[AT] Moving a grain bin

[Chuck Saunders]

Thanks H.L.,
You directions really cleared up my vision on how this is done. I might be
able to do this without turnig it into a pile of twisted scrap metal. Guess
I need to invent me some jacks now.
Chuck

On 2/20/07, H. L. Staples <hlstaples at mcloudteleco.com> wrote:
>
> Just remember that with a grain bin the first thing you build is the roof,
> with one ring. If the bin is equipped with a grain spreader put in while
> the
> top is at ground level. Next the jacks are attached ( takes three jacks
> evenly spaced around the bin) and the assembly is raised to a level that
> will allow the next ring to be assembled and attached to the top ring.
> Some
> manufacturers use lighter gauge metal in the upper rings. So It would be
> wise to number the rings to put them back in the proper order. For taking
> a
> bin apart attach the jacks raise the whole bin and disassemble the bottom
> ring then lower the bin and take the next ring apart. Depending on the
> type
> of jack you may be able to work two of three rings before reattaching the
> jacks.
> Hope this is clear.
>
> Impact tools sure make things simpler and easier.
>
> H. L. Staples
> McLoud, Oklahoma
> USA
>
>