[backhoe]

Something I'm considering is using a......backhoe ;^) Your thoughts would be helpful. The building probably weighs no more than say, 500 pounds. The beam across the front is a 2 X 10 and the whole building was put together with 3" deck screws for the most part(probably helped hold it together?). Anyway, I was thinking about tying onto the beam(maybe in a couple places) and lift the whole building while several able bodied helpers guide the lift. If I can clear the overhang, I can maybe pull this off without buckling the tin at the edge; that is no worse than it already is. A little hammer putty can straighten it out now. Amazing to me still, how the building survived pretty much intact, albeit inverted. Something I'm considering is using a......backhoe ;^) Your thoughts would be helpful. The building probably weighs no more than say, 500 pounds. The beam across the front is a 2 X 10 and the whole building was put together with 3" deck screws for the most part(probably helped hold it together?). Anyway, I was thinking about tying onto the beam(maybe in a couple places) and lift the whole building while several able bodied helpers guide the lift. If I can clear the overhang, I can maybe pull this off without buckling the tin at the edge; that is no worse than it already is. A little hammer putty can straighten it out now. Amazing to me still, how the building survived pretty much intact, albeit inverted.

Sound like a good plan-- screwed joints are much more secure than nailed, and the shed probably won't come apart because of that.

If you can locate a nylon towing strap, it is less likely to damage the shed by pinching than a chain or rope.

If you have to use a rope or chain, "crib" it-- place a couple of wood blocks between the chain and shed at each corner to spread out the load and reduce damage.

[Nita Nupress]

Hey, backhoe. Good morning! I'm sitting here running the laptop off the new marine battery we bought. I have a question that maybe you or anyone reading can help me with.

We found our battery charger but I can't remember how to operate it. The owner's manual is long gone and it's one of those big ones on wheels (a Schumacher SE-2158). I'm afraid if I hook it up wrong, it'll explode the battery or something. Anyway, which one of these settings do I use to try and recharge one of those old marine batteries? Here's the info for the marine battery:

Brandname - "Stowaway Tournament" (Bill Dance)
900 Marine Cranking amps
205 Reserve Capacity minutes
Part No. 31DP-6

Here are the possible dial selections for the battery charger, a Schumacher SE-2158:

1.
12 Volt/10 amp
6 Volt/125 amp start

2.
12 Volt, 50 amp

3.
12 Volt, 225 amp start

4.
6 Volt, 50 amp

5.
12 volt, 2 amp

Any help would be appreciated! I hate messing with electricity, and I want some knowledgeable info before my spousal unit wakes up and starts messing with it. (Bless his heart; he's a wonderful husband but he's mechanically-challenged. :-)

[ForGod'sSake]

If you can locate a nylon towing strap, it is less likely to damage the shed by pinching than a chain or rope.

Thanks for the tip. I hadn't thought about it, but I have access to some big ones that should work nicely. Getting lined out on the backhoe will be the next trick. I'll perhaps need to fix the city maintenance crew(both of 'em) a big tall glass of iced tea and invite 'em over......with their equipment.

FGS