moving my press

megmcclelland
on 6 Nov 11 (15:10)

i’m moving my chandler and price press 8 x 12 soon. and i didn’t know if anyone had any advice for securing it. i removed the ink plate and rollers, but wanted advice on how to secure it.

any advice will help. thanks

BillWhitley
on 6 Nov 11 (15:31)

Hopefully, it’s already on skids, or better yet, a pallet. Pallet jacks make moving this press over a flat hard surface very easy. Use webbing straps to secure the press in the shut position - just wrap them around the big heavy parts that move. If there is a tightening ratchet involved, so much the better. Oh, and remember - these guys are really top heavy.

stewartdesign
on 6 Nov 11 (22:28)

You can use an engine hoist and straps to hoist it or even metal rods under the skids to roll it..

megahurt
on 7 Nov 11 (11:43)

I just moved a 10x15. Here are the details on how to do it:
http://blackheartletterpress.com/2011/10/welcoming-our-new-old-press/