[TechAssist] Re: TV-Lift for Shop
- From: "Peter W. Blakeman" <pwblakeman@xxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 00:13:43 -0800
Sorry for delay in replying. I have Grainger catalog #393. Is a T & S
model HYD-10, Grainger stock# 4ZD28. Page 2281 in my catalog.
On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 01:47:32 -0500 "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> 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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