Large bandsaw plus other saws.

[s o c]

these saws belonged to a neighbour of mine who passed away recently.

his brother has asked me if would know anybody who might be interested in them.

Saws are in west of Ireland 

 

 

 

 

 

[Squaredy]

9 hours ago, s o c said:

these saws belonged to a neighbour of mine who passed away recently.

his brother has asked me if would know anybody who might be interested in them.

Saws are in west of Ireland 

 

 

 

 

 

Sadly I think a local scrap man is probably the best way to get a little bit of value from that machinery.  I doubt they are old enough to be of interest to a museum, but they are pretty much obsolete in a commercial sense.  Their modern equivalent would be so much easier to use and set up that the only buyer for that type of kit I would say will be an enthusiast who wants it for what it is.  Just removing servicing and installing that bandsaw will cost as much as a new machine, and then be so much more difficult to use.

 

 The large circular saw is a Robinson by the looks of it - I have a similar one in perfect working order which I may want to dispose of and I know I will struggle to sell, so even mine may go for scrap.

 

 It is a shame as the quality of those machines is fantastic; but like a glorious steam engine times have moved on.  Unlike a steam engine there are not so many museums that might be interested in that type of kit.

[s o c]

Thanks Squaredy.

Pity if they go to scrap, it would be nice to see even some of them brought back into service.

Great reply btw .👍

[gobbypunk]

Its a real shame that they are not worth the time and hassle that old kit is so well made my big thicknesser is older than me and is still going strong .

[Squaredy]

30 minutes ago, s o c said:

Thanks Squaredy.

Pity if they go to scrap, it would be nice to see even some of them brought back into service.

Great reply btw .👍

Just a thought - they might be suitable for export.  Some less developed countries might appreciate hefty old fashioned quality and have endless cheap labour to install and set up. 

 

But you would need a contact who knows about how to do this sort of thing.  I wouldn't fancy trying to arrange it.  So easy to get taken for a ride and get it all prepped for shipment and then be let down.

[Conor Wright]

Love that old gear! Shame to see it scrapped. Is the rip saw running?

[Dan Maynard]

8 hours ago, Squaredy said:

Just a thought - they might be suitable for export.  Some less developed countries might appreciate hefty old fashioned quality and have endless cheap labour to install and set up. 

I was talking to someone the other day who's friend exports part worn car tyres to Africa by the container load, I think you are right there's an opportunity there but you need some contacts to exploit it without being left high and dry.

[Mr. Ed]

Is it in Galway City? I’m in S. Kerry and have a chum who’s interested. If you send me a personal message (there must be some sort of way in this site I assume) I’ll introduce you to each other. 

[s o c]

Thanks for your help Mr Ed.

[s o c]

On 28/02/2023 at 10:07, Conor Wright said:

Love that old gear! Shame to see it scrapped. Is the rip saw running?

I think so.