How to Safely Move a Lathe by Tom Lipton (Oxtools)

[Hobby-Machinist]

Many people ask how they can move a lathe. For a newcomer, this can be a daunting task.
Fortunately, there is a video by Tom Lipton that explains things well.

 

[Eddyde]

Good video, thanks for posting. My philosophy on moving machinery is it shouldn't take more than 2 people (though an extra hand usually welcome) and should never rely on the physical strength of those involved. i.e., if the plan is get 6 strong guys to manhandle the machine around, it's a bad plan.

 

[bhigdog]

Not so sure about a 10EE but most lathes are way top heavy and are looking for any opportunity to fall on their face (or yours)...........Bob

 

[WalterC]

It was in my plans to build something like this to move mine. It would have pneumatic tires that would turn and it would be shorter. All I needed was to lift the lathe up 1-3". It would be tied off so it wouldn't swing.
Before I could build it, I had a friend with a small fork lift help out. I then easily moved it with two wheeled floor jacks.

 

[Dabbler]

a month ago I had the opportunity to buy a new lathe so I whipped up these lathe casters to move it with: (based on Tom's skates)