Pam, Then something like a lift table? http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/prod/30002763/i/1/productInfo.web?a=30002763&c=168073&infoParam.campaignId=T9A&gclid=CKa84OzIy5oCFRIcawodKGsm2w Cheers! Dave On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Pamela Endzweig <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > 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). > ========================================================= 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).