[TechAssist] Re: TV-Lift for Shop
- From: "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 01:47:32 -0500
I have a Grainger Catalog here (Catalog #394), (What page?) Which Model T &
S lift truck did you purchase? Just interested in seeing what you have. I'm
interested in what other shops are using and very happy with!
Dan Garris
Garris TV
New Bern, NC
Ph: 252.638.4477
DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx
>From: "Peter W. Blakeman" <pwblakeman@xxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: TV-Lift for Shop
>Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 23:31:08 -0800
>
>I purchased a T & S lift truck from W.W. Grainger. About a Year ago. It
>works very well for me.
>It has 4 wheels and lowers to about 2" from the floor. I can load PTV's
>by tilting them slightly.
>I like the four wheels because I can maneuver it easily to put PTV's on
>the bench. It uses a foot pedal
>to raise and a knob to lower. I have had both of my knees replaced, but
>don't have any trouble pumping it.
>
>Peter Blakeman
>
>On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 23:26:00 -0500 "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>writes:
> > Thanks to All who replied to these TV-Lift threads...
> >
> > I've gotten many e-mails from repair shops since asking about a
> > TV-lift for
> > shop use. Seems I'm not alone in the need for a good Lift. I did
> > order an
> > Escalera http://www.escalera.com/moving/tv.htm but I am tossing my
> > decision
> > back and forth from day-to-day (I can cancel the order or return for
> > full
> > refund minus shipping if it arrives soon). Seems from the replies I
> > got, the
> > Escalera is very heavy and really still requires 2 people for best
> > use. (not
> > many shops have an Escalera from my e-mail post replies - only 2
> > shops
> > replied that have one) I don't need the stair-climbing feature as
> > bad as I
> > do the lift feature although I was thinking it might be very handy
> > for
> > future use. Right now we don't offer Pick-Up/Delievery on any sets.
> > (I need
> > the lifting feature more) I like these WESCO
> > http://www.wescomfg.com/Pedalifts-Stackers.pdf lifts. The 2-wheel
> > model -
> > So you can get the platform all the way down to the floor "flat"
> > allowing
> > one person to carefully slide the set on to the platform. (((The
> > Escalera
> > requires you to still have to lift the set onto the platform because
> > of the
> > front wheels - or make several wooden platforms))) Also the 40"
> > lift height
> > model is all I really need. I really need the lift mostly for
> > getting the
> > larger TV sets off the customer's pick-up trucks/mini-Vans and into
> > our
> > repair shop. Our shop tables are less than 40" and most all
> > customer's
> > vehicles would be less than 40". I am thinking the 40" (max lift
> > height)
> > would be about the right height (if used for servicing on the lift)
> > and less
> > weight, cost and size (just guessing here) and be more the type lift
> > I am
> > thinking would fit my needs. Our shop is very small also - not much
> > spare
> > room. Some of these WESCO lifts will lift up to 54" (too high for my
> > use).
> > I'm wondering if the 40" lift is a smaller, less weight lift? Also
> > BIG
> > question ..... Would the foot pedal model or the Hand crank model be
> > best? I
> > am in perfect health at age 40 (other than my back killing me) but
> > wondering
> > which model lift is best. The PL models are a Pedal Lift (PL). The
> > Hand
> > crank (guessing) would be faster - But Pedal Lift (guessing) might
> > be easy
> > to control while holding the lift with your hands (keeping it
> > steady) while
> > you simply pedal the TV up or down. I'm guessing it pedal's down
> > -Or- is
> > there some release trigger for taking the lift down? (like the small
> > little
> > hand truck I just purchased from tractor supply $149 that was
> > suggested
> > here). Anyhow sorry for all the questions but I promised myself I
> > was going
> > to get some type of lift (very soon) be it an Escalera or a WESCO or
> >
> > whatever. Any comments from the group?
> >
> > Dan Garris
> > Garris TV
> > 3104 Neuse Blvd.
> > New Bern, NC 28560
> > Ph: (252) 638-4477
> > DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > >From: "Jose Reyes" <jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >To: <DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Subject: Fw: [TechAssist] Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck Date:
> > Fri, 28
> > >Nov 2003 13:30:51 -0500
> > >
> > >Dan,
> > > We have one of those stair climbers here.
> > > It does the job, the biggest thing I don't like about it is its
> > weight.
> > > It is very heavy!!
> > > We use a box truck here, we use the truck lift to lift the stair
> > climber
> > >in and out of the truck!
> > > It is still basically a two man job to use this piece of
> > equipment. Even
> > >though it can be done with one person, but it is very difficult.
> > > It climbs stairs very slowly, because of the "slowness" you need
> > a
> > >second
> > >person to help you keep the set balanced while climbing.
> > > It definitely takes longer using the stair climber than it takes
> > picking
> > >up the set and carrying it.
> > > One positive thing is: the customer will be VERY impressed by it.
> > >Otherwise, it does the job. Not efficiently but nevertheless it
> > does the
> > >job.
> > >
> > >HTH,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Jose' Reyes
> > >@KWIK Fix TV
> > >619 Pondella Rd.
> > >N. Ft. Myers, Fl. 33993
> > >Email: jr@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 2:06 AM
> > >Subject: [TechAssist] Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi fellow techs & shops;
> > > >
> > > > I'm still very interested in comments from ANY tv-repair shops
> > that use
> > >the
> > > > Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck for moving large TV's
> > > > http://www.escalera.com/moving/tv.htm I need a good lift that
> > will help
> > >me
> > > > and my back and get these heavy sets off the customers truck and
> > then
> > >take
> > > > out back to clean the chassis with an air-gun then take into the
> > shop
> > >and
> > > > onto the work bench - all by myself. (one man) Generally, I like
> > being
> > >able
> > > > to lift a heavy set or PTV by myself and place it on our work
> > bench or
> > >for
> > > > the large PTV's just work on it while it is on still on the
> > lift.
> > > >
> > > > Does your shop have one? If so, I am very interested in your
> > comments?
> > > >
> > > > Dan Garris
> > > > GARRIS TV
> > > > 3104 Neuse Blvd.
> > > > New Bern, NC 28560
> > > > Ph: (252) 638-4477
> > > > DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >
> > > >
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