A little late replying to this post, but here's how I moved my 600+ lb. Boxford lathe.
First, I removed the tailstock, carriage and chuck. Next I used a couple of 2" x 12" planks as a ramp, blocking it up for additional support where I felt it was needed; and had help to roll the lathe up the planks on pipe and into my van.
To remove it from the van I arranged for a forklift and then installed a couple of wood beams under the lathe bed so I could lift it out. It would have been much easier to have used a trailer than the van, but I didn't have the option at the time.
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First, I removed the tailstock, carriage and chuck. Next I used a couple of 2" x 12" planks as a ramp, blocking it up for additional support where I felt it was needed; and had help to roll the lathe up the planks on pipe and into my van.
To remove it from the van I arranged for a forklift and then installed a couple of wood beams under the lathe bed so I could lift it out. It would have been much easier to have used a trailer than the van, but I didn't have the option at the time.
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Mike