Scot Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 My husband 'Scot' unfortunatly was killed in an accident last Sep'. I'm going through the difficult task in selling some of his much loved machines in his workshop. Could someone help me in pricing a foot operated mechanical hammer n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Jen - Sorry for your loss. Some pictures of the power hammer from different views would help greatly in helping with your request. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Jen, Photograph the entire collection of things you wish to have evaluated. post the photos in the IForgeIron gallery or click on my name to send me a personal message. We will give you the best information we have on each. Our condolences for Scot's passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Condolences Jen Are there any members out there in France who may be able to assist? Not knowing the local situation is a problem, Most powerhammers in the UK would change hands in good condition anywhere in the range of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Jen I sent a private message suggesting someone in France who might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks for all your ideas & kind messages. I'm going to photograph his machines that I feel are of any great value & put them on your gallery inc: a COMAC L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Czar Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 my condolences the price of steel would vary with its geographical location as well as the international monetary exchange rates, thus what its worth here wouldn't be of much help. You'd get a better idea from a local steelyard as to the going retail rate per lbkg for your location. Cold rolled steel which is shiny (with sharp edges if rectangular) generally has a premium price over mild steel which would be grey with mill scale. Hopefully one of our European members can provide you some spot pricing. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Jen, my heart goes out to you in your lose. Wish I was closer (read richer $$!! ) as some of the items mentioned would be nice to own. As mentioned above, check with locals for pricing on the steel and once we see pictures of the tools I'm sure there will be plenty of inquiries. I don't see any problem with being able to sell these items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Having seen several shops where the owners equipment has been destroyed by neglect after their death I have asked my wife to pass on my tools to folks that will use them for what they are meant to be doing! You are doing the right thing and hopefully his 'shop" can provide a bit of support for you as he would have wanted to do if he was still here. Be wary of people offering to clean it out for some low price; such scum seem all too common. One widow I know had the local blacksmith's organization auction off her late husband's tools at the annual large conference. You may want to contact a blacksmith or bladesmith's group in France to do likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabienC. Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hello ! this type of power-hammer is selling between 500 and 1200/1300 euros in France! Ebay is the better place for selling it! I don't know if you speak french but you can send me a private message if you have other questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 As advised I've put some pics of 'Scots' machines & equipment in your gallery for you to get a rough idea of prices, I would greatly appreciate any comments. For those who don't know my situation, my husband 'scot' was killed in an accident last Sep', I'm going to start selling his much loved forging & welding stuff but don't know where to start with prices. Hopefully you can point me in the right direction. Vernet power hammer More to post later cheers, Jen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Jen, sincere sorrow for your loss. In my location here in the states my thoughts for what to price items might be one thing. You in France is another. If the equipment was purchased locally there I might do a net search of places that list comparable products. Fact is you may have reciepts and know what some of the original purchase prices were. Your faith in the folks here on this website is good to see but I think that shipping would make purchase of the items tough. The original purchase prices will give you a place to start. I will assume the items will be purchased with Euros and I have no idea of any loading ( tax ) or other things. Please continue to look here because someone else may have better ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've posted pics of some of the items in his workshop. Here's the link to his gallery if you want to view:Scot Gallery - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Belt sander Comac Honda welder Please check the darker images for the descriptions of each machine. Thanks again. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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