Thread: Deceased Tool Maker's Equipment Sale

Better check the contents of that Roach Rid bottle, it looks pretty old and it may not be legal any more

Don't know what I've done wrong, but not many responses. Have only advertised on the forum so that the benefit of Frank's lifetime of work could be shared among other people passionate about the craft and appreciative of good tooling.
Not may responses, a bit disappointed I must say.
Last thing I want to do is to go to fleabay or the Sunday market. I am a woodworker, otherwise the majority of this would go to my shed in maleny,\.
I don't mind if people don't spend a fortune here, but at least come and have a look!
Cheers
Borys
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Could be waiting for sale on weekend Borys. I will also bump the thread in metal workers forum.

Shame I am in Vic at the moment, I certainly would have come to have a look.

Good luck with it, certainly looks like heaps of interesting stuff.

Borys after seeing the posting of the lathe and reading the story behind it this collection should be kept together honestly their is a life story here i wish I had the $$ to buy the lot it shouldn't be split up.

Much of it should be pt on display the work of art in building that lathe many would die to have just a portion.

Just sent you an sms.

Originally Posted by Brko

Hi,
Will have a look and let you know.
Cheers.
Borys


In the meantime here is some more stuff. Am prepared to hunt for books on topics for those of you who are interstate.
Thanks for your support

Borys what are the books along the bottom shelf mainly to the right??

are you willing to post some smaller item such as shim stock, drill bits and files

Hi,
Here is a picture of the bottom shelf, hope it helps
Cheers

Yes,intend to post smaller items, but am flat out just sorting just now. You can see how many individual items there are.
It might be easier if you give me a list of what you are after, then I can see what I can put together.
Cheers
Borys

Well done Borys, you are indeed an honourable son in law. I'd say he would be proud of you and very grateful.


I see this whole situation as a timely reminder.

As the clock ticks and the grave beckons, I'd hate for any poor sod to have to sort out my workshop and collection.

Time to get things in order and under control.
How easy it is the have thousands of dollars tied up in tools etc. and only the owner really understanding what they're all about and I don't have a Borys to sort it after I go

Thank you for the lesson AA

Hi Borys
I'll be there for sure
Cheers
Gary

Ah, the ticking clock, AA, I have determined that my "poor Sod" is not going to go through this process.
Am going to use the wonders of modern technology to create an inventory consisting of three main headings, what it is called, what it is used for, and what I paid for it. Each item to have a photo as well. Will probably get a shock when it is all added up!
Will start investigating software etc to do this. Has anyone undertaken such a task?
Cheers
Borys
I fancy it would be useful for insurance purposes as well.

Originally Posted by Type 28

Hi Borys
I'll be there for sure
Cheers
Gary

That's great....you can't round up a few more?
Borys

It's rather sad looking over someone's treasures- a lifetime of accumulation, and a tough job to prepare for the sale. I'm sorry I can't browse due to distance. Good luck for the sale!

No reply to my SMS re Model Engineer mags Boyrs maybe I got the number wrong


Borys this might be a hard ask but could we have a back ground story on FiL some of those books are very intense works. His line of work, his hobby.??

Ray