Thanks for the ideas. What I finally used was 2x4 tracks. Rather than spend
the money for 3/4 ply, I made 2 sets of tracks out of old 2x4's that I had
left over from a framing project. I then used 2" steel pipes under the base
and moved the spare track as the base moved onto the next track. Other than
having to pay close attention
to keeping it centered, it worked great and the cost was minimal.

"BW" wrote in message
...
I finally got moved into my new house and the machines are nestled into
the
garage. I have to move the lathe and bridgeport into the cellar. I have a
walk-in door to the basement but the problem is getting the stuff to the
door. There is about 40' of grass to move the stuff over. I moved the
bridgeport head and table on a skid by using rollers under it. It was
quite
a job. I am leery of trying to move the base the same way. Any suggestions
on moving the base ? There is not enough room to get a large machine in to
carry it.

Thanks,

Bill W