Calling Mechanics/Engineers/Joiners/Metalworkers/Collectors Aberdeen area

[andy]

Okay, I've got what is literally an Aladdin's cave to clear out. Bit of a story so bear with me...

I've just come back from a weekend at my folks place in rural Aberdeenshire. Up until last year my father was a compulsive collector of stuff - mostly engineering stuff. Unfortunately he suffered a stroke which left him severely paralysed so no longer has use for any of the tools and other stuff he's amassed. There is a barn that is literally stuffed full of all sorts of things including, but not exclusively:

1) Lathes - both 13amp and 3-phase

2) All sort of lathe tools and bits that I don't understand - mostly metalwork type stuff  I think...

3) Welders and welding bits that I don't understand

4) Large Compressor (may be more than one - there's so much s***e in there that I can't tell!)

5) Socket sets - bloody hundreds of them

6) About 15 trillion nuts and bolts in various boxes

7) Tap and die sets - Loads again (at least I think that's what they're called - can you tell I'm not mechanically minded?!!)

8) All manner of power tools - both mains and air-powered

9) Antique iron horses with assorted tools (old cultivators for you heathens out there!) - ideal for restoration

That doesn't come close to covering it all. I work in computers, not engineering so don't know what even a tenth of the stuff that I saw is for.  I spent 20 minutes today standing in his workshop just thinking "How can one person collect so much crap in so short a time?"

The objective is to clear the barn, not to make loads of money so there are bargains to be had. I know a lot of you are into all that mechanical and engineering stuff that I know sod all about so if you're interested in having a browse, contact me - PM or Email: andy AT trialscentral.com

Note: For obvious security reasons, if you're not well known within the SIDC community then don't bother contacting me. Viewing would be by appointment only and as it's painful for the family to see this have to happen, sensitivity to the situation would be appreciated.

[Carl Davey]

Andy, whereabouts in rural Aberdeenshire? Both my father and I are into engingeering in a similar way to what it seems your own father was and we stay in Cuminestown and Turriff respectively. I'm sure between us we could clear some of the stuff out of the barn and at least help you identify the rest of the parts and estimate their value for you.

I'm sorry to hear about your fathers stroke, my grandfather had one a few years back but by all accounts he got off lightly compared to your father. []

[andy]

Contact me via PM. For obvious reasons I'm not prepared to give out exact location!

[thefastone]

Hey Mate, I touch goats

[Big Daz]

I touch goats,

Cheers

Daz

[jamie_wood]

Andy,

PM has been sent.

Thanks

[andy]

I think I've replied to all that have responded. If I've missed anyone then the plan is to arrange a weekend for folk to have a "rake" through what's there. That will most likely be the weekend of 9th/10th September as it's the only weekend I'm free for the next few weeks. That doesn't mean the end of it though as there is no way the amount of stuff there is will shift in one weekend! I'll arrange other viewings for those who can't make it that weekend.

There have been a lot of very kind words expressed by people. Thanks guys - it's very much appreciated []