Machine Hobbyists

Mar 19, 2026 | Dan Wheeler

With over 500+ machines in the warehouse, we hope to meet the needs of the different customers coming by for a visit. From major players in the aerospace industry to local fabrication shops to the garage machine hobbyist, seeing a machine used in the right hands can be a beautiful thing. 

Our repairman, Rick, has a creative, in-depth knowledge of not only fixing machines, but using them to make fun creations for his backyard. He tried out a few of our smaller machines here at Wheeler Machinery Sales which would sure be of interest to fellow machine hobbyists. We, too, enjoyed
him show off his artwork before taking it home to permanently grace his garden. In our warehouse, Rick used a Powermatic 87 Vertical Band Saw, a Central 38144 Floor Drill Press 13", and a Baldor 8250W Pedestal Grinder to help bring this metal mobile to life. 

Looking to make a wind sculpture yourself? Come on in when Rick is here and maybe he can share some tricks of the trade or show you some of the machines you may want to acquire for similar projects.