Borrow a engine hoist in Ontario?

[trlvn]

Hi:

I'm nearly ready with my shop renovation to move my mill-drill into the basement. Could somebody in the west GTA loan me an engine hoist (aka shop crane) to help with disassembly and reassembly of the machine? I hope I'd only need it for a few days but everything always takes longer than I think! The machine is a total of about 700 pounds so none of the pieces should be a strain for even a small hoist.

I presume a folding hoist will fit in my compact SUV, right? I'm in Oakville and obviously I'm willing to pick up and return.

Maybe I should just buy one but I don't have room to store it. In the basement, I figure I need to assemble the mill _before_ I move in a work table and tool chest so I have some room to maneuver.

Thanks,

Craig

 

[Brent H]

@trlvn: Craig I have one if you are not in a great rush - a bit of a drive to see you but I may have a lumber run after I get back from Calgary

 

[Canadium]

@trlvn I have a 2 ton engine crane. Can't vouch for it fitting in your SUV but I think I managed to get it home disassembled in my Honda Civic. It's sitting here unused at the moment.

 

[trlvn]

@Brent H Thanks for the offer but Hamilton is closer and I do want to get going before the snow starts coming.

@Canadium That's awesome! pm on the way...

Craig

 

[Former Member]

I have one (disassebled for storage), in Brampton.

 

[trlvn]

I have one (disassebled for storage), in Brampton.

Thanks, but I'm taken care of.

Craig