Can you help me identify and value my step dads machines

[barcobilly]

Hi everyone I have joined UK Workshop in the hope that a few friendly members might be able to help me. Sadly my step dad died last year and I have been clearing the workshop and trying to find homes for as much of his pride and joy machines as possible. Im still clearing and tidying the shop - its a mess and the machines need a good clean and some TLC. BTY I the cross cut saw is so cover with saw dust and other bits I have used a library pic the actual one has a very large top.
Theres loads of small items like clamps and vices etc. But the main machines I am worried about selling as I can find out much about them and I don't want to let them go to cheaply.
Im going to attach a montage of all the machines, if any one can help I am very grateful. Im not ready to sell them and could not arrange transport so please don't think this is an advertisement

 

[Fitzroy]

Most of the machines look of the vintage that means they should have a plate on them with the manufacturer and model. The best way to value them is to look on ebay at completed listings. For example the yellow drill is a Fobco star, search ebay for Fobco star drill, click 'sold listings' and you can see they typically sell between £175-£300 depending on condition, location, 240v or 3 phase, if you will put on a pallet to deliver, etc etc.

Regards

Fitz.

PS the table saw is an old tyzack and son, i bought one similar on ebay a few years back for £90. Mine had a nicer base though and is mounted on casters. The model is not very sought after as the table tilts rather than the blade, and there is no provision for a riving knife or blade guard.

 

[SurreyHills]

The planer/thicknesser is a Startrite SD310 and if in good condition (with little or no rust ) is worth around £400-£500. Your one is single phase which should make it easier to sell.


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[MusicMan]

Top left is a radial saw, looks a good one but can't see the make. The bottom right is a morticer, ditto. As said, can you post sharp pictures of the manufacturer's name/nameplate/badge?

 

[barcobilly]

Im so grateful you have all responded to this its really helpful. Lots of people have said 'oh these old machines aren't worth much I'll take em off your hands' so thats really helpful
I will take some better pics when I clean them up

Thanks again

 

[Adam9453]

The problem is often finding buyers near to you that want what your selling as the machines are very heavy which makes shipping expensive.
It's should be worth your while giving each machine a good clean up and taking a load of pictures, then either advertise them on here or on eBay.
I'd sell each machine separately as you should get more than selling as a job lot.
The advice above about finding the make and model plate on each machine then looking up the recent sold prices on eBay is spot on. You can also search old for sale threads on this forum and see what prices have been asked.
The important thing is to wait for the right buyer rather than rushing and selling cheap.
For example I've seen fobco star pillar drill (like the one you have) sell for as little as £50 when rushed and not advertised well, yet the same condition advertised correctly and a long listing duration sell for over £300.
Single phase machines sell easier than 3 phase machines as anyone can use single phase whereas 3 phase can be more of a pain (requiring industrial supply or inverters etc).
You've got great bits of kit there, if in need of a chunk of tlc, so they should fetch good money.

 

[RobinBHM]

The planer thicknesser is a stratrite / robland machine probably a SD310

eg: http://www.gandmtools.co.uk/shop/startr ... -80204067/

I imagine it is single phase ie 240volts in which it will be worth more than a 3 phase version (because it can be used by hobbiests or one man bands without a 3 phase workshop).

The planer thicknesser, morticer and drill press are popular machines and you will be able to sell the quite easily.

the tyzack saw and radial arm saw are less sought after, but still can be sold.

If you want to get the most for the machines, get rid of all the dust, sand off the surface rust from the cast iron tops (240 grit and white spirit works quite well).

The machines may look old, but they are a quality solid machines which definitely have a sale value. I think you would be allowed to advertise them here and they may then go to enthusiasts that would appreciate them.

Be careful to keep any tools or unidentified metal parts as you may find they are bits of these machines. The morticer for example may have some collets, a drill chuck etc

 

[Lons]

Whatever you do don't let any of the "clearance" merchants in. They'll take everything away for you but you'll get a fraction of its' value.

Don't overlook the hand tools and accessories either as you might be surprised by how much they can fetch,

Bob

 

[barcobilly]

Whats great about this is my step dad would of loved this forum I could never get him on the internet and he really did have trouble moving with the times but helpful nice wood work enthusiasts would have made his day.[/b]
When he bought a machine for thousands it was always worth thousands to him and now my mum bless her is convinced Im going to give 'em away. Every day Im in the shop clearing up I wish I took more notice of the gear.
Once again thanks everyone.
One more question is this: he was always telling me his miter collection was worth a fortune - three were in boxes all marked up trend etc I have them on ebay but most are unmarked I assume there is no way to identify them any suggestions welcome
Also the work shop is in the Bedford area are any specialists know in this area

 

[barcobilly]

Thanks for identifying the mortice machine I meant to upload this plate pic

 

[powertools]

I live about 10 miles from Bedford. I am not looking to purchase any of your machines but would be happy to come and look and give you my advice. I am conscious that one day my family will be in the same position with the contents of my workshop and I would help you in the same way that I hope someone will help them. Just let me know if that helps.

 

[acewoodturner]

The top left hand picture is a radial arm saw made by Wadkin.

Mike

 

[Bm101]

I nearly posted this earlier then deleted it. If the fobco is for sale once you have done research I'd be interested. Needs to be single phase and not too far from EN10 depending what part of Essex you are. Do your research but if you want a quick sale, pm me i'd be interested if it suits us both. Been after one for a while. Otherwise whack it on ebay etc. and I hope it does well.
Best wishes
Chris

 

[barcobilly]

In response to the generous offer to come and look at my machines for me I would very much like to take that person up on that offer unfortunately I'm only at the workshop now and again - when I have time off work and live quite far away I actually live in Essex which may suit the person who wants to buy the drill some point
How can I actually get in touch with anybody

 

[Homers double]

I'm from Milton Keynes so not far away, I'd be interested in the planer thicknesser and some clamps.
You can respond to people via the PM tab on the bottom of the posts,
I've sent you a PM

 

[pollys13]

Lots of people have said 'oh these old machines aren't worth much I'll take em off your hands'
Uum, some people eh?

 

[Ttrees]

Any chance of us twisting your arm into making use of them ?
As you can see there's lots of folks eager to help out ....
This forum is about one of the best resources out there, for those starting from scratch.
I think Rob Cosman's videos are the best introduction if you want to get hooked !

If it's not your thing ....
And you decide to sell them ...some of them look possibly to be three phase electrics,
Look for the information on the motor nameplate, not on the machine, as there could be modifications made
to them .
Look for a 220v or 240v option as this indicates that the machines can be run on single phase power ...
In conjunction with a hundred quid VFD .
Hope you decide to keep 'em
Good luck

 

[barcobilly]

thanks for all your help - I ebayed almost all the machines with various success but I still have the Wadkin Burscreen cross cut radial saw
if anyone would be interested please contact me as I now running out to time I also have some clamps and bits and bobs I could let go with it. I have also noticed I might be able to take the bench part off and make it easy to move

 

[Bm101]

Glad you seem to have done ok Billy. Wish you'd have pm'd me about the drill though. I'm still looking for one!