Hello Guys,
Another newbie to the world of CNC but after years of waiting I finally have the capacity to buy a Tormach 1100 for a home based prototype shop. I have a decent sized garage 10X25 but only 7' ceiling. I can open up the ceiling, but that only gives me another 8" or so which I feel should be enough for the power draw bar cable tray.
I have read quite a few threads about lifting and moving the 1100:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/tormac...-software.html
Tormach PCNC 1100 CNC Mill
I was hoping to assemble the machine in my driveway and using a pallet jack move it into the garage but the opening for the garage is not high enough even with the doors removed. I'm not crazy about rigging it to the ceiling joists because I'm just not sure they will be strong enough, safety is my top concern.
Looking at the 1100 operators guide on page 2-5, it states the 1100 can be lifted by inserting two 7/8" steel bars through the base of the machine to use a forklift. I'm wondering if I could rig something up (besides a forklift).
Has anyone tried this or something similar?
Thanks