Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
"Andrew VK3BFA" wrote in message
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It's _only_ 210lb? Even a fairly poorly built ceiling should handle that
with a couple of cross-braces spanning two or more trusses(rafters).

If you _really_can't_ borrow or rent an engine hoist, use a block and
tackle.

That's a really light lathe, and shouldn't be a bad job getting it up.

The MDF isn't a great idea, though. Although MDF has a fairly stable
surface layer, it's not stable dimensionally in changing humidity, and will
rack your equipment out of true and level with every change of climate. If
I had to use wood for the top, I'd choose a more stable wood, like VERY fat
yellow pine. But wood isn't a great choice.

LLoyd

Lloyd, your correct, except to me, its not light. I spent 20 years as a
lineman and then a TV tech, lifting awkward, heavy weights. My back is
stuffed - if it goes out again, I dont work and dont earn (self
employed - no compo) - and if it goes out badly, I dont want to see a
surgeon - have seen too many people who are STUFFED even with
"successful" surgery. . The roof is tin, with plasterboard holding up
the insulation. MDF - if sealed, its pretty ok - and besides, I dont
think its going to warp a cast iron bed (Could be wrong, please correct
me if I am).

But youve given me food for thought - thank you - if all else fails, I
will hire an engine hoist....

Andrew VK3BFA.