Lathe mobility PC 3520b

[Karl Stauber]

After a decade in the same shop, I'm moving to a new, shared location. I need to move my PC3520b and planned to but a Lift, Lock and Roll system. But they seemed to have disappeared. Does anyone have a source or a way of contacting the manufacturer directly? Thanks, Karl Stauber

 

[Mark Jundanian]

Unfortunately that company appears to have ceased doing business.

Lathe mobility

For Those of you that have to move your full size lathes around in your shop , mobile kit or caster, etc. thanks.

www.aawforum.org

Perhaps you can have your own version fabricated.

 

[Karl Stauber]

Thanks Mark. Design & fabrication in metal is not my forte. Would rather buy someone else's learning curve. A motor cycle scissors jack is plan B, but...

Hope other's have suggestions.

 

[john lucas]

I built my own apparatus for moving my lathe. I needed larger wheels that usually come on the rollers because I had to move it across uneven surfaces and even small gravel. I use a small rolling Hydraulic lift to lift the lathe to put it on the legs. The design might need to be changed a little for the C series but works perfectly on the 3520A and B. There is a wooden shelf that the legs sit on. It is supported by 2 metal strips held in place large lag bolts. The metal strips keep the legs from sliding off the little shelf and keep the wheels in place. The slot in the middle is where the hydraulic lift fits. My wheels are 5" and a firm rubber not hard plastic. Rolls easily across most small obstacles. I lift one side and install the legs and then lift the other side and put the rollers on that side. I made on set of rollers fixed and the others swivel. Sometimes I wish they both swiveled. Its a little easier for one person to steer it with one set fixed but it's hard to get into tight spaces with one set fixed.

 

[Karl Stauber]

Thanks John. What holds the roller platform to the base? Can't see it in the picture.

 

[Mike Adler]

Hi… I have a lock and move caster set for my Jet 1642 lathe. One piece of my system broke and I could not locate the mfr to get a replacement component. Welding proved to be my savior. Like a previous response using wood and casters, I might suggest that you consider getting a couple of low priced 4 caster Dollie’s from Harbor freight, securing a couple of planks to them to make a platform and use an auto tire jack to lift your 3520 onto it for the move. Safety is a real consideration so be sure that jacking and movement are very carefully watched.

 

[john lucas]

The metal pieces are taller than the small wooden shelves. The lathe legs sit on the wooden shelf and of course try to slide off. The metal piece keeps the legs in place. I have moved it over some fairly rough terrain without the legs coming off.

 

[Bernie Kopfer]

John, I’m having the same difficulty that Karl is having. How does the roller assembly attach to the lathe?

 

[john lucas]

I will go out to the shop and take some closer photos. I won't be able to put it under the lathe right now. I have a shelf on the lathe with 350lbs of pea gravel and you have to remove the shelf to get the legs on. I'll be back in the next few with a photo.

 

[john lucas]

Maybe these photos will help. Imagine the little piece of plywood is the leg stretcher on the 3520.

 

[Karl Stauber]

Thanks. That is very helpful. Karl