I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

On 2/21/2010 4:08 PM, wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

Bring some tools and start dismantling it. I don't have a unisaw, but
you could probably google it and get an exploded diagram. On my
powermatic, the table comes off easily reducing the weight considerably.
Then the motor can be removed, etc. until it becomes manageable. Putting
it all back together gives you the opportunity to clean it out well,
lube it up and get everything parallel and/or square.

Good luck, and congratulations.
Harvey

" wrote in message
...
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

I had the same problem with my 4WD pickup when I bought my
unisaw so I rented a uhaul motorcycle trailer. It's very low slung
and I easily unloaded the crates & boxes by myself. The guys at
Woodcraft loaded them.
Art

This is a used saw, so it's already put together.

On Feb 21, 3:20*pm, "Artemus" wrote:
" wrote in message

...
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

I had the same problem with my 4WD pickup when I bought my
unisaw so I rented a uhaul motorcycle trailer. *It's very low slung
and I easily unloaded the crates & boxes by myself. *The guys at
Woodcraft loaded them.
Art

Will all the disassembled pieces fit in the back of the truck?

On Feb 21, 3:19*pm, eclipsme wrote:
On 2/21/2010 4:08 PM, wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& *wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

Bring some tools and start dismantling it. I don't have a unisaw, but
you could probably google it and get an exploded diagram. On my
powermatic, the table comes off easily reducing the weight considerably.
Then the motor can be removed, etc. until it becomes manageable. Putting
it all back together gives you the opportunity to clean it out well,
lube it up and get everything parallel and/or square.

Good luck, and congratulations.
Harvey

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

If the Unisaw has wheels, how about some 2x8 or 2x12 ramps and a small
hand winch attached to the front of the bed?

One person guides the saw on the raps, the other turns the winch
Harbor Freight has winches rated for 1000lb for about $25 and 1200lb
winches are about $30:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65688
1000lb, wire rope

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65115
1200lb, strap

A block & tackle also works - 2000lb unit from Northern Tools:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_11839_11839

I've used a block & tackle and 2x8 ramps to get big yard equipment
in/out of my truck (42" riding mower, 28" snow blower).

John

" wrote in message
...
This is a used saw, so it's already put together.

=======================
I'd take the top off and lay it upside down in the bed of the
truck (with suitable padding of course). If it's still too heavy
you can remove the fence rails and even the cast iron wings.
All of the above are relatively easy to realign once reattached.
The bed of the motorcycle trailer was only about a foot off
the ground so loading/unloading the base cabinet should be
relatively easy.
Art

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?


When I got mine, it was used with 50" fence and large Laguna sliding
table I was able to pull most of the sliding table off. I had a
flatbed trailer with about 12-14" to the deck. We used ramps, it had
the mobile base, but it was a bitch with 3 men. Only took two going
down hill. If you had long ramps you might be able to rig a come
along in your pick up and slide it up. Theres not a lot of good
places to grab on to and you don't really want to be excessively rough
with it. It would be great if you could borrow a couple of those
long roller sections for unloading trucks.

Mike M

On 2/21/2010 3:08 PM, wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:35:05 -0600, Swingman wrote:

On 2/21/2010 3:08 PM, wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

Probably the best $50 you'll spend, beats popping your back out.

Mike M

Why wouldn't they? Its a pickup, right? Plenty of room.

Harvey

On 2/21/2010 4:24 PM, wrote:
Will all the disassembled pieces fit in the back of the truck?

On Feb 21, 3:19 pm, wrote:
On 2/21/2010 4:08 PM, wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

Bring some tools and start dismantling it. I don't have a unisaw, but
you could probably google it and get an exploded diagram. On my
powermatic, the table comes off easily reducing the weight considerably.
Then the motor can be removed, etc. until it becomes manageable. Putting
it all back together gives you the opportunity to clean it out well,
lube it up and get everything parallel and/or square.

Good luck, and congratulations.
Harvey

wrote:

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how IÂ’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I donÂ’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

If the Unisaw has wheels, how about some 2x8 or 2x12 ramps and a small
hand winch attached to the front of the bed?


I'd be really leery of doing this and I'm one who generally smiles at some
of the scare-warnings posted here. The unisaw is somewhat top-heavy given
the cast iron top and if a portable base has been added, the wheels are
going to be small. The chances of things going badly as you pull this up
the ramps are going to be rather high.

What others suggested, taking the saw apart is more likely to be
successful.

--

There is never a situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage

Rob Leatham

On 2/21/2010 7:25 PM, Mike M wrote:
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:35:05 -0600, wrote:

On 2/21/2010 3:08 PM, wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

Probably the best $50 you'll spend, beats popping your back out.

Mike M

Yea. You are probably right. Scratch my suggestion!

Harvey

Swingman wrote:

On 2/21/2010 3:08 PM, wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how Id get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me& wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I dont have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

.... snip
You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...


What he said -- much better idea.

--

There is never a situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage

Rob Leatham

The ramp (10' scaffold boards) and wench/come-a-long idea is the
best. I've often handled heavy awkward loads as that by myself. Lay
the saw on its top onto a larger size piece of ply. Use 2 at a time
of three 3/4" pipes (PVC will work) under the ply for rollers.
Wenching it up the ramp will be a snap. Remove it from the truck in
reverse loading order.

Sonny

We moved in '08 and you U-Haul idea is a good one. We moved several
shop items including my 470 pound Grizzly 1023s and several other
tools using one of U-Hauls enclosed trailers (12' x 5' I believe with
at least 5' of interior height). The trailer is built very close to
the ground, and has the waist-high tie-down rail, and it worked well.
I have a set of home-made 2x12 ramps with the metal add-on bottom &
tailgate ledge ends. My neighbor helped my wife and I roll the saw up
onto the trailer. On the other end, my wife, sister-in-law and I
easily, well fairly easily, got it off. A few thoughts:

1) If you are buying from Craig's List ask if the seller can help you
get it loaded. He is getting paid he should do more than stand and
watch. If he can come up with a neighbor, all the better.

2) If the saw is not on a mobile base you might want to consider
getting one. It will be a hassle getting the saw on the base but
should be do-able. Without a base it will be more difficult. A fall
back would be a few lengths of pvc pipe to use as rollers but that can
be tricky, especially unloading.

3) If on a mobile base it might want to high-center when you start the
slope onto the ramps. We actually had a little more trouble getting
it off of the trailer than on. (Might have something to do with the
25 year old helper on one end and a spry 69 year old helper on the
unload end:^} ).

4) Dis-assemble as much as you can. On my saw the fence alone is
about 30+ pounds. Take wrenches and remove the tables if needed. It
only takes a few moments and probably drops the weight by 50-60
pounds. You will likely take the fence rails off too. (We were able to
move mine, on the mobile base, with the table attached.

5) The come-alone previously mentioned might help control it on the
down slide (especially if you used pipe rollers)

Main advice. Don't get in a hurry. Look the situation over and be
careful and methodical. It is do-able.

On Feb 21, 9:11*pm, RonB wrote:
We moved in '08 and you U-Haul idea is a good one. *We moved several
shop items including my 470 pound Grizzly 1023s and several other
tools using one of U-Hauls enclosed trailers (12' x 5' I believe with
at least 5' of interior height). *The trailer is built very close to
the ground, and has the waist-high tie-down rail, and it worked well.
I have a set of home-made 2x12 ramps with the metal add-on bottom &
tailgate ledge ends. *My neighbor helped my wife and I roll the saw up
onto the trailer. *On the other end, my wife, sister-in-law and I
easily, well fairly easily, got it off. *A few thoughts:

1) If you are buying from Craig's List ask if the seller can help you
get it loaded. *He is getting paid he should do more than stand and
watch. If he can come up with a neighbor, all the better.

2) If the saw is not on a mobile base you might want to consider
getting one. *It will be a hassle getting the saw on the base but
should be do-able. *Without a base it will be more difficult. *A fall
back would be a few lengths of pvc pipe to use as rollers but that can
be tricky, especially unloading.

3) If on a mobile base it might want to high-center when you start the
slope onto the ramps. *We actually had a little more trouble getting
it off of the trailer than on. *(Might have something to do with the
25 year old helper on one end and a spry 69 year old helper on the
unload end:^} *).

4) Dis-assemble as much as you can. *On my saw the fence alone is
about 30+ pounds. *Take wrenches and remove the tables if needed. *It
only takes a few moments and probably drops the weight by 50-60
pounds. You will likely take the fence rails off too. (We were able to
move mine, on the mobile base, with the table attached.

5) The come-alone previously mentioned might help control it on the
down slide (especially if you used pipe rollers)

Main advice. *Don't get in a hurry. *Look the situation over and be
careful and methodical. It is do-able.

Sonny must have posted just ahead of me. the PVC pipe works. We
moved a 800# gun safe and a 600# fireplace insert using the pipes.
Just tip the saw back and slide the first one under; then balance it
while rolling onto another. Then roll it onto a third and swap out
from there.

Just remember one thing.....

TOP heavy.

RonB

"Mike M" wrote in message
...

If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull
it behind the truck. grin

--
Nonny

ELOQUIDIOT (n) A highly educated, sophisticated,
and articulate person who has absolutely no clue
concerning what they are talking about.
The person is typically a media commentator or politician.

I love this idea but have no idea where to find such a truck. UHaul
and Ryder do not have these as standard equipment. The come-along
idea - where do I hook to on the saw?

On Feb 21, 5:35*pm, Swingman wrote:

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

--www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)

"Nonny" wrote in message
...

"Mike M" wrote in message
...

If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull it behind
the truck. grin


Might hurt the truck...


--

-Mike-

I love this idea but have no idea where to rent such a truck. UHaul
and Ryder do not carry trucks with these as std. equipment. The come-
along idea ...where would you hook to on the saw?

On Feb 21, 5:35*pm, Swingman wrote:

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

--www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:29:02 -0500, the infamous
scrawled the following:

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

If the Unisaw has wheels, how about some 2x8 or 2x12 ramps and a small
hand winch attached to the front of the bed?

One person guides the saw on the raps, the other turns the winch
Harbor Freight has winches rated for 1000lb for about $25 and 1200lb
winches are about $30:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65688
1000lb, wire rope

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65115
1200lb, strap

A block & tackle also works - 2000lb unit from Northern Tools:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_11839_11839

I've used a block & tackle and 2x8 ramps to get big yard equipment
in/out of my truck (42" riding mower, 28" snow blower).

I got Dina into and out of my truck with a comealong, a piece of
cardboard, and a pair of poly ropes. No big deal. She had casters,
so she wheeled right into the shop.

--
"Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt."
-- Clarence Darrow

" wrote in message
...
I love this idea but have no idea where to find such a truck. UHaul
and Ryder do not have these as standard equipment. The come-along
idea - where do I hook to on the saw?

Just loop some rope around the saw and hook into the ropes. Or if you are
into this kind of thing, you will have some web slings laying around you can
use.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:20:21 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I love this idea but have no idea where to rent such a truck. UHaul
and Ryder do not carry trucks with these as std. equipment. The come-
along idea ...where would you hook to on the saw?

On Feb 21, 5:35*pm, Swingman wrote:

1. Rent a pickup with a Tommy-lift gate for the day.
2. If it doesn't have a mobile base, buy, or rig one.

AAMOF, mine was delivered new, fully assembled and the guy had it off
the pickup equipped with the lift, and at the shop door before I got it
unlocked.

Mine has a mobile base, and 52" fence and extension table.

I've moved it twice in the two years, fully assembled, by renting a
truck with a Tommy Lift on the back ... $50/day and $5 worth of fuel.

A second person comes in handy to operate the lift while the other
person just steadies it on the lift on the trip up. Even easier if it is
only the cabinet saw itself, without the extension table.

If it has an extension table and mobile base, simply let the extension
table dangle off the back of the Tommy-lift, with the cabinet assembly
on the lift itself, and steady the extension table on the short trip up,
then roll into the bed.

Three moves in 8 years and it stayed dead on in spec all three times.

You will not believe how much easier and less time consuming that is
than dis-assembly, re-assembly, followed by the long, tedious setup
process ...

--www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 10/22/08
KarlC@ (the obvious)


Well if you haven't come up with at least 3 plans from this I suggest
you might call a piano mover.

Mike M

"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:29:02 -0500, the infamous
scrawled the following:

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I'd get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don't have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

If the Unisaw has wheels, how about some 2x8 or 2x12 ramps and a small
hand winch attached to the front of the bed?

One person guides the saw on the raps, the other turns the winch
Harbor Freight has winches rated for 1000lb for about $25 and 1200lb
winches are about $30:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65688
1000lb, wire rope

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65115
1200lb, strap

A block & tackle also works - 2000lb unit from Northern Tools:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_11839_11839

I've used a block & tackle and 2x8 ramps to get big yard equipment
in/out of my truck (42" riding mower, 28" snow blower).

I got Dina into and out of my truck with a comealong, a piece of
cardboard, and a pair of poly ropes. No big deal. She had casters,
so she wheeled right into the shop.


What did the piece of cardboard do?

"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
...

"Nonny" wrote in message
...

"Mike M" wrote in message
...

If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull it
behind the truck. grin


Might hurt the truck...


Have somebody ride the saw to brake.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?


The top comes off with 4 bolts and 4 more if you want to take the
extensions off first. You can easily move the base (with motor)
around strapped to a good 2 wheel dolly.

Getting it into the truck can get a little tricky but if you can get
the truck on a sloped drive or even over a curb and use some ramps you
should be able to roll it in. You might also want to pop the tailgate
off so you don't bend it or break a cable.
I will say that I've never asked my Wife to help me move one but I
have moved 3 of them always with just me and another guy.

The whole process is quite a bit easier if you can remove the motor
but it takes two people to get that motor out and if you haven't done
it before it's pretty easy to smash a finger. Motor removal on the
later models is a little easier since they aren't quite as large as
the old bullet style motors.


Mike O.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:17:42 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I love this idea but have no idea where to find such a truck. UHaul
and Ryder do not have these as standard equipment.

If you're in California, zilok.com rents 3/4 tom pickups with lift for
$65/day:
http://us.zilok.com/rental/17759-3-4...with-lift.html

Check whether they are in your area:
http://us.zilok.com/c-100200300-rental/truck

Otherwise, see what a 16 foot moving van with lift costs - probably
$35-$45/hour.

John

"Nonny" wrote in news:3kngn.39355$Ee1.25258
@newsfe12.iad:


"Mike M" wrote in message
...

If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull
it behind the truck. grin


In some states, you'll have to apply for a license plate.

Puckdropper
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Thanks - not sure what to expect at the seller's address as to whether
I can get a low sloped roll into the truck. Good tip on the
tailgate. Doesn't sound like too many are making a concern about the
motor breaking the trunnions during the return trip.

On Feb 21, 11:18*pm, Mike O. wrote:
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

The top comes off with 4 bolts and 4 more if you want to take the
extensions off first. *You can easily move the base (with motor)
around strapped to a good 2 wheel dolly.

Getting it into the truck can get a little tricky but if you can get
the truck on a sloped drive or even over a curb and use some ramps you
should be able to roll it in. *You might also want to pop the tailgate
off so you don't bend it or break a cable.
I will say that I've never asked my Wife to help me move one but I
have moved 3 of them always with just me and another guy.

The whole process is quite a bit easier if you can remove the motor
but it takes two people to get that motor out and if you haven't done
it before it's pretty easy to smash a finger. *Motor removal on the
later models is a little easier since they aren't quite as large as
the old bullet style motors. *

Mike O. *

Not available around here, and the cost of an 8 - 10 hour rental is
out of the question.

On Feb 21, 11:37*pm, wrote:
Check whether they are in your area:http://us.zilok.com/c-100200300-rental/truck

Otherwise, see what a 16 foot moving van with lift costs - probably
$35-$45/hour.

John

On 02/21/2010 11:09 PM, LDosser wrote:
"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
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"Mike M" wrote in message
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If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull it
behind the truck. grin

Might hurt the truck...

Have somebody ride the saw to brake.

Hold my beer, Ima try something...

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On 2/22/2010 7:20 AM, wrote:
Not available around here, and the cost of an 8 - 10 hour rental is
out of the question.

On Feb 21, 11:37 pm, wrote:
Check whether they are in your area:http://us.zilok.com/c-100200300-rental/truck

Otherwise, see what a 16 foot moving van with lift costs - probably
$35-$45/hour.

More like $50/day, not per hour ... no one could afford that, sheeeeeesh.

Penske has rental places all over MS.

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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:20:12 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

Not available around here, and the cost of an 8 - 10 hour rental is
out of the question.

On Feb 21, 11:37*pm, wrote:
Check whether they are in your area:http://us.zilok.com/c-100200300-rental/truck

Otherwise, see what a 16 foot moving van with lift costs - probably
$35-$45/hour.

Rent or borrow a good refrigerator dolly.

Mark

wrote:
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

A typical Unisaw weighs in at 380 lbs, which can be handled fairly
easy with hand carts. A furniture mover is also handy if you got
one.

I assume you got a pair of decent ramps ???

(1) Remove any side tables.
(2) Being Very careful, tilt the saw over on it's side
and stand it up top down. Do NOT crush hand wheels
doing this step.
(3) Hand cart the saw up the ramps and place saw in truck
bed upside down.

(4) Tie down saw, and drive slowly home.

(5) Do the reverse when you get home.

Did I mention being careful ???

" wrote in message
...
I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?


Not unusual for Unisaws to sustain broken trunions unless handled with kid
gloves. Lots of documentation concerning that problem. I personally would
absolutely take the motor out so that the trunion only has to supports it's
own weight should the saw shift or get bounced a bit. the motor is probably
close to 100# so that should help with the lifting.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I’d get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don’t have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?


Maybe you can remove the iron wings? These are heavy by themselves.
Be careful to keep track of parts, screws, etc.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:01:07 -0800, the infamous "Nonny"
scrawled the following:


"Mike M" wrote in message
.. .

If the Unisaw has wheels, what's wrong with a rope and just pull
it behind the truck. grin

Eloquidiot.


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On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:04:48 -0600, the infamous Swingman
scrawled the following:

On 2/22/2010 7:20 AM, wrote:
Not available around here, and the cost of an 8 - 10 hour rental is
out of the question.

On Feb 21, 11:37 pm, wrote:
Check whether they are in your area:http://us.zilok.com/c-100200300-rental/truck

Otherwise, see what a 16 foot moving van with lift costs - probably
$35-$45/hour.

More like $50/day, not per hour ... no one could afford that, sheeeeeesh.

Penske has rental places all over MS.

Call any of the appliance outlets which haven't yet gone out of
business. They probably have a lift truck and a man hanging around
doing nothing and would love to go move a newfangled tablesaur for
some fine gent in their town.

Horrifyingly enough, I drove by the last local equipment rental place
last week and there was no equipment there, but a large For Rent sign
hung on the building. DRAT!

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On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:08:05 -0800, the infamous "LDosser"
scrawled the following:

"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:29:02 -0500, the infamous
scrawled the following:

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:08:58 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I'm looking at a Unisaw on CL. I have a Dodge Ram pickup that can
handle the load but I have no idea how I'd get the thing into the bed
of the truck (just me & wife). The saw is not nearby and a bit of a
drive. I don't have access to a small trailer, although I guess I
could rent a U-Haul? Recommendations?

If the Unisaw has wheels, how about some 2x8 or 2x12 ramps and a small
hand winch attached to the front of the bed?

One person guides the saw on the raps, the other turns the winch
Harbor Freight has winches rated for 1000lb for about $25 and 1200lb
winches are about $30:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65688
1000lb, wire rope

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65115
1200lb, strap

A block & tackle also works - 2000lb unit from Northern Tools:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_11839_11839

I've used a block & tackle and 2x8 ramps to get big yard equipment
in/out of my truck (42" riding mower, 28" snow blower).

I got Dina into and out of my truck with a comealong, a piece of
cardboard, and a pair of poly ropes. No big deal. She had casters,
so she wheeled right into the shop.


What did the piece of cardboard do?

She bellyboarded up the tailgate on it.

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"Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt."
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