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Posted by TREESA207 Z8 SC (My Page) on Sun, Aug 8, 04 at 23:22
Hello to everyone!
Last week I went to a concrete mfg. to check out fountains for the front yard. Sooo, while I was there of course I found a million other things that I couldn't live with out.
(know the feeling?) Anyway,I bought 2 huge gargoyles that I just fell in love with. They are beautiful,and as I said they are HUGE! They each weigh over 500 pounds. Now my problem is... I want to put them on either side of my front steps, the steps are wide enough for them and on either side of the actual steps there are 3 teirs which right now I have concrete pots on. And of course I want to put them on the top teir.
How do I get them up there? Do I need a crane? a fork lift? 5 or 6 weight lifters? Does any one have any ideas?
They are to be delivered on Thursday and the delivery man said he can only move them off the truck, he can't place them where I want them.
So if y'all have any ideas I sure would appreciate them.
Thanks, Treesa207 |
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RE: Think I need a crane?
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| There are various kinds of dollies, and I know the men who moved in my cast iron tub used one they called an appliance dolly. They even brought it up two steps. Why not check with an equipment rental place to get any help they can offer and maybe rent something. You want to be sure to use the right equipment so you don't break the gargoyles or yourself! I would say you will need at least a couple strong people to help. Maybe if you had the proper dolly and some cash to offer, the guys on the truck would help. |
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| Golly, I can't wait to see a pic of them in place! How tall and wide are they, I love gargoyles, have a couple of tiny ones. |
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| If you can get them on a long inclined plane (a couple of 2 X 12s, maybe)and if you have something at the top to anchor to, you can pull them up with a come-along. This is a ratcheting device with a cable. There are also ratcheting devices made out of nylon(?) they use to secure loads on large trucks. Whatever you use make sure there are plenty of guys around to at least keep them steady so they don't topple over and bust. |
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Thank you Socks12345 and Wheatwack for the help, I think I will try to pay the delivery man to place them if he will.
I am sure he has to have a fork lift or something like it on the truck, how else would he be able to get it all off the truck? But if he refuses I guess I will have to use one of your suggestions.
Bigack, they are each about 36 inches across from the tips of the wings and they are about 42 inches tall.
I have a big Victorian house and I just thought they would be really cool sitting up there watching over everything.
Altho, I live in a very small town and I'm not quite sure what everyone else will think about them but then again as long as I like them it doesn't matter what any one else thinks. Right?
And yes, Bigack I will take some pics and post them when the Gargoyles fly into place! Thank you, Treesa207 |
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| If you do end up having to rent a dolly, be sure to get the heavy one with the built-in straps. 'Pup |
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| ...or you could invite over the local HS wrestling or football team for a spaghetti dinner Suzi |
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| How'd it go? Saw your garden pics today on web shots - didn't see the new guys. I love gargoyles too. I have a couple of rubber ones from Tarje. Hope you did OK! |
RE: Think I need a crane?
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All great suggestions.
I can vouch for the ease of the incline plane after using some 2X10s for a track and cut up sectons of 1" dowels for rollers.......moved a 7 person hot tub (sans H2O of course) to a new location by myself.
...You might also check for who moves pianos in your area. We've bought and sold several and used the same couple of fellows. Those guys use a complex strap arrangememt and 2 of them moved a concert grand up/down stairs. Astonishing.
We also have an old victorian and added a small gargoyle to one of the peaks and others are on our wish list...well, someday. Good Luck, Will |
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