[AMRadio] moving heavy iron (was: Glob king . . . )

[WA5SVL]

Hello the group may not believe this but I have my Collins 20V-2 upstairs in my
shack!Have a KW-1, Globe King 500B, and a Collins 20V-3, all downstairs , Pics are
avaliable, Dudley WA5SVL
P.S. Helps to own a Crane Rental Co.
wwd at netheaven.com wrote:

> > How did you get it down Brett?  Roll it.
>
> >> I don't think that transformer is ever going to leave my basement. I have
> >> no idea how I would get it up the stairs...
>
> AMers need to hone their transportational skills, out of necessity. Tools
> like JOHNSON BARs, come-alongs, 2x10s & 4x4s of varying lengths, bumper
> jacks, assorted CRIBBING blocks, transmission jacks (from Harbor Freight
> Co), etc all help get the job done.
>
> Single handedly, too, if necessary. Hint: there won't be an 'E.F.' or
> 'Viking' on a Johnson Bar, nor will it contain cold 807s.
>
> A bit of luck is always welcome, too. Like the morning after I trucked
> that 5kw (800 lb) mod xfmr home from Staten Island- 200 miles- I noticed
> one of the rear tires on my van had 120 degrees of steel mesh hanging out.
> Glad that was not a 210 mile trip.
>
> Bill    K2AME
>
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