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Re: Stone Shifting
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Hi Fourwinds, Baza, Moth and Nigel
Thanks Baza and Moth for the info.
Fourwinds, I estimated 900 yards as a days work for one team. Second question, it would probably be quicker to move small stones by using a basket.
Nigel, you've set me thinking now, your idea might work but there could be unexpected problems. as with moving the stones by the old idea of timber rollers. Unless the trackway is perfectly level the stone will veer off line, then it's a right job moving it back. Also going downhill you might lose control altogether, I'll give it some more thought. By the way there are no crosswise logs only the levers are crosswise. Regarding further experiments I've become obsessed with this thing, I am now hoping to try moveing a 10 ton stone and would welcome any help I can get. I don't think we will get much help from the archaeologist though, they have been ignoring me for the last four years which is why I've dragged myself into the 21st century and bought a computor
Regards Gordon


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16th August 2003ce
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