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On 20/02/2019 08:33, Chris J Dixon wrote:
John Rumm wrote:

Indeed - at that weight its more like shifting heavy machine tools in a
workshop. Lots of small movements with lots of leverage, and propping /
supporting at every stage.


An issue which hasn't been mentioned yet is the strength of the
slab. Is there is any danger of it fracturing under its own
weight if only supported at the edges whilst being moved?

Chris

Its thicker than many similar cap stones in e.g. passage graves.

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ne...111812543.html


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