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Posted: 9/16/2004 6:49:16 AM EDT
Anybody know of any companies besides general movers that can do this? Found a smokin deal on a 16 gun safe (about 500lbs) and would like to move it this weekend.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 6:58:37 AM EDT
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Call a tow truck.
I'm serious. |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 7:02:17 AM EDT
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Are youtalking about a flatbed towtruck?
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Posted: 9/16/2004 7:43:50 AM EDT
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I have a 5x10 utility trailer that would handle it. Drop me an email with your ph# and if you can get a few others to help, we could knock it out. I do have two kids BD parties but other than that and maybe going to the fun show, the wknd is open.
BTW, none of that 2nd or 3rd story crap. |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 7:55:08 AM EDT
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do you provide workmans comp or liability , i'm not in the market for a back throw out or a smooshed foot
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:02:08 AM EDT
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Nope. I would make you sign a release.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:14:18 AM EDT
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Are you planning to put this on the second floor?
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:27:21 AM EDT
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Nope, in the garage
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:40:07 AM EDT
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I can give you a hand unloading Saturday. Now that I know it is not going upstairs.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:45:22 AM EDT
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Bryanshoe - what part of town are you in? I am shooting for either Saturday afternoon or Sunday mid morning. Trying to coordinate now with the seller.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 9:15:12 AM EDT
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I have done this with a 2300 lb safe. It is not that hard, but it is expensive if you pay someone else to do it. You can rent a pallet jack (a narrow one if your doors are narrow) and a fork lift. This isn't really that much money and two people can move the biggest safe. After you move it, get another fork lift and pallet jack and repeat. A Johnson bar can be rented too, if necessary.
Smaller safes can be moved on piano dolleys and/or a stout refrigerator dolly. A tow truck won't fit inside your house, and the driver will have no interest in moving a safe. You could call a shorer. $150 per hour, three hour minimum. They WILL get it done. A 500 lb safe is small. piano dolleys and an engine hoist, along with a small pickup will be all you need. Bribe a helper with pie. |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 9:32:57 AM EDT
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Pie...? That's funny. TRG |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 9:45:46 AM EDT
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Put it on a pallet and move it around with a pallet jack up on the back of the truck if it has a ramp
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Posted: 9/16/2004 9:55:44 AM EDT
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A 500 pound can be moved by two people with an appliance dolly. I`ve moved mine several times. You can rent the dolly for about $25 a day. Once its strapped on & you get it balanced theyre not that hard ro work with. A truck is better than most trailers, the lower you lay it down the harder it is to get back in the air.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 11:04:18 AM EDT
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I think I'll go the appliance dolley route. They are $7 from Uhaul and put it in a trailer. Back it up into my garage and roll it in. Perfect.
Whoo Hoo, 500 posts!! |
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Posted: 9/18/2004 7:55:13 AM EDT
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I've moved my 600 lb safe several times by myself with an appliance dolly and pickup truck. I'm not that big or in shape, it's just a matter of moving slowly and wisely. I've negotiated single steps and threshholds using planks as ramps. If you get 2 buddies to help out, you won't believe how easy it is. Seriously.
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Posted: 9/18/2004 11:15:20 AM EDT
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Call me when you are ready to unload. I live @ Legacy & Custer.
214-732-4523. |
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Posted: 9/18/2004 3:03:07 PM EDT
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Bryan - thanks for the offer. I grabbed to of my buds and they made the trip with me and unloaded it back at the house. Piece o cake. Thanks for the offer to help and mucho thanks to Raskil for lending me his trailer. Got a smokin deal on a used 16 gun safe.
JB out |
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