Gear hobbing machines?

[jackalope]

Is there still a decent market for gear hobbers? Assuming the machine is well tooled and in working condition? . If so, what are some quality machines to look for/avoid?

Grant

[Richard Rogers]

So, you're looking for one?

[Dan from Oakland]

More info on what type of work you are planning on doing- part size etc, would be a big help in answering your question. Spline shafts, sprockets, spurs etc- 4" dia or 40" etc. Give us a little more info of what you have in mind and you will get some usefull replys.
Dan

[jackalope]

I apologize for not getting back here to answer the questions. The only reason I was asking is because I think there are a few coming up for auction in my area and depending on prices, I tend to buy iron if reasonable in an attempt to avoid scrappers getting it. I have no use for one, but if there is someone looking for one and wants to give some things they are looking for, I may try to grab this if reasonable.

Thanks, Grant

[JRIowa]

There are several dealers that specialize in Hobbing machines. They're almost a specialty item anymore. Unless you're dealing with a material that work hardens, most have gone to roll forming instead of machining splines.
JR

[jackalope]

That's kinda what I was wanting to know. I will still try to grab a machine if it is cheap enough no matter what it is. I was at an auction about 5yrs back and saw several O L D antique machines in mint condition bought by a scrapper for pennies. It disgusted me then and I try to not let that happen when possible!

[JRIowa]

The good machines are Barber-Coleman. If it doesn't come with change gears and tooling, don't waste your money. A bare machine will only bring scrap value.
JR

[jackalope]

The machine is a Barber-Coleman and supposedly tooled up.

[antique iron]

I was at an auction N of Chicago a few weeks ago that was loaded with Barber Coleman machines. Can't say that I was too impressed with the money that they brought. From a few hundred up to a couple thousand as best as I can recall. Of course if an auction has 15 of something they tend to bring less money than if they had only one or two. And typical of auctions they split up some of the tooling & change gears from the machines. Not sure that I completely understand that sort of thing as the machines would cost huge bucks to retool.

Paul

[Mud]

Find out what model, etc. Old machines like the #3 are home shop machines, something like a 16-16 is still desired by a job shop. Some options make them very desireable and expensive.

[EPAIII]

I might be interested in one, depending on size, tooling, and cost. Let us know what you come up with.

[jackalope]

16-16 from what I know so far. There are a couple others though.

Grant

[ratbldr427]

several years ago the company I work for had a very good condition Modul brand 14-14 verticle with differential,change gears,chip conveyor,late 70's that ended up being scrapped because we couldn't sell it .Think it weighed about 16k lbs.I did save the manuals,if anybody needs them for a machine make arangements to pick up. randy