Re: PDP-Lifter

[Paul Koning via cctalk]

> On Oct 7, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Mark Linimon via cctalk  
> wrote:
> 
> On Sat, Oct 07, 2017 at 01:34:44PM -0700, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote:
>> My biggest problem with heavy the stuff is stairs.
> 
> So far, my algorithm has been:
> 
> - field-strip the SOB;
> - if still too heavy, fall back to neighbor + 6 pack.

Sometimes it's too heavy and doesn't come apart.  I remember when our RP04 was 
delivered in college; it had to go down some stairs.  The local rigging company 
did that.

For moving heavy stuff up or down stairs, a "refrigerator dolly" might work.  
If that isn't strong enough, the next option would be a safe dolly, which 
suggests hiring a safe dealer for the job would work well.  After all, safes 
often weigh a lot more than the heaviest DEC product.

paul

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Mark Linimon via cctalk]

On Sat, Oct 07, 2017 at 01:34:44PM -0700, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote:
> My biggest problem with heavy the stuff is stairs.

So far, my algorithm has been:

 - field-strip the SOB;
 - if still too heavy, fall back to neighbor + 6 pack.

mcl

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Ed via cctalk]

Kudos Steve Well done!
 
Ed#
 
 
In a message dated 10/6/2017 10:54:01 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
cctalk@classiccmp.org writes:

After  the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I 
bodged  together some hardware and
came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy  movement, lifting and lowering 
for racking and unracking equipment
in 19"  racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used 
for pretty  much any other old stuff.

I've written a blurb with construction  details which you can find at
http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/

(also posted to my  blog on the VCF  forum)

Steve.

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Chuck Guzis via cctalk]

On 10/06/2017 10:53 PM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote:
> After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I bodged 
> together some hardware and
> came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering 
> for racking and unracking equipment
> in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used for 
> pretty much any other old stuff.
> 
> I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
> http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/

That's a great idea!

I was looking at motorcycle/mower lifts (under $100 at Harbor Freight)
as a way to avoid the strain on my back.  Lifting a 100 lb. tape drive
is beyond my waning abilities.   It's a tough truth--when I was younger,
I could toss around a 90 lb. bag of Sackrete without much effort.  Now I
have to bribe a neighbor with beer to help me out.

My biggest problem with heavy the stuff is stairs.   Perhaps your gizmo
could be adapted to an appliance dolly...

--Chuck

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Tapley, Mark via cctalk]

On Oct 7, 2017, at 12:53 AM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> 
wrote:

> After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I bodged 
> together some hardware and
> came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering 
> for racking and unracking equipment
> in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used for 
> pretty much any other old stuff.
> 
> I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
>http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/
> 
> (also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)
> 
> Steve.

This is awesome. Wish I lived in your neighborhood.
But on the BOM, seems like the last item could lead to two completely different 
variants.

“Hereholdmycoffeeandwatchthis!” … I dunno, it just doesn’t have the same fatal 
air about it….

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Alexandre Souza via cctalk]

Steve, you did a great job! Congratulations for your device! :)

2017-10-07 2:53 GMT-03:00 Steve Malikoff via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org>:

> After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I
> bodged together some hardware and
> came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering
> for racking and unracking equipment
> in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used
> for pretty much any other old stuff.
>
> I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
> http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/
>
> (also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)
>
> Steve.
>
>

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Todd Goodman via cctalk]

Looks great Steve!  Nice writeup as well!

Todd


On 10/7/2017 1:53 AM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote:

After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I bodged 
together some hardware and
came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering for 
racking and unracking equipment
in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used for 
pretty much any other old stuff.

I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
 http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/

(also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)

Steve.

Re: PDP-Lifter

[william degnan via cctalk]

> On 07/10/2017 06:53, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote:
>>
>> After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I
bodged together some hardware and
>> came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and
lowering for racking and unracking equipment
>> in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used
for pretty much any other old stuff.
>>
>> I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
>>  http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/
>>

Very nice.  Sure beats my "get friends to help cinder block method" I use

Bill

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Rod Smallwood via cctalk]

On 07/10/2017 06:53, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote:

After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I bodged 
together some hardware and
came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering for 
racking and unracking equipment
in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used for 
pretty much any other old stuff.

I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
 http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/

(also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)

Steve.


I wish I had a H960 to lift!!  Can't get them in the UK.
Rod

--
Wanted one pdp-8/i rocker switch leaver to copy.

PDP-Lifter

[Steve Malikoff via cctalk]

After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I bodged 
together some hardware and
came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering for 
racking and unracking equipment
in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used for 
pretty much any other old stuff.

I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/

(also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)

Steve.