Pickin' a Prop Shop

[twertsy]

Had the pleasure of picking through this old propeller shop yesterday. Lots of large equipment. He is going to scrap everything unless someone wants it. Huge Forge, mills, etc. Let me know if you're interested as he wants to clear it out. Location is Reedville, VA.

 

[twertsy]

More pics. Lodge & Shipley lathe, more forge pics, etc.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Dang, Todd! I am having flashbacks to that machine shop in Chester County, PA that we picked several years ago. The machinery is cool, but I have to admit the first thing my eyes lit on was that awesome vintage lime green refrigerator and Coca-Cola dispenser!

 

[twertsy]

Dang, Todd! I am having flashbacks to that machine shop in Chester County, PA that we picked several years ago. The machinery is cool, but I have to admit the first thing my eyes lit on was that awesome vintage lime green refrigerator and Coca-Cola dispenser!

Everything must go Gregg! Again, all going to scrap!

 

[MiteyF]

That's one of the cutest little VTL's I've ever seen

 

[jabberwoki]

Oh man i`m glad thats far away.. id be in deep trouble.
Hopefully some enthusiasts grab that classic iron.
Should be posted up on vintagemachine and Practical machinist sites for good coverage.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thats some incredible equipment

 

[thehorse13]

Dang, Todd! I am having flashbacks to that machine shop in Chester County, PA that we picked several years ago. The machinery is cool, but I have to admit the first thing my eyes lit on was that awesome vintage lime green refrigerator and Coca-Cola dispenser!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was eyeing those things. lol

Nice to see ya back on the hunt, Twertsy.

 

[arse_sidewards]

What's the taper on that horizontal mill? What condition is it in?

Specs on the small Rogers VTL?

 

[cvairwerks]

****: Wouldn't waste any time on that horizontal, just looking at the photos. It's beat to death and you can pick up a good running Cinci or B&S for less money than you would have in bearings for that one.

 

[twertsy]

What's the taper on that horizontal mill? What condition is it in?

Specs on the small Rogers VTL?

I'll see what I can do on the specs for the VLT. You're getting a bit out of my depth on asking about the "taper" on the horizontal. It's not my forte! Just like to see old good steel saved!

 

[MiteyF]

I agree the horizontal is probably not worth fixing just looking at it, but that small VTL (if it leaks as much as the Bullards I've used) is probably coated in enough way oil and hydraulic fluid to have survived pretty well.

 

[arse_sidewards]

I'll see what I can do on the specs for the VLT.

Can you ask if the side tool head is available. It's missing in the picture but it might be kicking around since it doesn't look like it's been gone for all that long.

You're getting a bit out of my depth on asking about the "taper" on the horizontal. It's not my forte! Just like to see old good steel saved!

What taper = "what size tools does the spindle fit". B&S #10, NMTB40, NMTB50, R8, things like that.

 

[Provincial]

The power hacksaw could be the pick of the litter. They are resistant to abuse and corrosion by nature, so likely not suffering as much from exposure to the elements. They are very good at cutting large stock, and in a non-OSHA shop don't have to be guarded beyond usefulness.

 

[autobon7]

The power hacksaw could be the pick of the litter. They are resistant to abuse and corrosion by nature, so likely not suffering as much from exposure to the elements. They are very good at cutting large stock, and in a non-OSHA shop don't have to be guarded beyond usefulness.

Agree...Id snag that first.

 

[tombell572]

Looks like actually three VTL's there--two Rogers, possibly "Perfect 36" models built in upstate NY and a larger Colburn which I am not familiar with. The lathe is Lodge & Shipley, a nice machine if not too beat. Agree with Provincial, the little power hacksaw would be a good grab. Hope they find a home.

Tom B.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Be a shame to scrap them

 

[arse_sidewards]

I'm willing to find a way to make the small VTL happen if the side carriage/tool post is around.

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

Alright, someone educate me. Whats a VTL? Whats it stand for?

That is some large machinery. I'm not that far but have zero use or space for something of that size. You'd need some machines and trailer to get that stuff out of there.

It would be good if someone snagged it before it goes to scrap, if they are worth saving.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Vertical turret lathe

 

[twertsy]

I'm willing to find a way to make the small VTL happen if the side carriage/tool post is around.

I’ll see him tonight and try to find out.

 

[Sumboodie]

Why would they scrap it all vs selling it?

 

[RoninB4]

Why would they scrap it all vs selling it?

-Not very many buyers for manual machinery, especially as old as those are. They might still have some useful life left in them but everybody thinks CNC controlled machinery is the only purchase worth considering. Most garage/hobby shops don't have the available room or a floor that's rated for multiple machines of their weight. Hope they go to a good home, I'm full. The Colburn VBM is interesting.

 

[Sumboodie]

-Not very many buyers for manual machinery, especially as old as those are. They might still have some useful life left in them but everybody thinks CNC controlled machinery is the only purchase worth considering. Most garage/hobby shops don't have the available room or a floor that's rated for multiple machines of their weight. Hope they go to a good home, I'm full. The Colburn VBM is interesting.

Seems like would be ahead selling it for near free vs paying to get it scrapped.

A guy in another forum went and said the owner refused to sell anything.

 

[Model A Fan]

Man, that's some cool looking equipment, but what happened to the show its in? Looks like birds or something have been living in it.

The saw looks good, but most everything would be difficult to move. How much does the Colburn or Rogers weigh?

 

[RoninB4]

Seems like would be ahead selling it for near free vs paying to get it scrapped.

-If you can haul to the scrapyard then you get paid vs. having someone else do the hauling for you. I haven't taken a machine to the scrapyard yet, just can't do it.

 

[Sumboodie]

-If you can haul to the scrapyard then you get paid vs. having someone else do the hauling for you. I haven't taken a machine to the scrapyard yet, just can't do it.

Oh. It costs here to get rid of scrap. At best they'll take it.

 

[slowtwitch73]

It all depends on scrap markets. It may cost you, or you may make some cash.

This thread is older.. tools are likely long gone.

 

[arse_sidewards]

A guy in another forum went and said the owner refused to sell anything.

At least not at "better you than the scrap yard" prices.