Hello, David. Many thanks. I did look at genie's web site, but hadn't pursued details. We would need some kind of platform to accommodate objects to be lifted -- presumably such a platform would be customized to specific needs? Appreciate the heads-up re rental vs. purchase. Getting an idea of the acquisition cost would be helpful. -- Pam Pam Endzweig, Ph.D. & R.P.A. Director of Collections & Senior Research Associate Museum of Natural and Cultural History & State Museum of Anthropology 1224 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224 Phone 541-346-5120 / Fax 541-346-5334 David Harvey wrote: > Hi Pamela, > > I would recommend the small electric genie scissors lifts - they are > also useful for changing out light bulbs in ceilings, rigging and > hanging larger art work and objects. I have often used them to inspect > and maintain outdoor architecture and sculptures. > > I would advise that you rent one first and try it out for a couple of > days to make sure that it will be a good fit for you before you invest > in one. You should look into the economics of long-term rental vs. > purchase. > > Cheers! > Dave > > David Harvey > Senior Conservator > Los Angeles, CA > > On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Pamela Endzweig > <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: > > Hello all -- > > I am seeking recommendations for small lifts -- something that can > carry a person and objects or boxes to high shelves or cabinets, > in a 12-foot high space. Any insights on successes or failures > would be appreciated! Thanks in advance. > > Sincerely, > Pam > > > Pam Endzweig, Ph.D. & R.P.A. > Director of Collections & Senior Research Associate > Museum of Natural and Cultural History & State Museum of Anthropology > 1224 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224 > Phone 541-346-5120 / Fax 541-346-5334 > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain > detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one > line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The body of the message > should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail > message to [log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The body of the message > should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > > > ========================================================= Important > Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail > message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message > should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message > to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).