going to get the same mill from Amadeal out of the crate and onto the bench. I've opted for disassembly in the crate and rebuild on the bench. Hats off for having the patience to video the exercise - working around camera tripods is definitely not something I'm considering!
Yes, I'm sure disassembly is the easiest way to go. I just didn't want to take the DRO sensors apart, not knowing anything about them - at least before trying the mill. Ades Workshop disassembled his WM16 and took it home in his car: czcams.com/video/0wSbjLyvvXI/video.html
Bravo!
Looks smol
“Too much bloody junk “ Lol BTW same here. I can really understand you mate !
I'm not sure if that was engineering genius, or comedy genius... 😁
Probably a bit of both. Liked and subbed. 👍🛎🙂
The step is a problem if it is a step up. I moved my mill from transport height to an intermediate height on a trailer. Then slid it down over the step.
Samuel, congratulations on your new shop and the new mill. My dad always referred to moving heavy objects as an exercise in “mind over matter”. He encouraged me to think things through before plunging ahead. Good advice that has served me well through these seventy years.
Now, your first mistake was buying the Chinese mini lathe, not because it is an inferior product, which it is, but because it gives you your first taste of manipulating hard metals into the shape and form you want them to be. At that point you’re hooked and there is no way out. I did the same thing with the little lathe. I now have a decent, large real lathe plus a mill and numerous other machines to manipulate metal. It becomes a passion that must be fed constantly and, as you know, becomes very expensive. To think all this started because you wanted to improve Woodstock! That’s the way it goes. I started because I make custom acoustic guitars and couldn’t fine adequate metal hardware that met my standards so I deemed to make them myself. So it goes. By the way, I still have and use my mini lathe regularly. I’ve made many improvements to the machine and it’s hardly recognizable from it original form. Happy machining and making chips, as true machinists say! Stay safe.
Yes I bought the minilathe because I thought "I've never used a lathe before so I'll get somthing cheap and see if I can learn something". The lathes I have my eye on now are all 3-phase and going to be hard to get through that door though!
why did you leave the power feed on? would of helped getting it through the gaps etc.. plus its not there to be damaged incase the thing swings into something. milling machine moves are always fun hehe
As it went through the doorway sideways, I thought it would be no problem. And so it was.
Please can you tell me what size eyelets you used?
I think it was this: www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/Marine-Hardware/Lift-Eye-Nut-M12-A4-Stainless.html
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Just glad you did not injure yourself. It came to mind I see no electrical outlets?
You joking? I've got about 12 double 13A sockets along the wall! But no 3 phase. Luckily it doesn't need it.
What?
Well done. I dont like these stands however, glorified biscuit tins. Trapping yourself between a wall, a heavy machine and a crane had me on the edge of my seat - scary stuff. You should invest in a crane load leveller for that crane - £30 on ebay and a good investment for precise placement.
All's well that ends well! The biscuit tin is ok so far. Perhaps a little low for me being 6ft tall.
@@samuelfielder The stands on these are fine dont worry not like other ones
Hi folks. a bit late but I've done this as well. Don't lift higher than absolutely necessary. Lower the weight onto supports when moving, do not let it swing. Never ever get any bit if your body in the gravity shadow - that crane could suffer a hydraulic failure at any point. I ran my head right to the top of the column, locked it in place and lifted using it. Having the attachments low down is inherently unstable. I had to dismantle the crane to get it into position in my workshop. Ideally have someone present with a mobile phone but do not have them involved in the lift. Still it got there in one piece, but do take care and think things through first. Heavy things like this do not take prisoners. BobUK.
hahaha......this guy is an accident waiting to happen!!