Heavy machines FS in North Philly

[rickhigginshtbr]

So I was at a warehouse sale today, and this couple have some big machines to unload. Believe they flip properties and the latest one had a cabinet shop, and was a hoarder. PM me for their contact info if you're seriously interested in something. Otherwise let the discussion begin and enjoy the pics. I wish I had room to drag it all home.

He was thinking $1500 on this huge 16" powermatic planer. I told him $800 is more realistic. Believe it's wired for 240 2 phase.

This powermatic model 95 scroll Saw is a beast. I never realized how big these machines are til I saw one up close. Not sure how much he wants for that.

This Cincinnati tool grinder / buffer combo is just pure awesome. Wish I had room for it.

I never heard of the O'Brien Machinery Co. of Philadelphia, but this Drill Press is an absolute beast. That I really wish I could bring home!

Like I said, if your seriously interested in something, PM me and I'll give you their number. Cool younger couple, the warehouse isn't in the best of neighborhoods, but they're not from that area.


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[930dreamer]

I have one off set Cincinnati grinder, I like it a lot.

 

[zkling]

The drill press is a Canedy Otto, O'brien is just the dealer that sold it.

 

[bczygan]

I would build more space.

 

[Marctrees]

The Powermatic planer is the most desirable to market of what I see.

NOT the jigsaw, or drill press, ( even for $100, unless for yourself)) I dunno about the grinders, only for some obscure collector maybe. Don't know about those at all.

The old jigsaws like that, even though impressive looking and made VERY well and bulletproof, BUT don't cut for **** compared to newer engineered units... end result basically almost worthless on the open market.

The planer, is totally diff.... still used and desired design.

After you get the model #, and serial # while you're there, or at least the width of cut, and search for value, bid on the planer and flip it.

VERY rough ballpark guideline, assuming it works, I would pay up to $400 for it, w intent of flipping.

I am NOT an expert, but old Powermatic machines are very desired. Marc

If you have interest, best info source - http://vintagemachinery.org/

 

[jakemac]

So glad I don't go to Philly anymore.
That sale would make my wallet cry and tell my mother on me, for sure.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

So glad I don't go to Philly anymore.
That sale would make my wallet cry and tell my mother on me, for sure.

Honestly, a ton of random stuff. I bought two wood crates, loaded one with vintage switches, loaded another with ******** shaper bits. The rest was.... a mess. dude must of taken apart everything he bought and put pieces everywhere. Out of 15+ hand planes, there wasn't one fully intact.

Oh, forgot to get pics but there's a shaper there that makes my Craftsman on a pedestal look like an infant. And a huge scroll saw with Wooden pulleys.


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[454ragtop]

Don't agree about the scroll saw being inferior to newer models, suspect it will cut circles around most of them. Was drooling over the buffer till I saw 440 volt...........

 

[DadsTools]

I stay away from this really old power stuff because it's too hard to fix when something goes wrong. I find if they were hard-used there's already something wrong with them! I got an old Atlas band saw once from the 50s, no more parts for it but you can still get blades (think he gave me about a dozen spares), plus he GAVE it to me with other modern equipment I bought from him. If these folks are looking for too much money on top of that, well, good luck to them. The stuff will get sold to the very next guy after they come to the realization there's just no way they're going to get much for them while realizing they must make them go bye bye.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

I stay away from this really old power stuff because it's too hard to fix when something goes wrong. I find if they were hard-used there's already something wrong with them! I got an old Atlas band saw once from the 50s, no more parts for it but you can still get blades (think he gave me about a dozen spares), plus he GAVE it to me with other modern equipment I bought from him. If these folks are looking for too much money on top of that, well, good luck to them. The stuff will get sold to the very next guy after they come to the realization there's just no way they're going to get much for them while realizing they must make them go bye bye.

See I'm personally the opposite. I think the older ones are easier to work on and have heavy duty parts. New big box tools are more of a "if it breaks, toss it" type deal. Plus finding parts for the older tools is pretty easy.


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