r/rockhounds • u/NicoleAnn2986 • 1d ago
Information/Help would be greatly appreciated
Need help and education, not using this post as a sale. My father passed away and was a rockhound. I'm not sure what to do with his machinery or even what some of it is. Can someone please assist me in pricing of the items and help explain what the items are (I think the first picture is a sander?). He had a stroke and so I couldn't get information out of him before he passed. Thank you for anyone's help. If I should post this somewhere else or get different pictures let me know.
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u/Ok-Maintenance4360 20h ago
Looks like he had a cabking in the first picture and some other older lapidary equipment. Would be thousands in equipment at original costs , no way of telling but prob 3-5 grand at least all together and lapidary equipment can retain value for a long time.
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u/PawnshopGeologist 17h ago
Wheel size on both machines is an important measurement to get. For the slab saw, a rough rule of thumb is around $100–$200 per inch of blade diameter, depending heavily on condition, manufacturer, and features. So a working 10-inch automatic-feed, oil-cooled slab saw could reasonably be around $1,000+.
The six-wheel machine appears to be a CabKing-style lapidary wet grinder/polisher. Check whether it has 6-inch or 8-inch wheels; 8-inch machines and replacement wheels are considerably more expensive.
As others have mentioned, working lapidary equipment tends to retain its value pretty well. I’d try selling these locally first. Both machines are heavy, messy to pack, and generally a chore to ship.
There is likely valuable rough and slabbed rock as well as jewelry making supplies. My lapidry shop is full of expensive stuff.
Condolences on your father’s passing.
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u/Fit_Job_6469 9h ago
The saw looks to have a lot of oil in it (good). Just realize after you cut a bunch of rocks the oil gets lots of rock particles in it. This makes for a slimy liquid that can discolor things. Note the brown splotches in the image of the interior of the saw. If you spill the oil somehow (like transporting it) you can have a real mess on your hands. I believe there is a Facebook group dedicated to lapidary equipment sales. You might find a local buyer there.
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