The hired labour is taking good care of the 15th century limestone. Rigging with visible tearing, lifted from a tipped up fork, where it could have easily taken an uncontrolled slide down to the back of the forks, or worst case off the end and onto the ground.
I wouldn't show that to the owner lol.

The owner was present and very happy with the results.
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I will admit, this was my first foray with 15th century limestone and I was holding my breath and checking my insurance policy the entire time.
Lol I am glad you didn't need the policy and all was well afterall. What did those Zeus pieces cost a guy?
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One more note on this for anyone interested. That “forklift” articulates, (many don’t) and it was necessary to tilt to miss the top beam whilst placing the head. Also that strap is graded for 8000 lbs. All calculations were made before attempting to set the stone.
You should never lift off the end of a fork like that. Just FYI. The strap is compromised and should have been tossed in the garbage
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Bro, ain't no thang. I've been around heavy machinery for most of life. This wouldn't bother me in the least. Youre concern isn't valid.
I’m sorry remind me, who’s concerned about what?
Chief white reposted his comment on the strap not be Adequate enough.
Oh yeah you’re obviously correct because well… no mistakes were make that day.

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