Re: Bridgeport for sale, and machine moving ideas sought!

In article <FmbSh.5206$nM6.1065@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, John Woodison <john.woodison@xxxxxxxxxx> writes

"Nigel Eaton" <nigele@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Fsh1$hMSCCGGJAZH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi all,


Now, my *other* problem. The Matchmaker seems to weigh between 1 and 2
tons, and my local machinery moving chappies seem reluctant to quote on
it. Any ideas for getting it out of the factory that it's in, and into my
garage? I need to inconvenience the current owner as little as possible
during the move. I think I'm going to have to remove the motor to get it
into the garage.

Second question, does anyone know what the power requirements for this
are? I have a static converter for the Bridgie, but I think I may need
something a little more butch for the new toy!



I took the motor of a MatchMaker many years ago ( different model), and it
was
not an easy job. I can't remember what the exact problem was, but I know I
was
tempted to cut the drive belt to make things easier. Luckily I didn't as
when the
engineer visited later, he said that most people did, without realising the
cost
of a new belt was several hundred pounds.

=8^o

Yikes! Thanks for the warning.

--
Nigel

When the only tools you have are a Bridgeport, a CNC Taig Mill, a Colchester
and assorted other stuff, every problem looks like a steam engine.

.

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