Bucks Son Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Hello All, I'm new to this site and trying to figure how to navigate. Please forgive if I've double posted or placed things in wrong category. I've uploaded some pictures in the gallery to show some equipment that I have and products made. I am a third generation leather crafter after my father and grandfather who opened his business in 1911. My Dad started in 1948 after WW2. My dad passed away and passed his equipment to me. I am like many of you... One of the few who actually know how to work these machines and work with leather. My problem is one of logistics and finances. The machinery you see in the gallery is located in Northeast Pennsylvania, I unfortunately am located 1400 miles away. This was my father's sole business and source of income of how he raised his family. This would be a hobby to me so I have to weigh the economics. Would I like to move everything to where I live, YES. Is it the smart economic move. Should I consider selling? I have a six month window to figure this out... I have other and better pictures that I can upload, just have to find them. I am just rambling looking for other opinions and thoughts. Thanks, Buck's Son Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherwytch Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome to the best darn site on the internet. I would move heaven and earth to keep those things if I were you. Not just because of the sentimental value but the fact it would cost a fortune to replace them. Also the quality of some of those machines is far beyond what you get today with some of them. Don't let anyone who is NOT a leather worker talk you out of them. The thing is it may become more than a hobby to you once you have them all. Perhaps it is more feasible to move a bit at a time instead of all together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Welcome to the forum! I would definate do whatever I could to keep that the machine and tools. I'd even hire a van to drive it over to where you live. It would probably take 3 days if you could manage that. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I agree with OdinUK. I have some of my grandfather's tools. Some I no longer and and regret not keeping them. The newer tools do not match the quality of the older tools. Have you considered a POD to load everything into? There are also moving systems where you rent a portion of a trailer. We did that when we had to move our daughter from our house to Texas. The trailer was delivered to our house. We loaded stuff into the front of the trailer, then used plywood sheets and expandable braces to build a temporary wall. The shipper then picked up the trailer, loaded the rest of the material to go to the destination where the process was reversed. PODs are similar, but you get the whole POD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Hi Bucks Son, Hope the moving or selling plans are coming along. I dropped you a private message with my contact information. If I can help in anyway let me know. Best of luck with your decision Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks Son Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Ross, It appears that logistics, time, energy and funds will be prohibiting me from moving the contents of the shop, which is quite a bit. I will be looking into selling outright or auction. The selling of outright would be preferred, I would like to see everything stay together. If you have interest or know of interested parties, let me know. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Hi Bob, Yes I have a interest. Let talk and see what we can work out. I am in Chat usual at night and you can send me a message on here or email me at einhornllc@outlook.com Look forward to hearing from you Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
