UK one - Bamford Sawbench value
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:12 pm
Called in to return a book yesterday and found its owner, who's premises I've not seen in daylight in many years, in possession of a Bamfords No2 Sawbench which he had intended to try and use for firewood (using a Lister D of mine which his son was restoring but we won't go to power required land!), has now got a chainsaw instead so the bench is surplus to requirements.
While a smaller capacity than my Reynolds (there are youtube vids of similar but newer fabricated stand Bamford saws being run by Grey Menaces and even a S1 Landy) it is considerably lighter while still being all cast iron, so I'm very tempted to make an offer for it and perhaps pass on the Reynolds but for once ebay, that great valuation utility, has let me down.
Need to have a look in better light for condition but it is complete with fast & loose pulleys and belt changer, ripping fence, blade & blade guard.
If any of you auction goers have seen the like bought or sold in recent times & could give me an idea what a reasonable price might be please 'twould be much appreciated
While a smaller capacity than my Reynolds (there are youtube vids of similar but newer fabricated stand Bamford saws being run by Grey Menaces and even a S1 Landy) it is considerably lighter while still being all cast iron, so I'm very tempted to make an offer for it and perhaps pass on the Reynolds but for once ebay, that great valuation utility, has let me down.
Need to have a look in better light for condition but it is complete with fast & loose pulleys and belt changer, ripping fence, blade & blade guard.
If any of you auction goers have seen the like bought or sold in recent times & could give me an idea what a reasonable price might be please 'twould be much appreciated