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Post by beefjello on Nov 24, 2013 17:06:52 GMT -5
Hey folks, just got home from an auction over in Fountain Hills that I went to this morning. It had advertised saws and polishers as well as rough, figured there would be plenty of rockers there to bid against me (Tim??). Not a one! The guy had an incredible huge home, so much stuff! He was an engineer who had just passed at the age of 103. Anyway I'm waiting for Christa and Jesse to get home to help me unload this behemoth I bought.. check it out  Still laying down in the bed of my truck, three poly arbors in a row then a 6 inch and 10 inch Beacon Star saws  Here's the underside of the bench with all the motors. They're on hinges so the weight of the motors keep the belts tensioned.  There was also an old school lap on the bottom of the bench included  $100 for the equipment! Other than being dusty everything looks to be in great shape. OK the rough, haven't had the chance to go through it but there's some amazing looking pieces showing     Can't wait to go through this all, saw some Rhodochrosite slabs among others.. rough lot costed me $40! Woohoo.. happy days  Christa just pulled up.. gotta go. Thanks for looking! |
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 24, 2013 17:30:31 GMT -5
HOLY MOLY!!!! You hit it out of the ball park with a "HUGE" score! Congrads the haul!
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Post by beefjello on Nov 24, 2013 17:39:15 GMT -5
HOLY MOLY!!!! You hit it out of the ball park with a "HUGE" score! Congrads the haul! Thanks bud! Yeah I'm dirty and my back hurts but I'm on cloud nine  Just got 'er unloaded.. my new monster  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 17:56:30 GMT -5
Double wow. That would have blown my hair back if I had any. You can set up an assembly line or get a lot of exercise moving from one to the other. At the bottom of your page you have "I wanna rock", well guess what? U gunna rock.
Jim
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 24, 2013 18:04:22 GMT -5
Outstanding Score...Now thats an all in one unit....John
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Post by beefjello on Nov 24, 2013 18:42:47 GMT -5
Thanks Jim and John!! Gotta figure out some logistics now that it's in the garage.. like where am I gonna put everything else lol. Oh yeah.. I'm gonna rock!  |
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Post by kaldorlon on Nov 24, 2013 18:44:34 GMT -5
Sweet score!
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 24, 2013 18:52:06 GMT -5
Dang Beef, Major score. Those 3 Poly arbors are worth $500.00 plus.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 19:20:44 GMT -5
HOLY COW  What and awesome score!  Your lucky I did not see the ad, busy rebuilding a slab saw. I am jealous. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2013 19:35:39 GMT -5
That is a work bench x 1.5!
$100??? Better watch out, the cops are on the lookout for thieves! You stole that.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 24, 2013 21:31:09 GMT -5
nice heavy duty equipment. I have gotten my fair share of bargains but that tops them all.
chuck
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Post by catmandewe on Nov 24, 2013 22:12:23 GMT -5
Nice score Beef!
Some great looking rough too!
Tony
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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 25, 2013 2:36:04 GMT -5
Your 'finds' never cease to amaze me! You did extra good on this one, and just please sent that big piece of Morrisonite to me.
Woody
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2013 7:29:54 GMT -5
As much rock as you collect that machine should get you started processing. I expect to see cabs-beefcabs-jellocabs-cabeef-cabello-haa
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Post by roy on Nov 25, 2013 10:13:35 GMT -5
thats fricken kool, and the rough man you scored big there to! biggs,rocky butte ,rose quartz wow!
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Post by orrum on Nov 25, 2013 10:18:43 GMT -5
Hey Beef, nice score! I use poly style arbors too. Get those link style belts to replace your vbelts. They run quieter and smoother!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 25, 2013 10:19:49 GMT -5
Brian, as often as you go to sales and auctions, I only have one question - When are you going to run out of room to put all your cool finds?? What a great day you had. I hope you helped Krista unload it  . |
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Post by grayfingers on Nov 25, 2013 12:30:07 GMT -5
Ye-ow, Whatta haul! I always get a warm feeling when I see an old rockhound's stash go to someone who appreciates their hoard, and understands the nature of the untold stories in every bucket and box.
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Post by nowyo on Nov 25, 2013 23:15:18 GMT -5
Great score on that equipment and rough! Might I ask what the bandsaw in the background is?
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 25, 2013 23:22:48 GMT -5
Hey Beef. Can you post detail pics of how the guy attached sponges to his Poly hoods ? Great idea for spreading the water.
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What and awesome score! 
Your lucky I did not see the ad, busy rebuilding a slab saw. I am jealous.
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