[How do I?] Moving a lathe

[MilsurpMonkey]

If it's 3 phase, "re-wiring" won't cut it alone. A phase converter or motor swap will though, if 3 ph save that for later.
If a single phase motor, it's near certain to be dual voltage. You'll get better performance at 220 than 110, and its already a household circuit.
If still on the 4x4's move tailstock and carriage to the right and jack the headstock down first, close to intended spot. Then set them to the left. Swinging other end will be far easier.

It is dual voltage single phase. Right now I have no 220v and it isn’t in the near future. I do have a 125v 20a outlet I will have to make due with. When I eventually do the shop, it will be 3 phase with a vfd, just not in the cards at the moment.


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[Be_Zero_Be]

I am fortunate to have a friend that is a certified Rigger.
Between us we had two engine hoists, (one was heavy duty) and a pallet jack.
We raised the lath off of the trailer, pulled the trailer out and lowered it onto blocks.
We then used a pallet jack to move it into place.
All steps were done slow and cautiously.
It went smoothly.

 

[Toolmaker51]

As they say, "proof is in the pudding", in this case a TIF or JPEG.
Unsure of your voltage/ amperage supply, but this works anyplace I can imagine.

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