Ratchet straps generally come in 4-packs. I generally buy them in pairs of 4-packs. Looks sort of like a spiderweb when I get done...

Bolting down to plywood, stringers across the bed of the truck/trailer, ANYTHING you can do to keep that big heavy piece of Junque stable and unmoving is a good idea.?

And then, drive slowly. Do NOT give it an excuse to move in any direction. ;)

Bill in OKC

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On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 08:53:11 AM CDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:

Let us not forget the ratchet straps. You need at least two, preferably more of those to secure the lathe in the bed of your truck. You also should know how to use the straps. I see too many using the straps incorrectly and at the first change in direction the load comes crashing over the side, or in the back of the truck cab, plunging into the passenger compartment.?

Something like this or better:?

Each ratchet tie-down features a ratchet style fastener and a working load limit of 3333 lbs. (break strength of 10000 lbs. ) The 27 ft. L is perfect for personal or industrial use. Polyester Webbing Resists Weather and is UV-protected.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Charles Brumbelow via groups.io <mrb37211@...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 7:49 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [atlas-craftsman IO] Reasonable price range on a 3990?

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Suggest taking a battery powered drill and a couple 4’ lengths of 2x4 and some 1/4” or 5/16” carriage bolts with nuts and washers plus appropriate drill bit and wrench. Set the lathe feet on the 2x4s and bolt the boards in place extending equally out from each side. Take a bit longer to load, maybe, but be more secure from turning over. I did something similar when bringing home a slightly larger larger lathe.?

Charlesl

On Jul 12, 2023, at 5:14 PM, mike allen <animal@...> wrote:

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Good deal , thats part of the " work smarter , not harder plan " . Wish I paid more attention to that plan in my younger days .

animal

On 7/12/23 2:56 PM, David Matthews wrote:

Basic plan is to take the lathe off of the table.? That makes it about 300 pounds and 200 pounds.,? It has to come apart to go in the cellar anyway.

Dave

On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 5:26?PM mike allen <animal@...> wrote:

??? These things are top heavy , remove what ever you can . Tool post , chuck , tailstock ....

Ideally removing the lathe from the base . I don't know much about these lathes , but looking at the manual it looks like you can relieve tension on the final drive belt & then remove the belt from the drive pulley & then tie it out of the way & then remove the lathe from the stand ?

Good thing those trailers have lots of tie points .

good luck

animal

On 7/12/23 1:44 PM, David Matthews wrote:

We got to a price on the lathe and I am scheduled to get it Friday, assuming it is in good shape. I plan to pull it apart and am wondering what is needed to release the spindle belts.? Manual calls out tensioning and then tightening the bracket mounting bolts in top left of the diagram below.? I am assuming reversing this.? Anyone know what format the bracket mounting bolts are?? I want to make sure I have the right tools with me.? Taking an engine hoist and a U Haul 5x9 trailer with me.? Lower than the back of the pickup.

Dave

On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:17?AM Dave Matthews <n36078@...> wrote:

There is an At;las 3990 about 75 miles from here that I replied to in an ad.? Not great photos but it has a 3 jaw and shows a quick change tool post with a boring bar in it.? It looks like a garage and fairly accessible.? It is being advertised for a client by what appears to be a real estate agent.? Story is older guy in ill health and wife getting rid of the house.? I have an engine hoist so I could move it into my pickup, possibly by removing the lathe from the table.

I am guessing that they aren't getting a lot of interest because the seller messaged me this morning implying that they were very open to offers.

What is a reasonable price range on one of these lathes?? Looks to be a 12".? Serial is 005555.

Dave