Buying a project Forano!?

[krusty]

 

Went to look at a Forano circular mill last night that 'needed a little work'. I get there and the think is a heap of metal! He had 2 50" approx blades. The carriage needed the wood beams in it replaced. Would use tubing or channel instead.

Head would need to be attached somehow and the feed mechanism is a mess. It is belt driven but would likely convert to PTO.

Should I even consider this? The mechanicals of the carriabe needed to be lubed up but were operable. He was asking $2k but for me, depening on the price of channel I would need I think the most I would offer would be $1k realizing it has the basics for a project.

Comments?

[sawguy21]

Sounds like it would have little value other  than salvage. Almost anything can be rebuilt with enough time, money and patience but how far are you willing to go?

[D._Frederick]

K.,

"Head would need to be attached somehow "

The husk and the track are bolted to the foundation that the mill will sit on.

$2000  would not be a bad price if the blades are in good condition and have not sat outside and are all rusty and pitted.

[krusty]

Blades are not pited and have been stored indoors.

[Buzz-sawyer]

The price is not even inthe realm of reality....
You can buy operable sawmills with power plants for nearly that price all over the country ;)

[J_T]

Buzz is right on  8) for a fuzz more I bet I know where one is  ;D What kind of blades some are obsleat now days  ???

[krusty]

Thanks for the comments! I will snap a pic one evening when I am out that way...what would you pay for it?

[Buzz-sawyer]

I would offer the carcass of a wc tractor for the lot...junk for junk...seems fair :D :D
I cant say, since I am tight on cash deals....if the blades are insert....b/f types and look decent .....$500 for the lot????