Auction: Air compressor and drill press

[sethmo]

I am thinking about going to a local auction to check out a 40 gallon air compressor and an older drill press and was wondering what they were worth and if they were worth the time.

Sanborn 40gal Commercial. I have not been able to find any information on this model. Mostly have come up with results for the 60 and 80 gal models. I currently have a small older 8 gallon CH air compressor. I am just wanting something for light duty work, air nailer, impact, and other auto air tools.

Duro floor type drill press. Just looking for a drill press for average use and would like a floor model. It looks like an W3080 floor model. Link

Any thoughts on these two items?

 

[SweetD]

The press looks like it has the middle pulley set in it, which would be used to slow it down so you could drill metal. Nice feature.

 

[7th Kahuna]

I am not specifically familiar with either one but I did notice the drill press appears to have what Craftsman called a 'slow speed adapter' there above the column. The adapter made this press suitable for wood or metal work. I don't know if that was standard for Duro or an upgrade. Prices are a regional thing, but I wouldn't expect to pay more than $100 for the drill press here in SoCal. Certainly no more than $150 if I really wanted it. I paid $50 for each of mine. One is a Craftsman floor model and the other a Craftsman Bench press. Both were in similar condition.

EDIT - SweetD beat me to it . . . Glad he saw the same thing. One concern I would have is the dirty base. It appears this has been used to drill a fair amount of metal so the bearings could be worn. They aren't likely to be really expensive but keep that in mind as you formulate a price.

 

[sethmo]

Cool, I would like to be able to use the drill press for both metal and wood, so that is good to know.

 

[Warrenator]

I have a similar vintage 80 gallon sanborn, think it is a pretty good compressor. Mine I paid $100 but i had to put on a new switch, regulator, tank gauge, etc. That one looks complete if it works I'd give $150 for it tops.

 

[zkling]

$175-$200 for both absolute tops for me, if I had a immediate need for them. Would be better around $100 for both. Both are decent at what they do, but not the biggest or the best by a long shot.