I am trying to move a 7000lb Kiwa VMC around my shop on machine skates, and think I am doing it wrong. I have chain-roller type skates and a fairly smooth concrete floor, however I cannot budge the unit by myself. Checking out the videos on youtube, they make it seem like one guy with a broken arm could get it rolling. Not in my case. I had to use a hand winch to move it to its current location.
Why don't I keep using the handwinch? I only have 1 anchorpoint, which limits the range of movement.
I know about the dangers of using 4 skates to move it. The picture shows a 4 point stance, but this is ONLY for when its stationary while I figure out how to move it.
Other than getting 3-4 pals to help put some muscle into it, what do I seem to be doing wrong? Are rollers a better solution?
Thanks!
Why don't I keep using the handwinch? I only have 1 anchorpoint, which limits the range of movement.
I know about the dangers of using 4 skates to move it. The picture shows a 4 point stance, but this is ONLY for when its stationary while I figure out how to move it.
Other than getting 3-4 pals to help put some muscle into it, what do I seem to be doing wrong? Are rollers a better solution?
Thanks!