Fine Art Sculptor.


Ian Thomson MA

— Ian Thomson MA, Fine Art Sculptor.

How to move a five ton block

How to move a five ton block

The five ton block of superb quality Carrara marble that completely flattened a strong wooden pallet and on which I’m working here, is now in a new home.

After reducing it to approximately 3.5 tons, and having had to move workshop, I had it delivered by lorry to its new location.  Then by constructing a wooden raft and having it placed it on large rollers, I quite easily but slowly winched it inch by inch by block and tackle into place.