Get Lathe Out Of Basment How To's

I can't walk down stairs anymore so I want to bring my 8 X 14 Lathemaster lathe out of the basement and put it out in the shop. The stairs are strong, I have an idea I can lay 3/4plywood down on the stairs, remove the four screw in 1/2" vibration pads the lathe and stand are siting on and replace them with screw in 1/2" stud casters. I have a come a long and a piece of 4X4 steel tube I can straddle the doorway with so I have it to pull against.

I know they make stair machines but I...

Get Lathe Out Of Basment How To's