Off Topic- Small building project, advice sought

Background:

I have a 32 x 64 ft., 90 year old gabled roof, farm barn. I do not farm, but use for storage of my 2 lawn tractors, 1953 Ford Jubilee, kid’s bikes, etc. and two picnic tables. I store the tables inside because we have lots of room and it has keep their finish like new.

Problem:

How to move a picnic table stored in a barn with only one person.

Materials:

One wood, 8ft picnic table (finished pine log construction)
Two casters, 360° swivel, 6 inch, pneumatic tires (Northern tool catalog)
Lots of wood, 2x4s, 4x4s, pallet tops, etc. Some PVC piping, various sizes.

Tools:

Basic hand tools, various power tools, including cordless drills, circular saw, jig saw. No drill press, table saw (could use neighbors), welding equipment.

Design:

Would prefer, not to attach the tires to table on permanent basis, in fact recently obtained second picnic table and would like to use the moving device for both.

Suggestions ?

Jeff

If I need to move something in my
barn. The second floor of my PA
bank barn is supported by full size
timber (with bark). I would not
think of driving my 9N in there as
I am not sure how to rescue it when
it falls through.

I could always use the hay shuttle track
mounted on the peak, but I am afraid that it will pull down the roof or break more
rafters.
I just turn over the table and use a 2 wheeled appliance cart.

Good luck

I have to assume a couple of things. One is that the picnic table has 4 legs on the ground and that the table is faily standard. If so, you could nail a couple two-by-fours length wise (8ft)on the legs then use the pvc pipe as rollers. Depending on the size and strength of the pvc, you should be able to push the table along a roller about 7ft. before having to put down another roller.

I like the other ideas though as their ideas seem easier on the body. Let the tractor do the work.

Safety & blue skies,

DJ

I lay a furniture dolly down, the turn the picnic table upside down on top of the dolly, then lift the other end an roll to where you want it.

Or I just wait for a friend or in-law to stop by and put them to work.

Good luck,

Scott

Since this is a tractor site, the solution HAS to involve a TRACTOR, or, better yet, the need for ANOTHER tractor!

Any excuse for another tractor is a good one.

That does not mean you can not drive the N out to the picnic table to survey the situation.

Scott

Make an a-frame like an oversize wheelbarrow.
Kinda like a big handtruck with one wheel.
Put pins in the handle end of the frame so it fits the three point hitch lift arms on your 'N.
Roll the table on to the frame so that the table is upside down on the frame -- lift with the tractor. You now have a one wheel picnic table trailer.

Roger in Michigan

Cost, about $100.00 @ Northern Tool, or, perhaps Harbor freight.

Purchase two Ford tractors of similar size and h.p. (Always have third tractor ready in case 1 or 2 will not start.)
Park both tractors next to each other.
Attach carry-all to each tractor. Lower carry-all's as far as possible.
Pause for beverage and/or refreshment.
Space four 2x4x10 footers equally across both carry-all's to make one bridge/platform. Place two legs of picnic table on platform, long dimension perpendicular to tractor. Wrap tow-strap around table and attach each end to carry-all.
Pause again for re-energizing beverage.
Wait 12-24 hours depending on beverage.
Enlist trustworthy friend to drive other tractor.
Lift three pts. in synchrony. Drive out of barn.

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