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Hey Guys,
Here is something you won't see often. I was able to split the base of my Van Norman #12 from the column for transport into my basement. Together, they weigh about 800 pounds, so splitting them is a good idea BUT a major PITA. After splitting, the base weighs about 450, and the column 350. You need a 1/2" hex bit socket and a breaker bar, along with a 4" extension to get into the base from the large access opening to loosen the large cap bolts. After you remove all 8 bolts, you need to lift the base with an engine crane and get the halves to begin to separate. Do NOT jump on the base like I did- I broke one of the alignment pins (you can see it in the photograph). Instead, use a prybar, and gently pry the halves apart till the base falls onto some 4x4's you have below it.
I them loaded the base onto a 4 wheel 1000 pound capacity handtruck to be able to move it, and the column into a mover's dollie covered with plywood. to make that mobile as well.
![DSC03116.gif DSC03116.gif](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/1/1463-1a4d6ec3fde416ffc96a1db0baef970f.jpg)
Here is something you won't see often. I was able to split the base of my Van Norman #12 from the column for transport into my basement. Together, they weigh about 800 pounds, so splitting them is a good idea BUT a major PITA. After splitting, the base weighs about 450, and the column 350. You need a 1/2" hex bit socket and a breaker bar, along with a 4" extension to get into the base from the large access opening to loosen the large cap bolts. After you remove all 8 bolts, you need to lift the base with an engine crane and get the halves to begin to separate. Do NOT jump on the base like I did- I broke one of the alignment pins (you can see it in the photograph). Instead, use a prybar, and gently pry the halves apart till the base falls onto some 4x4's you have below it.
I them loaded the base onto a 4 wheel 1000 pound capacity handtruck to be able to move it, and the column into a mover's dollie covered with plywood. to make that mobile as well.
![DSC03115.gif DSC03115.gif](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/1/1330-cbb68b9338a50e13a6f37427cce18059.jpg)
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![DSC03119.gif DSC03119.gif](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/1/1462-5d6ee4378500182487ecca5888730a67.jpg)
![DSC03116.gif DSC03116.gif](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/1/1463-1a4d6ec3fde416ffc96a1db0baef970f.jpg)
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