Thread: Machine Disposal

If I lived closer Bob I would be around at your house in a very short while.
I've always wanted to be a West Australian skip diver. They find the best stuff sometimes.
I think you might be on the money if she is that badly worn. Richard used a machine table to assist him with scraping duties on the 'Wonder stand' and the handles would always come in handy. The head unit can also become anything that needs bearings and a shaft if you cut it down enough.
Still don't like to see it happen, but...

Phil

You could always take a photo of the machine before make it appear in pristine condition, then smash it, then take another photo and post it on the Home Shop Machinist forum..

it would make a good letter box stand adjustable height for the posty
seriously if you have the room i would keep it
the stand would make a great grinder stand
and as you said the hand wheels and table and spindle could be useful

You've got me worried now, Bob. My own unrestored No.3 has been used a lot, but it didn't occur to me that it might need to be condemned.
What's made you decide yours is too far gone?
You might find buyers for various bits, it you want to part it out. The main column stand should be attractive as a solid base for something.
Maybe I could buy a boxful of the smaller bits.

Jordan

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Can anyone suggest an alternative ?

BT

Part it out. Mine is badly worn as well but I'd buy the grinding head and maybe some other bits light enough to ship off of you. Serious offer, I don't like the grinding head on mine and having a spare would be really good.

They aren't much of a T&C grinder, but mine is better than none at all.

PDW

Do you have council clean up days over there?
If not, after stripping of what ever parts you can sell/repurpose etc, put an ad on gumtree for free for scrap. Someone will come and collect it.

We have council clean up days every 4 months or so and on that weekend there is a constant stream of old trucks with trailers cruising the streets picking up any scrap metal. One young bloke runs a local scrap yard and he has a truck (toyota dyna or something like that) with a tray at least 6 metres long with high side gates on it plus a boggie trailer about the same size. I had a heap of scrap steel once and I helped him load it. That was about 1.30 on the Sat and the truck was almost full and the trailer was about 1/2 full. He told me that was his third load for the day. Theres a council clean up somewhere in the area every weekend so he does ok out of it.

regards
bollie7

yeah...an add on gum tree describing it as worn out

someone will grab it

You are all barking up the wrong tree here!

I see a great opportunity (read: excuse) to make a CI foundry and then you have a great source of CI for your first, second, third……….nth pour!

One door closes and another one opens. Life is great!

Simon

Hi BT,

Move it into the kitchen, and call it a retro style knife sharpener.... sure to be a big hit!...

Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by RayG

Hi BT,

Move it into the kitchen, and call it a retro style knife sharpener.... sure to be a big hit!...

Regards
Ray

Funny you should mention the kitchen Ray. I was allowed the buy a replacement today for the 3 on one condition, a new kitchen for my wife. Closest the 3 will get to the kitchen is when it passes the window on the way to the skip.

BT

Originally Posted by Steamwhisperer

If I lived closer Bob I would be around at your house in a very short while.
I've always wanted to be a West Australian skip diver. They find the best stuff sometimes.
I think you might be on the money if she is that badly worn. Richard used a machine table to assist him with scraping duties on the 'Wonder stand' and the handles would always come in handy. The head unit can also become anything that needs bearings and a shaft if you cut it down enough.
Still don't like to see it happen, but...

Phil

Its a pity I don't live in Australia ! I'd be round to take it off your hands in a shot.

Hi Bob,

I'd put it on the back verandah and call it "Industrial Art". Surely your grandkids (if you have any) would love playing with the handles?

Ben.

Originally Posted by nadroj

You've got me worried now, Bob. My own unrestored No.3 has been used a lot, but it didn't occur to me that it might need to be condemned.

What's made you decide yours is too far gone?.......


Jordan

Here's what. A Hercus No. 1 I'll tell the story in another thread.

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It's pathetic really, being seduced by a younger model.

Jordan