Build smart not fast

[tawright915]

Okay so I've been working on my version of a canned ham build for a while. It took me a while to sand off all the rust on the frame and I moved on to the floor.
Here is the problem. Because of lack of space and wanting to get this build done fast, I built the floor in my garage on the ground. The problem here is that it weighs a ton. Not only did I not build it on the frame, but I also built with bottom down so now I need to flip it and seal the bottom before I put it on the frame. Did I mention how heavy it is.

My options are,
1. rebuild the floor on the frame the right way.
2. cut the floor in half and seal it and then mount it on the frame. (cutting in half would make it lighter to move)
3. Have some the younger high schoolers in my church to come over and help me out.

I may go with option three. Although, option one is tickling my fancy.

So work smart not fast....take your time.

Tom

[daveesl77]

A couple of thoughts...

Get a few friends over to help flip it. Mount temporary "handles" on one side to attach a comealong to flip it. Remember the old "lever-fulcrum-move world" thing. Raise it enough to put something under it so fingers don't get squished.

Bet a couple of young guys a beer that they cannot raise it and then carefully turn it over. Might take 2 beers. Be sure to bet them in front of girls.

dave

[dogscats]

come a long , rafters, a 4by4 ran over a few rafters . Works for me when I lift something heavy.