Where are my manners? I'd like to introduce myself before asking for your help.

I'm John and I used to be really big into shooting. Mostly pistol but some rifle and shotgun/trap as well. As I got older I simply lost interest. Given the current state of civil unrest let's just say my interest is renewed. I tend to favor the P229/Sigpro series of pistols and when I saw a nice set of Crimson Trace grips for a SP2009 for sale on here that was motivation for me to register after browsing around here for quite a while.

I've been doing my best to avoid the news/MSM but sometimes it's unavoidable and for the really challenging times I've read through some of the threads here to keep my sanity. Thank you all for that.

Now for my ask. I'm trying to clean out my grandparent's house and get rid of some stuff before I'm the last living relative and am stuck having to sort through everything by myself. My grandfather passed away over 10 years ago and it's important to note he was a welder by trade with a lot of tools. A LOT of tools. I can easily see myself getting overwhelmed trying to sell them off under a truncated timeline so I'd rather be proactive and do it now. Besides, my grandmother could use the money and no one else in the family has a need for these.

Here are pictures of the items

https://ibb.co/XVpMLB3
https://ibb.co/BgdW3Xw
https://ibb.co/mhD0D93
https://ibb.co/kSyzbJC
https://ibb.co/WVH076H
https://ibb.co/6mV9gyM

There should be 3 pictures of a band saw and 3 pictures of a drill press. I did some looking and I think the drill is similar to this one: https://preview.redd.it/0xhrh3...bbefbd3492e85ac5b199

As I mentioned, my Grandfather was a welder and my father told me that he cut off the back part of the drill because he was going to fabricate another type of driving mechanism but fell ill and passed away before he could. As for the band saw it appears to be in good condition though I have no idea how to use it or what I'm supposed to be looking for. Any help identifying either and knowing an estimate of what they're worth would be very helpful.


Go Trump!!

Also, would anyone here be interested in older tools that were made pre-China? If so, next time I'm down there I'll do my best to catalogue and take pictures. I have a decent set of American made tools for all I'm capable of doing and really don't need 2-4x of the same tool taking up space.

You are right that they are a drill press and bandsaw.

The bandsaw appears to be easily convertible to modern power as it has a drive pully mounted to the lower wheel.

The drill press appears to have pieces missing, and as you note, I think you grandfather did cut off the back of the upper frame. I believe it is what is called a "camel back" drill press. It would be interesting to see if there is a manufacturer's name on it. You Tube has some videos on restoring these beasts. Unless you have the missing parts, I don't really see how that machine could be easily converted to modern use, however, it would likely have interest to a collector or a museum, or be useful as a parts unit for someone who restores these machines.

ETA: The drill press appears to be a Barnes and was driven by a disc that was supported by the arm to the rear. The polished roller on the drill shaft is positioned closer to the center, or closer to the edge of the drive disc to adjust the speed of the machine.

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Nice collection! I’d try to find a way to store it unmolested for another 50 years or longer. A time capsule?

Hildur welcome to the forum.
What state are the tools located in if I may ask?

Check out garagejournal.com.

They have a "Vintage Tools" section and a "Classified" section.

Their readers will happily buy your Grandpas's band saw & drill press (just as they are).

Sell your surplus hand tools in their "Classifieds"

smlsig they are in Massachusetts.

Thank you pillboxesghost, I'll have to look into that. I want to make sure that they goto someone who will truly appreciate them and restore/use them in all their former glory.

Roy Underhill on The Wood Wright's workshop may be interested.

http://www.thewoodwrightsshop.com/contact.html

He has a show on PBS and videos on youtube