I am a crew of one. Of course once I am raising, I can get as much help as I'd like. But...I figured if I am where I build them (the mill), and I have to test fit them once they are cut, I might as well just grab the guy with the end loader, wrap a nylon strap around the bent and set it to the side. At 18 x 14, they aren't huge. Then, when all three bents are done, I will flag the same loader operator down (he can't hide well on one acre in a big yellow machine surrounded by horses and dudes with straw hats) and have him lift the bents onto an appropriately sized wagon with a few percherons. My place is literally three miles away...why un-assemble and pry apart only to put it back together over the hill? Of course if I was hauling them 30 miles, I'd do otherwise. Likewise, if there's a logging truck there that day, I may use it.
Back to the drawing board on size maybe? I just don't want a post in the middle. I wish I could get a genuine working print, if for no other reason than it would be fun.
