Old woodworking tools

[chris_1001]

Due to a death in the family, there are a few older woodworking tools that the family has to move.

Dewalt radial arm saw, drill press, jointer, and a table saw. None of these to me are worth taking. But I would like to hear some advice as to maximize the value for the estate. CL is a pain and I know most "tool buyers" will low ball to the point of insult.

i do not have pics or details on these items as of now. Though solid items, none seem to be anything special.

Any thoughts on a good avenue to look at to move these?

Thanks

Chris

 

[PugetDude]

Might try a local woodworking supply store ... Our local Rockler has a bulletin board for posting used woodworking machinery. Their clientele are exactly the buyers you're looking for. I've noticed that stuff seems to move pretty quickly, even if someone posts a long detailed list, half the stuff always seems to be scratched off as "sold" every time I'm in there.

Another option is to call a local woodworking club and see if they know of any members looking for equipment. Word spreads fast if it's quality machinery and reasonably priced.

CL would be my last option.

Good luck.

 

[fergus]

Old wood working machines forum might be of help. Don't expect too much out of the radial arm saw... Lots of em out there..

 

[PugetDude]

Don't expect too much out of the radial arm saw... Lots of em out there..

I gave away a like-new 10" Craftsman RA saw with a movable base to a friend of a friend last fall; hardly ever used it, and got tired of it taking up floor space in my garage. Almost had to talk him into taking it....and it was loaded in the back of his truck ~30 seconds after he blinked and said yes...

 

[chris_1001]

I'll try to get more info on them and some pictures this weekend. I'm not expecting any of the items to be worth much.

I remember the saw being a DeWalt as I have a ton of DeWalt stuff, but I did not know they were making those back then. So it stuck out.

 

[PugetDude]

I'm not expecting any of the items to be worth much.

Hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[chris_1001]

Hopefully!

But, going to have to be realistic on this one. No matter what, $5.00-5,000.00, it will be a 5 way split.

 

[Packard V8]

CL is a pain and I know most "tool buyers" will low ball to the point of insult.

The delete button is there for a reason, but it's your problem, your decision. If you want stationary power tools gone, craigslist is still the best way to make it happen.

jack vines

 

[chris_1001]

The delete button is there for a reason, but it's your problem, your decision. If you want stationary power tools gone, craigslist is still the best way to make it happen.

jack vines

I'm not opposed to CL in general (used it to sell a lot of stuff in the past). It's an hour to the house to show the stuff, then dealing with tire kickers, low ballers, makes this less attractive. Plus, the house is unoccupied and set back from the road.

 

[Voi]

I remember the saw being a DeWalt as I have a ton of DeWalt stuff, but I did not know they were making those back then.

Dewalt started with when Ray Dewalt invented the radial arm saw. If you have one of the older "round-arm" style saws it won't necessarily be worth a lot but they are still one of the easier radial arms saws to sell, especially if they have the original cabinet style base. Note I said "easier", not "easy" to sell.

By "round arm" I mean like this:

The later 7770 type looked like this:

Look forward to seeing pictures.

 

[chris_1001]

Here is a shot I had on my phone. It's more like the second one. Not the best pic... But I was assessing the condition of the house.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44094329@N00/13880336014" title="image by Chris, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5124/13880336014_af57df3f4d.jpg" width="282" height="500" alt="image"></a>

 

[Voi]

That's not the most popular of the Dewalts but it's a functional saw. Anti-kickback assembly is there. They are often missing.

Any cell phone pics of the jointer, drill press or table saw?

 

[chris_1001]

Here are all the pics I have on my phone. Everything is a mess back when these were taken.

You can kinda see the jointer in the R-Arm saw pic. There is also a band saw, the drill press, a sander and some misc items.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44094329@N00/13880535433" title="image by Chris, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/13880535433_f20d3570cf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="image"></a>

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44094329@N00/13880879644" title="image by Chris, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/13880879644_e3f5ea99d0.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="image"></a>

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44094329@N00/13880548603" title="image by Chris, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/13880548603_732e9aea0a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="image"></a>

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44094329@N00/13880498435" title="image by Chris, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13880498435_eac0eaf69d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="image"></a>

 

[Zeke]

That is a perfect situation for an auction house to come in.

 

[Voi]

That's a lot of stuff. I agree with Zeke on using an auction house, although they're a better way to get rid of a lot of stuff quickly vs. "maximizing" value.

You might also post your location. I don't see any low quality tools in the pics but nothing really jumps out at me either. But it's hard to tell much about the jointer or vertical belt sander. Somebody on here might want that drill press, which I think is a Craftsman 80.

 

[454ragtop]

What you have are consumer grade stuff that isn't worth a whole lot, be surprised if you got a total of $300 for all of it. Might consider having a yard sale, won't get all the money, but will sell it at your convenience. Advertise the yard sale with pics of the tools in the CL tool section, and they'll go.
Good luck, Jim

 

[scw1991]

I do see a Delta/Rockwell 6"x48" belt sander in the pic which can be worth $200-$300 if all the guards are intact. You might get $25-$40 for the little band saw. The table saw maybe $75-$100 if it has fence and miter gauge and misc. tooling. Guessing $50-$75 for the radial arm saw. It looks like you have a vintage Craftsman drill press which could go for $100-$125.

You'd have to go through the hand tools one by one and they may only fetch a couple bucks each unless there are some vintage planers in there such as Stanley.

 

[chris_1001]

A yard sale or onsite auction would be difficult as the property is off a narrow main st. So parking is impossible.

The hand tools are not worth much at all. Nothing of note, the usual hardware store grade items. Plus some of the other family members have cleaned a lot of the smaller items out.

Of note, there was a small older SK socket set. I did note that the sockets had the outside of the socket where it opens radiused. I have not seen that before.

I did take a closer look several years ago and decided the tools were not worth doing much with. But now, one way or the other they have to go.

@454ragtop, someone mentioned location, The tools are in Hanson Ma, just next to you. Small world!

I may go to the house this weekend if so I can get better pics. But ultimatly, I may leave this in the hands of the others (heirs) to dispose of.

 

[jakemac]

There is always the option to donate the unsold tools (and furniture) to Habitat For Humanity's ReStore. The family would clear out what they don't want, the tools would eventually go to someone who can use them, and the Estate would get a receipt that could be used as a tax deduction before probate. Have the Executor consult the Estate Attorney to make sure everything is handled correctly.

 

[Zeke]

Well, an auctioneer will load everything up and do an offsite auction if that works better for you. Bear in mind that they want to make money too by way of a percentage so it usually works out as a win win. Donating is a good idea but you will have to have the lot appraised. I guess you'll have to compare one plan to another,

 

[chris_1001]

There is always the option to donate the unsold tools (and furniture) to Habitat For Humanity's ReStore. The family would clear out what they don't want, and the Estate would get a receipt that could be used as a tax deduction before probate. Have the Executor consult the Estate Attorney to make sure everything is handled correctly.

We donated 40-60 bags of clothing. I suggested getting a receipt for taxes more than once, I have not received conformation that had happened. But agree, it's an option.

Well, an auctioneer will load everything up and do an offsite auction if that works better for you. Bear in mind that they want to make money too by way of a percentage so it usually works out as a win win. Donating is a good idea but you will have to have the lot appraised. I guess you'll have to compare one plan to another,

That's the plan with the furniture. To do it off site. I'm not handling that part and truth be told, I'm not receiving the info I think i should from the others.

 

[WWIIjeep]

I remember the saw being a DeWalt as I have a ton of DeWalt stuff, but I did not know they were making those back then. So it stuck out.

Only the name, not really the same company (before anyone flames that, read on).

DeWalt started making radial arm saws in 1924. Radial arm saws were their primary product for the next 65 years.

Black & Decker has owned the DeWalt brand name since 1960.

In 1989, Black & Decker sold the DeWalt radial arm saw line, which still exists as a company called Original Saw Co. B&D then took the DeWalt name and applied it to what had previously been branded as Black & Decker's industrial power tool line.

So essentially, the DeWalt name as it applies to today's portable power tool brand only dates to the early 1990s and shares nothing but the name with the once-famous radial arm saw brand.

 

[chris_1001]

I always thought DeWalt name was a way for B&D to get out from, well... being B&D.

Never liked B&D much, but my DeWalt's have been good. Prob would have gone Milwaukee if i did it over or buy new stuff

 

[gm54210]

WWIIjeep has it right - though AMF had their fingers in the pie before B&D. The radial arm saws were made about a block from my house - before I moved here though.