Byrdie Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 It took four guys to lift a 1100# player piano into the back of my horse trailer. I got it out and into my shop by myself. Just a matter of planning, a little construction and the right tools for the job. Not how I did it but many, if not most, tool rental places will rent a skidster (Bobcat) for a reasonable rate and you could probably get that with a set of forks. Last time I checked here it was $300/hr - well worth it to protect the investment in your new tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 You can do a lot with patience, planning, and simple machines (wheel, ramp, pulley, lever, and I always forget the fifth one). Here's a I made in a similar thread a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 If you live in New Jersey, I can loan you whatever you need. I work in a tool shop packed with rigging equipment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Devereaux Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. The Planer will be in on Thursday, and I have a plan. I bought a 750/1500 lb electric hoist from Northern tools and installed it today. I guess I'll see how it works on Thursday. Thanks again. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Congrats on the new planer. Let us know how it goes. Pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Have the delivery truck deliver to your driveway and unload with their lift gate. If your drive is smooth concrete, use 3 pieces of 1" pipe as rollers and roll it by picking up a piece of pipe at a time and placing it in front of the other two, etc. On rough terrain, I've used round fence post to do the same thing, rolling it on pieces of plywood. It's slow going but it sure saves on backs and doesn't change the pitch of your voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 They call them Hitch Cranes. Several companies offer them now...Northern Tool, Maxx Tow to name a few... anywhere from $300-$500. Useful for loading and unloading into a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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