Morning all,
When my Torus Pro was delivered in August of 2013, I didn't know when the next time I would be moving it and at that time, I did not care! Well, that time has come now. It has been quite a process not only working on my new shop but removing everything so that I can finally move the Torus Pro.
Novakon did a custom wiring job for me and extended all the cables 6' so that I can mount the electrical cabinet on my wall. Well, I got that beast all unplugged last night and separated from the machine. All I have left is the mechanical structure of the machine components and I am ready for the move.
Unfortunately, when I initially installed the machined, I had to lift the base with one (1) 2x4 and one (1) 4x4 (both sides of the base) which were bolted to the concrete floor. I did this because my engine hoist would not slide under the base with just the leveling feet. So, it was lifted almost six inches and stayed that way throughout the four (4) years. I do not want the same problem.
In my new location, I have much more room but I don't think it will be any different if I cannot get the engine hoist under the base. The only way I see this happening is if I lift the base with a pallet jack, slide the engine hoist under, remove engine hoist and lower the base/mill with the pallet jack.
It's a rare opportunity to be at this stage and there are a number of modifications I have been wanting to do. Now is the time to do them, from new paint, maintenance, replacement of bolts ( thread engagement issues )etc...Heck I might take everything apart and put the machine back together piece by piece.
Perhaps I'll need to be more patient and creative. Looking for input
Regards all,
-Jason