Buying Cheap Tools at Auction
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I went down to a woodworking and metalworking tool auction to see if we could get some cheap tools for the International Makers Station. I talk about how I find auctions and how to bid on tools to get the best price and highest quality. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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Find Auctions at: Bidspotter.com
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Tools I love:
The Katz-Moses Woodworking Apron: https://lddy.no/stir
My Favorite Dozuki Saw: https://lddy.no/stit
My Favorite Ryoba Saw: https://lddy.no/stiv
New Flush Trim Saw: https://lddy.no/stix
Dovetail Saw: https://amzn.to/2xi5EUV
Marking Gauge: http://amzn.to/2nlXLuQ
Marking Knife: http://amzn.to/2nm39Ok
Stanley Sweetheart Chisels: http://amzn.to/2mVMTkF
Knew Concepts Fret Saw: http://amzn.to/2FUDbYZ
Dewalt Planer Package: http://amzn.to/2thEf6O
Forrest 10” Combo Blade: http://amzn.to/2Fdaee3
Festool Tape Measure: http://amzn.to/2oS3cjD
Starrett 6” Combination Square: http://amzn.to/2oP3dVw
Woodstock 3 in 1 Shoulder Plane: http://amzn.to/2FgAS1A
Stanley Low Angle Jack Plane: http://amzn.to/2oV4I4O
Dewaxed Shellac Flakes: http://amzn.to/2FeqqYh
Abalone Inlay :https://amzn.to/2rjMTxe
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5 Minute Epoxy: http://amzn.to/2FijsSa
Triton 3 ¼ hp Router (with built in lift and edge guide incl): https://amzn.to/2LBw3Go
Kreg Router Plate: https://amzn.to/2A7oVNC
Triton Bushing Set: https://amzn.to/2A7pSpa
Bosch 1 HP Colt Router Set With Fixed and Plunge Base: https://amzn.to/2mHP1wY
Bosch Edge Guide: https://amzn.to/2uRRKs2
Bosch Bushings Set: https://amzn.to/2JUNRYb
Centering Cone: https://amzn.to/2OjgOAf
¼” Inexpensive Router Bit Set: https://amzn.to/2JUPrJB
½” Inexpensive router Bit Set: https://amzn.to/2Abyhrq
Whiteside ¼” shank Spiral Upcut Bit ⅛”: https://amzn.to/2LDw6S1
Whiteside ¼” Shank Spiral Upcut Bit 1/4”: https://amzn.to/2uNanxA
SUPER MEGA FLUSH TRIM BIT ½” Shank: https://amzn.to/2LyH1wr
SUPER MEGA FLUSH TRIM BIT 1/4” Shank: https://amzn.to/2JWMFDx
45 Degree Bit I Like: https://amzn.to/2JRNNII
Whiteside Inlay Kit I like: https://amzn.to/2JV0DWp
Flush Trim Bit I Use All The Time for smaller applications: https://amzn.to/2uPrvCC
Avid CNCs of all shapes and sizes: https://bit.ly/3cdKdqA
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It’s a crime to let those tools go rusty for no reason, even if it is just surface rust. I found this video after commenting on your drill press video, and I love the idea of machinery auctions, but they are not much use to me in rural New Zealand. Most of the machines I use are at the local Menz Shed though, and we actually get gifted some nice equipment, and pay for new equipment with grant money, and money we raise. We were recently gifted a very nice Somac table saw, a DeWalt thicknesser that produces outstanding results compared to our old thicknesser, and an amazing router table that has a clamp that can move the work piece across the bit with lead screw like a milling machine. We swapped out our Triton T001 from our old Kreg table, and donated our old stuff to a new Menz Shed starting up in Cromwell NZ. We had previously been gifted an 8" jointer from the same person who unfortunately has such bad arthritis he can no longer use the machines.
a lot of this is dependent upon location and the size of your shop. in my area you will not find industrial planers even well used ones for less than $2000. I saw an awesome felder sliding table saw that did go for really cheap last month but I only have a 24×24 shop and that sucker took up a lot of room. obviously would still need a VFD for three phase conversion. I agree that auctions are great but getting the right machine at the right price then moving that machine does take a lot of time and logistics.
Great video. I scoured Craigslist for the past four months. I scored my sawstop today. Your advice from your prior video on buying used tools was helpful!
Awesome advice my friend and congratulations on your purchase’s
Just received my "new" bandsaw and drill press. I got both at an online auction. The bandsaw is the Jet JWBS-18 eighteen inch and the drill press is the Grizzly G7947 12" floor press. They retail, new, for nearly $3,000 and $1,000. I was prepared for the shipping price of approximately $800 but that "rigging" price of $735 was a surprise. I got the bandsaw for around $800 and the drill press for around $200. Adding the shipping and rigging took these machines from the "super awesome deal" category to just the "pretty good deal" category. Unless you can drive to the auction or Craig’s list seller with equipment and man-power to handle the transfer…..beware! It can get very expensive. Knowing what I know now I have unsubscribed from all of the auction sites I was monitoring and will, in the future, rely on Craig’s List exclusively. Great advise Jonathan but buyer beware.
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These sites are off the top of my head…
Bidspotter
Irsauctions
Govdeals
Purplewave
Proxibid
Publicsurplus
Machinerymax
Any concerns about a motor that has been sitting in the rain?
I love auctions, however have never been able to buy a ‘big ticket’ item at one. What I find is that the same guy, or group of guys, tries to buy all the good stuff. Based on what I’ve seen, I assume they are buying with the whole objective being to just sell it later to make more money off of craigslist or something like that. I’m not saying that’s not a good idea, but it sucks when I’m trying to buy something to use in my own shop, and these dudes are just out there to make money. So yes, good place to get good tools if guys like that aren’t there.
thank you Katz now i got to save my money good info
Auctions are where I’ve gotten most of my tools. I paid a whole $35 for my table saw.
how much did he pay for that beast of a jointer? Love to have that
Buying tools in order to "fill this space’ = a real Genius or a phony!!!
Gain at others lost OK scumbag
Got a few of my tools at auction houses. Auction Zip was the site I used. Now I’m too busy. I don’t have time to have fun anymore.
Dang it, Ken stole that jointer from me! Now you guys let out my secret on TLC.
Please can I get information about it
Nice video. You mentioned 9 months ago on the "Make Everything" channel you’d just purchased the Wixey WR550 Remote Planer gauge for your Invictus planer. Just wondering how you feel about it now with 9 months of use. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, are the items all guaranteed to be in working condition?
I love these videos on negotiation and buying tactics. They’re a bit different than your typical woodworking video but so useful nonetheless. Keep ’em coming!
who edit your video? very high quality production. send compliment to him/her. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
you can get screwed that’s why the smart money is conservative in biding
Hullo young man, looking cool in those shade’s, so cold here the blacksmith’s are making a fortune welding the monkey’s nuts back on (you will have to look this one up). Really good buy’s there Big Man, a good start to the project. How is the Bonnie Wee Lassie doing. Good luck on your next purchase’s.
Hell of a score!
I’m up in Chico and I was REALLLLY tempted to hit that Fontana auction last month… I had my eye on that SCMI sander and either of the big bandsaws. Now that I know they have one every month I’ll have to keep an eye out 🙂 I found it on California(dot)hibid(dot)com. It has a lot of good auctions on it.
Love the videos brother!
I am not a jealous person… But this planer for 800….
Congrats! 🙂
I can’t find the bid spot website?
And now auction prices are going up… Thanks jerk. Lol awesome advice! Thanks brotha!
My entire shop (machines) are restored vintage stuff. I do the CL option but auctions are a huge component to finding good stuff.
I was given my hammer by a former belt maker that had a table next to mine at all the trade show. I unfortunately had a physical back issue and have learned to walk again and once my strength is up I will give you a blow by blow review. I don’t just collect old tools I use them.As us slightly older men know the best standard tools were made in the mid 60’s and thru the mid seventies then everything became automated. E
Hey wow that’s pretty cool! Looking forward to see what you have next!
Great video! I’ve been buying tools at auction for years. You can also check out publicsurplus.com for government auctions
Chance favors the prepared mind. Whether it is an auction or tool swap know the good from the bad, cheap from quality, and prices (or thereabouts) Understand that sometimes you score and sometimes you don’t.
Buyers premium isn’t always in place. Some have sellers premium, with the seller paying out of his share. Just be aware going in, so you in so you know what you are spending as you bid.
I found a wide belt sander on bid spotter that you might like
I need to really get to auctions. My tool collections is weak.
I do not see the link your referred to for finding auctions in my area? Thx. Do you ever see sliding table saws at these auctions? Thx again.
the guy that bought the Oliver got a much better deal than you, its a far better machine than the invicta. real actual value on that is probably $4-5000. the Oliver with the itch head which I am sure it has since you said it was a helical. those are worth $8-10,000. and that 12" 166 was a steal as well. You got a great deal no doubt, I would have chased the Oliver the 299d with an itch head is arguably the finest planer ever made. I have one and I wouldn’t sell it for anything.
I went to an auction in december, didn’t buy anything but nice morning out too. Super interesting and I wouldn’t be nervous about it next time. Another tip, see if they publish previous auction results, look at a few, sometime prices are really high, on others they’re so low it looks like only 1 guy turned up!
Stop! This, and the old tool meets, and maker’s fairs, really makes me miss the states at times. Always great advice. Thanks…cheers…rr Normandy, Fra(cheese is better here…)
Next Video: Rust removal
it’s call taking an auction house cut "buyers premium" does it come with a handjob? Then it’s not that premium is it.
You have to get very lucky and you have to just be patient.
Will they typically help you load or do you need to bring your own muscle to get it on a trailer?
If I buy nothing, is my $200 gone?
how do you remove the rust from something like that without messing up square surfaces? any chance there will be a video on that?
Love this guy’s stuff. I don’t like the accent and I still watched most his stuff lol.
I love going to auctions. In my area we have a lot of auctions and can usually find great deals. You do get your over bidders that do it just to do it but they are a lot of fun….
Do you remember If you saw any drum sanders at this auction ? That’s all I’m looking for and don’t really wanna drive there if there’s none being auctioned off
Great videos