[TheForge] Fork Truck Opinions

[Demon Buddha]

Ray Miller wrote:
> 
> I am thinking about getting a fork truck for the shop. I have plenty of
> room for one and I do not have a crane. I am starting to work on larger
> sculptures and they don't move themselves.
> 
> I was thinking I would be better off with an electric unit for the
> following reasons:
> 
>  * No exhaust fumes in the shop.

	Not a concern with propane fuel.  That's why they run
	on propane.  :)

>  * No propane tank handling or gasoline storage concerns indoors.

	A very minor concern in light of the convenience.  Minimal
	safe handling practices will well ensure safe operation.

>  * Less potential for not running when I need it

	But more touble when something goes wrong, usually.  Pop
	a winding in the motor and you are in deep maintenance
	doo doo.

>  * Less mechanical maintenance required

	They are not that much maintenance to begin with, IMO.

>  * REALLY CHEAP on the used market

	I've seen some pretty cheap propane units as well.
> 
> CONS:
> 
>     * Cannot charge near any igition source
>     * Regular expense for running battery charger
>     * High expense for battery maintenance - when needed
>     * Not as much beef as an internal combustion unit

	I'm not a big fan of such self contained electrical
	machinery.  They have their place, but a black smith
	shop isn't one of them, IMO.
> 
> Any feedback?
> 
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
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