I just had to gloat a little tonight.
I decided to leave work early and go to a local auction today. The ad stated there would be some woodworking equipment there. Never one to turn down the chance to get something else for the garage/shop I decided to drive the 30 minutes. I did call ahead, and all they could tell me is that all the woodworking equipment was for a small shop (perfect for me.)
So even without a listing I took the chance. I was a little worried when I got there. Even before seeing the equipment I noticed that there was probably over 400 guys walking around. “Good luck getting a deal,” I told myself.
The owner had just about everything and almost everything was Delta brand. Drill press, jointer, osc. spindle sander, table saw, disk/belt sander, chop saw…. and a performax 16-32 Drum Sander w/moveable base and feed/outfeed extentions. I decided that I would stick around and take a shot at the Drum Sander. Since all I really need was that or a lathe. I do a lot of endgrain cutting boards and this would be such a great time saver.
Bidding started at $50.00 and of course it went up…..... and then I was a little shocked! They pointed at me and said “Winner” and we were only at $335. I guess everyone else was there for the plasma cutters and welders.
I had that thing in my vehicle before someone decided a mistake had happened and started the bidding over again.
Yep, I am a very happy camper tonight.
15 comments so far
dustbunny
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posted 127 days ago
Wow, you are a winner. These sell for about $1,000 plus. Nice snag, you practically stole it. Hope you have fun with it.
Lisa
-- I inherited the woodworking gene and it's gone into overdrive.......
xcalibr1
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posted 127 days ago
It does feel great to get a bargain doesnt it? Congrats!
a1Jim
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posted 127 days ago
wow i’ll give $336 LOL great deal enjoy
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PurpLev
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posted 127 days ago
hahaha, yeah, I would probably do the same. give them the money, snag it , put in the car, and leave with smoking tires before they figure out there was a mistake… LOL
nice catch! that would be a super helper for your cutting boards…
-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)
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posted 127 days ago
If I would have known that I was going to get such a great deal I would have gotten some of the other tools. The jointer went for $130, drill press $125, osc spindle sander $110, a CMT router station for $140, and a multi-station table that had a 1” vertical belt sander and a 6” disk/belt sander combo that went for $120.
I think I will enjoy this a lot. I do a lot of craft shows and anything that can help me make the cutting boards I sell is always a bonus.
JNeel
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posted 127 days ago
Awesome deal, congrats!
-- J. Neel, Texas - God Bless!
tomakazi
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posted 127 days ago
Wow what a great deal!!!! A few years ago I saw an ad in the paper for a drum sander, a lathe, a planer and a drillpress. I called right away to go see. When I got there I told him I would buy everything. It was a Jet drillpress (upgrade), the planer was a Powermatic 13” (upgrade), a Performax 16-32 drumsander (needed)and the lathe was the 36” Jet (which I didn’t need but it came with about $650.00 worth of lathe tools).I got everything $775.00. These kind of deals rarely come along but when they do it is a great feeling. Congrats!!!
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Russel
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posted 127 days ago
Great deal Tearen. I’ve got the Performax 16/32 and I love. With your cutting boards, you’ll wonder how you got along without it.
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Rustic
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posted 127 days ago
nice score
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cabinetmaster
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posted 127 days ago
What a steal…............congratulations man.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
Scott Bryan
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posted 127 days ago
That was a good deal. I have seldom bought tools auctions because they normally end up being overpriced by the time the bidding fever ends. But you bought a nice piece of equipment at a bargain price.
Nice score.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
mmh
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posted 127 days ago
Very nice! Did I spy you dancing in the woodshop?
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)
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posted 127 days ago
Yep, I was doing a little jig in the shop last night…. Heck… I was walking with a spring in my step the minute they said “Winner”.
BarryW
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posted 56 days ago
more jealousy….yum, great deal.
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socalwood
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posted 56 days ago
Why am I buying new stuff ? It would be cheaper to hire you just to scout equipment !!!! Good score.