21-06-2011, 06:35 PM
Hi,
This was my dilemma too Alan; plenty of excellent machinery that was a joy to own but couldn't move in the garage without bumping into something; I just became fed up with it all and had a good clear out. Both my big lathes went as did my Rapidor power hacksaw; Denford 16" Sharpedge and Denford pedestal double ended grinder.
I was very sorry to see all these machines go but looking back did I really need them? Granted I've since bought another lathe and a giant bandsaw but can now use both these in comfort in fact the bandsaw cuts metal and just about anything else making it extremely versatile. The Myford lathe is bench mounted freeing up lots of valuable bench space and my garage is now nicely laid out making working in there a pleasure rather than a chore.
It is extremely hard to part with favourite toys and for some time after selling so many of mine I wondered if I had done the right thing but deep down I'm certain I made the right decision.
I fully understand what you are up against Alan but the final decision comes down to you; how often do you use your machines and what is the largest item you've used them for; perhaps smaller machines might now be more suitable allowing you to get on with projects without cracking a shin or elbow.
Kind regards, Col.
This was my dilemma too Alan; plenty of excellent machinery that was a joy to own but couldn't move in the garage without bumping into something; I just became fed up with it all and had a good clear out. Both my big lathes went as did my Rapidor power hacksaw; Denford 16" Sharpedge and Denford pedestal double ended grinder.
I was very sorry to see all these machines go but looking back did I really need them? Granted I've since bought another lathe and a giant bandsaw but can now use both these in comfort in fact the bandsaw cuts metal and just about anything else making it extremely versatile. The Myford lathe is bench mounted freeing up lots of valuable bench space and my garage is now nicely laid out making working in there a pleasure rather than a chore.
It is extremely hard to part with favourite toys and for some time after selling so many of mine I wondered if I had done the right thing but deep down I'm certain I made the right decision.
I fully understand what you are up against Alan but the final decision comes down to you; how often do you use your machines and what is the largest item you've used them for; perhaps smaller machines might now be more suitable allowing you to get on with projects without cracking a shin or elbow.
Kind regards, Col.
