Backyard project has me stuck with a heavy load

I'm turning my shed into a workshop and need to move an old anvil that's really heavy. The path is gravel and has a slight slope, so lifting it isn't an option. Do any of you have advice for sliding big weights safely without machines? I work with wires all day, so this kind of thing is new to me.

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the_sage5d ago

Saw someone use pipes as rollers once.

mila_harris5d ago

That pipe roller trick? It's okay but finicky. In my experience, it works best on flat, hard surfaces. If the ground is uneven, the pipes can dig in or slide out, so your mileage may vary. I've tried it moving a heavy toolbox and it saved my back, but you need enough pipes to keep a continuous track. Take this with a grain of salt, as I'm not a professional mover.

patriciah515d ago

My neighbor Carl moved a cast iron stove last fall using sections of old metal pipe. He laid them down like tracks and just pushed it along, said it was way easier than lifting. What kind of surface is under that gravel of yours?