When I set up a different woodshop area a few years ago, I positioned the lathe all the way to the back where it would be out of the way. I never imagined turning a piece of wood I couldn’t easily pick up and carry there.
Although I have a variety of means to pick up heavy things, none “fit” in the back of my shop. After looking at lots of possibilities, I found one on CL for $100 that I thought should work for picking up something I couldn't.
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What went on at 146 lbs, came off at 5lbs-12ozs.
The same model hoyer lift as the one shown here never got a bid on ebay last week at 99$. It got relisted again this week at 90.
Item # 290864770663 If you are close to Niles Michigan, you might give it a thought.