I am preparing to sell a Hammond Trim-o-Saw that I have owned since around 1985. It is a floor model in excellent condition, and has had little use in recent years. I am mainly concerned about getting it into a good shop that will appareciate what a fine machine it is. I did adapt it for a 10-inch blade that I needed for wood joinery, but I have all of the original equipment -- arbor, blade guard, light, etc.
My question: What is a fair price to ask for this Glider? Can anyone give me any guidance?
Many thanks.
Pricing Hammond Gliders
Moderator: crzypete
I am not the correct person to put a price on a Hammond . If I were doing the purchasing I would want to know
the model ie. G4, G100,
condition of the paint,
does it include the finger scale,
how about a mitre attachment,
carbide blade? Made by whom?
Then there is the modification that you made to allow for a 10" blade. This could be the saws most salable feature depending on how the mod was done.
I hope this helps you get ready to sell the saw.
the model ie. G4, G100,
condition of the paint,
does it include the finger scale,
how about a mitre attachment,
carbide blade? Made by whom?
Then there is the modification that you made to allow for a 10" blade. This could be the saws most salable feature depending on how the mod was done.
I hope this helps you get ready to sell the saw.
Pricing on Hammonds seems to vary widely. The highest prices I have seen are on pristine and/or altered machines. This could work in your favor with your modification.
As Nektai said, Condition, model and accessories play a major role.
Here is a price range: $100-$1500. Seems wide but I have seen gliders sell for all of these. Not only have they sold for all of these, they were worth both the low end and the upper end. It is very dependent on what you have.
My guess is that the conversion you have, if done well, would add to the price significantly if posted on eBay.
If you provide more information, and perhaps pictures, I will try to give a more definitive answer.
Pete
As Nektai said, Condition, model and accessories play a major role.
Here is a price range: $100-$1500. Seems wide but I have seen gliders sell for all of these. Not only have they sold for all of these, they were worth both the low end and the upper end. It is very dependent on what you have.
My guess is that the conversion you have, if done well, would add to the price significantly if posted on eBay.
If you provide more information, and perhaps pictures, I will try to give a more definitive answer.
Pete
My Trim-O-Saw is a Model G100, Serial Number 2560. I believe it was one of the last Gliders made, probably early 1960s. It was used in a small hot-type shop near Baltimore. Original paint is in great condition, and there is no rust anywhere. All of the print attachments have been carefully removed, but I have kept them, including the finger scale. The 10-inch carbide blade runs exceptionally true.
There is no miter attachment, although I have a jig that I have used for angle cuts. As you know, the blade does not tilt, so combination miter cuts are not made easily. I think it is likely that this will find a home in a woodworking shop.
Based on your helpful comments -- which I appreciate very much -- I am thinking about an asking price of $950. Shipping would be extra, of course, but I would prefer that it be picked up by the buyer.
Many thanks.
There is no miter attachment, although I have a jig that I have used for angle cuts. As you know, the blade does not tilt, so combination miter cuts are not made easily. I think it is likely that this will find a home in a woodworking shop.
Based on your helpful comments -- which I appreciate very much -- I am thinking about an asking price of $950. Shipping would be extra, of course, but I would prefer that it be picked up by the buyer.
Many thanks.
I am assuming you missed a 1 and your serial number is 12560- which is a pretty late number, but they definitely made a good number of saws after that- My two g100's are 13327 and 13363. As far as I can tell their saws were serial numbered in order and uniquely from their other machines. Unfortunately, I have never been able to place actual dates with the numbers.
Your price is fair, but you will definitely to need to work it to get it. The Arbor mod is definitely the wild card. You will need to find someone who is pricing out doing that modification and understands its value.
Feel free to post an ad in the classifieds here.
Good luck,
Pete
Your price is fair, but you will definitely to need to work it to get it. The Arbor mod is definitely the wild card. You will need to find someone who is pricing out doing that modification and understands its value.
Feel free to post an ad in the classifieds here.
Good luck,
Pete