Shop sale: Contents of majority of a well kept shop in North Raleigh

[Douglas Robinson]

I am sick at heart to be making this post. One of our long-term members Touchwood passed away after receiving a terminal diagnosis. At his and his family's request I am assisting in selling the contents of his shop.

I spent a hours earlier this year cleaning and organizing this shop, so I have a fairly good idea of the contents. I have photos of a great deal of the items and will post some to this thread. For example the shop includes a Delta Unisaw, Delta 14" bandsaw, Delta jointer, Delta Lathe, Craftsman radial arm saw, Fein dust collector, etc.

There are a LOT of hand-held power tools, e.g., Bosch ROS, routers, drills etc. as well as hand tools and LOTS of clamps.

If you are interested please message me. For smaller items, I can bring them to the picnic to exchange there.

This entire endeavor deeply saddens me as Touchwood was a good friend, and it had been my goal to get him back in his shop and woodworking again prior to this diagnosis.

 

[Hmerkle]

Thank you Doug - I am sure the family appreciates this and I do too since I believe my birthdays seem to be increasing, not decreasing...

LOTS of REALLY nice tools that appear to be well taken care of there!

 

[mikeyt]

I can't seem to figure out how to pm you but I'm interested in info on the Delta jointer.
Thanks

 

[FredP]

I have been to this shop many times. This saddens me deeply. Deepest love and sympathy to the family.

 

[ScottM]

So sad to hear. Prayers for our friend and his family.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Sadly, this will be the case for all of us someday. Such is life. I just hope there is someone like you, Doug, to help my family when that time comes. Thank you!

 

[Mike Davis]

I’m so sorry…
Wish I could help but I’m selling off some of my own tools.

 

[J_Graham]

I think you had heard you talking about helping him back in the shop. Sad to hear.

 

[yellofins]

Hey Doug, Sent an IM re the hand tools.

 

[Willw21]

Very sorry to hear about your friend, I am interested in some of the hand tools as well if still available after those above have had an opportunity. (I can't send private messages either.)

~Will

 

[Ed Fasano]

Sadi news. A beautiful shop that reflects years of passion. You are a good friend.

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Thanks for the replies and for those that know who's shop this is, thank you for your discretion. I am addressing the responses in the order I received them. There is a lot of interest in the planes and the hand tools, as well as the Jointer.

The Excaliber scroll saw is claimed as is the sliding table attachment to the Unisaw. I will be going back to the shop to gather more information as has been requested.

Feel free to ask more questions and I have more pictures to post.

 

[wolfsburged]

Rough location?

 

[ScottM]

Rough location?

North Raleigh

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Thanks Scott

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Everyone's sensitivity is greatly appreciated! This is not easy to do. While I have done this twice before, this is the first time I have done it for a close friend that I have known for over 15 years. While I am happy to find good homes for the tools and to help the family out, it hurts to be reminded I am losing a friend forever. FredP probably said it better than I just did and with fewer words.

I will post pics of other items soon, e.g. the bandsaw, drill press, dust collectors, screws, saw blades etc.

 

[mkepke]

Oh no!

Wishing all the best to the member and his family.

-Mark

 

[Rob in NC]

Not interested in any of the tools, but wanted to say that when it's my time... I hope my family has a 'Doug Robinson' around who is as tactful and considerate as you. Kudos sir.
Best to the member, the family, and to all who called him a friend.

 

[Douglas Robinson]

So I have a bunch of messages and I am working through them. Please be patient. Here are some more pictures.

 

[JNCarr]

Sad to hear - thanks for your compassion, Doug.