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The argument about spindle forces being greater than lifting forces seems absurd to me. I doubt the spindle bearings are the weak link here. For example, the heavy Takisawa lathe has some modest diameter screws for headstock alignment, and I doubt that headstock alignment would survive hauling around that way. I used the rods and a Harbor Freight sling and a Harbor Freight engine hoist, like the manual says.