Rigging is not a fulltime job for me (I run a product based shop 40 minutes outside of Portland). I occasionally buy broken machines, fix them, use them, sell them, trade them. Moving machines at low cost is one way I keep more cash in my pocket. Through the coarse of buying machines I've developed relationships with Portland area companies that call when they need a lower value machine moved or hauled away.
Several PM members have bought machines from me and later had me move other machines for them.
I use riggers too. I recommend Integrity in Portland and Checkmate in the Seattle area. Great guys to work with. I know why they charge what they do. I do things a little different when a machines value doesn't justify the pro $$$. Generally moving with Rollbacks and Landolls. No forklift or crane involved. I know the people to call that can drive a truck well and show up on time. I try to minimize risk, but there is always a chance something could go wrong so that's where the big difference is. If your machine did fall off the truck, well, that sucks. Should have spent the $3500 for the pros. That has not happened, but if it did it's your problem, not mine.
My services are a good fit if your machine is older and heavier and load/unload situations are safe for my methods.
A smaller machine under 8000 lbs is going to be around $600 Larger machines to 50K lbs or so are usually in the $1500 to $2500 range. Often times larger means pilot cars and more time to prepare the machine for moving/skating to a door.
I have moved many VMC's, HMC's, CNC lathes, CNC lasers, robotic arms, surface/OD/ID grinders, manual lathes, HBM's and small/short presses (Injection molding machines, etc) even some winery equipment, large tanks and grape presses. My methods are not safe for press brakes and other large presses. Those are usually crane/tri-lifter jobs.
If you're in the local Portland market for an older lower cost CNC or other machine (not bridgeport type mills or small lathes) send me a PM with your needs/budget. If you have equipment to liquidate I might be interested or know somebody who is. I might take on larger jobs (like moving your entire shop) in exchange for higher value machines or tooling. You never know.
I'd prefer to keep my name and business/personal information off the internet. Thanks!
Several PM members have bought machines from me and later had me move other machines for them.
I use riggers too. I recommend Integrity in Portland and Checkmate in the Seattle area. Great guys to work with. I know why they charge what they do. I do things a little different when a machines value doesn't justify the pro $$$. Generally moving with Rollbacks and Landolls. No forklift or crane involved. I know the people to call that can drive a truck well and show up on time. I try to minimize risk, but there is always a chance something could go wrong so that's where the big difference is. If your machine did fall off the truck, well, that sucks. Should have spent the $3500 for the pros. That has not happened, but if it did it's your problem, not mine.
My services are a good fit if your machine is older and heavier and load/unload situations are safe for my methods.
A smaller machine under 8000 lbs is going to be around $600 Larger machines to 50K lbs or so are usually in the $1500 to $2500 range. Often times larger means pilot cars and more time to prepare the machine for moving/skating to a door.
I have moved many VMC's, HMC's, CNC lathes, CNC lasers, robotic arms, surface/OD/ID grinders, manual lathes, HBM's and small/short presses (Injection molding machines, etc) even some winery equipment, large tanks and grape presses. My methods are not safe for press brakes and other large presses. Those are usually crane/tri-lifter jobs.
If you're in the local Portland market for an older lower cost CNC or other machine (not bridgeport type mills or small lathes) send me a PM with your needs/budget. If you have equipment to liquidate I might be interested or know somebody who is. I might take on larger jobs (like moving your entire shop) in exchange for higher value machines or tooling. You never know.
I'd prefer to keep my name and business/personal information off the internet. Thanks!