Originally Posted by
MFchief
Everyone is offering up good ideas for various options. I would just point out that unless you have some sort of hoist, like an A frame or engine hoist to get the mill on the stand, you are going to have to rent a forklift twice. That's assuming you are using a Tormach stand and will need to assemble it prior to mounting the mill.
It might be cheaper to buy a Harbor Freight type engine hoist than to rent the forklift. Just remember that would require a chain type lift instead of the bars thru the mill base, so you would need to insure you have adequate ceiling clearance in you garage.
Good Luck
Terry