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Can anyone give me a reasonable estimate ofwhat an old 14” x 6’ Leblond cone head lathewith quick change gearbox would weigh?Maybe someone here knows the weight of a similar lathe?Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Lots of variables as to model. 2,000 lbs would be my guess.
Reply:would think 3500 lbs ++
Reply:Guessing might be more accurate with a photo. See if you can find info here: Lathes + Machine Tool ArchiveI didn't look yours up.Ernie F.
Reply:I agree with MJD The if lathe is belt drive 2,000 I would use a 4,000 pound forklift.  Dave  Originally Posted by jpump5Can anyone give me a reasonable estimate ofwhat an old 14” x 6’ Leblond cone head lathewith quick change gearbox would weigh?Maybe someone here knows the weight of a similar lathe?
Reply:This is the best I can do for a pic.14 swing,6’ overall length (I think) belt drive, old.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:My 17" south bend turnado with 54" centers is right around 3800Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
Reply:My guess would be a minimum of 2000#Forklifts are ideal for moving. Here’s one set up on a stack of pallets so that it can moved around in the shop with a pallet jack later.  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk:
Reply:I would plan for no less than 2,000lbs and it's probably more.  My Clausing 14 x 48 has a listed shipping weight of 2,250lbs so I suspect it's around 2,000 without crating, etc.Check out my bench vise website:  http://mivise.comMiller Syncrowave 250DXMillermatic 350P with XR AlumaProMiller Regency 200 with 22A feeder and Spoolmatic 3Hobart Champion EliteEverlast PowerTig 210EXT
Reply:Wish I had a fork lift.I’m thinking I’d use the crane on a service truck to lift it off a truck and into garage, onto rollers, and then push,jack,crib,pry,cuss,jack….Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Pallet jack works well. On my 13" south end I ran 2x3x1/4" angle under the mounting holes, balanced it out and no problem. Toe jack are handy but big pry bars work
Reply:Originally Posted by jpump5Wish I had a fork lift.I’m thinking I’d use the crane on a service truck to lift it off a truck and into garage, onto rollers, and then push,jack,crib,pry,cuss,jack….
Reply:You may be able to find info here:http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=24364I don't know the model and year etc. but that site has many documents on older machinery. The one at the link says 14" x 78" between the centers weighs 3550 lbs. without the motor. There are others on the site. You may be able to find yours.---Meltedmetal
Reply:Originally Posted by Lis2323You're doing it wrong. It's crib, cuss, pry, cuss, jack, cuss.....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by MeltedmetalYou may be able to find info here:http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=24364I don't know the model and year etc. but that site has many documents on older machinery. The one at the link says 14" x 78" between the centers weighs 3550 lbs. without the motor. There are others on the site. You may be able to find yours.
Reply:Originally Posted by jpump5Wish I had a fork lift.I’m thinking I’d use the crane on a service truck to lift it off a truck and into garage, onto rollers, and then push,jack,crib,pry,cuss,jack….
Reply:Jpump, go to the practicalmachinist.com website and pose your question on the antique machine forum, lot of knowledge there about that type of machine tool. Jimhttps://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...y-and-history/Last edited by jmm03; 1 Week Ago at 11:10 AM.
Reply:I have an old Leblond 17" Heavy Duty. I'm guessing it's about 3 or 4 thousand pounds. When I bought it I made skates using angle iron and dumpster casters. I jacked up each end with a floor jack, slid the skates under, and winched it onto the tilt deck trailer using 4" c-channel as rails. It look less than an hour to load it. The dude I bought it from was shocked how easy we made it appear. I can snap a photo of the skates later today if you wish.
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireI have an old Leblond 17" Heavy Duty. I'm guessing it's about 3 or 4 thousand pounds. When I bought it I made skates using angle iron and dumpster casters. I jacked up each end with a floor jack, slid the skates under, and winched it onto the tilt deck trailer using 4" c-channel as rails. It look less than an hour to load it. The dude I bought it from was shocked how easy we made it appear. I can snap a photo of the skates later today if you wish.
Reply:I took some photos of the the skates I built 20 years ago to move the Leblond lathe. I have a work bench sitting on them right now. You'll notice the notches, I had to cut and bend the angle iron a little to allow the legs to fully seat. Luckily I had the sawzall in the truck and could make a quick adjustment.
Reply:Originally Posted by Lis2323Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by ShootrSo, I'm the only one digging the wheel covers?
Reply:My ~1917 20" Flather was on the scale and weighed in at 4200# including the countershaft and chuck.  It is a heavy duty beast.  I would think that your lathe is 2500-3000#. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by WFMMy ~1917 20" Flather was on the scale and weighed in at 4200# including the countershaft and chuck.  It is a heavy duty beast.  I would think that your lathe is 2500-3000#.
Reply:Originally Posted by WFMMy ~1917 20" Flather was on the scale and weighed in at 4200# including the countershaft and chuck.  It is a heavy duty beast.  I would think that your lathe is 2500-3000#.Originally Posted by G-ManBart5 RPM....wow!
Reply:Originally Posted by G-ManBart5 RPM....wow!
Reply:Originally Posted by WFMI've used the 5 RPM when cutting 20" pipe. I cut and bevel and my son (steamfitter apprentice) practices welding them back together.One revolution is over 60 linear inches of cut. (pi x dia)3 HP 1725 rpm motor goes into a 3 HP 5:1 gear reducer.
Reply:Originally Posted by WFMI've used the 5 RPM when cutting 20" pipe. I cut and bevel and my son (steamfitter apprentice) practices welding them back together.One revolution is over 60 linear inches of cut. (pi x dia)3 HP 1725 rpm motor goes into a 3 HP 5:1 gear reducer.