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Ronald Hamilton Estate - Absolute Liquidation Auction - Lafayette, IN

Lafayette, IN

Apr 24 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Ronald Hamilton was a longtime Lafayette-area machinist known for operating a fully functional, working machine shop that served local farmers and tradesmen for decades. His shop was actively used and well maintained, with equipment selected for real-world use rather than display. This absolute liquidation auction offers the contents of that shop, including machine tools, welders, and support equipment accumulated over a lifetime of hands-on work. All items sell to the highest bidder. Auction Specialist: Jonathon Miller, 574-821-7530. Auction Manager: Mose Troyer, 330-763-3780. Auctions Location: 9914 E 100 N, Lafayette, IN 47905.

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Information Lot

#00 Information Lot

Titled Vehicles: Once your payment is received and clears our bank, you will be contacted to confirm your information. You can expect Your title within 7 business days after the information is confirmed. If you do not contact us to confirm your information, you will receive the title approx. 30 days after the auction and it will be filled in with the inform…

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Preview & Inspection

#01 Preview & Inspection

Buyers are responsible to do their own inspection to determine the condition of the items they purchase. Inspections times are available as follows:

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Loadout Information

#02 Loadout Information

To help avoid confusion, please make sure the Trucking Broker and/or the Truck Driver has a copy of your invoice when he arrives pick up your items

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Rigging Information

#03 Rigging Information

RIGGING IS COMPLETELY THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU HIRE THE RECOMMENDED RIGGERS. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO DO YOUR OWN RIGGING OR HIRE ANOTHER RIGGER, YOU MUST PROVIDE US WITH SATISFACTORY PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE OF UP TO 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN COVERAGE. ALL BUYERS ARE COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THEY DO TO THEIR OWN E…

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#05 Payment Information

Payment terms: 10% Onsite, 13% Online Buyer's Premium on bid.brightstarauctions, and 15% Online Buyer's Premium for Bidspotter, EquipmentFacts and Proxibid, in effect for all purchases. Cash, check, wire transfer. Cash Payments totaling $10,000 or more will not be accepted. Credit cards are only accepted on invoices with a total of less than $2500. All paym…

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Financing Available

#06 Financing Available

Secure the equipment you need with Bright Star Financial Services. Enjoy fast, flexible options tailored to your business needs. Apply now for pre-approval and bid with confidence! Learn more at brightstarauctions.com/finance.    

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Information Lot - Please Read

#07 Information Lot - Please Read

Loadout: Rigging: Payment:

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CAT 950M Wheel Loader 1:50 Scale Replica- Die Cast Metal

#90 CAT 950M Wheel Loader 1:50 Scale Replica- Die Cast Metal

Have fun buying a high-quality, die-cast toy! All proceeds including buyer's premium will go to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) which is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to seeing every child and person around the world healthy, nourished and whole in body and spirit. Bright Star will pay for standard shipping and handling to the 48 contiguous states for bu…

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Heavy Equipment Key Set 36 Keys

#98 Heavy Equipment Key Set 36 Keys

Shipping available for $20

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SDRTOP Manual Sealless Steel Strapping Tool

#99 SDRTOP Manual Sealless Steel Strapping Tool

Model A333, works for 1/2" 5/8" or 3/4" banding, new in box.Shipping available for $30

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Stihl 075 AV  Chainsaw

#110 Stihl 075 AV Chainsaw

-- Description -- 25” bar,

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Stihl 041AV Farmboss Chainsaw

#111 Stihl 041AV Farmboss Chainsaw

-- Description -- 20” bar,

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Weedeater and Stihl 041Chainsaw

#112 Weedeater and Stihl 041Chainsaw

-- Specifications & Features -- Serial #: 07060N700264-2. -- Seller Statement -- FeatherLite Fl.20 Weedeater Serial no. 07060N700264-2, Stihl O41AV chainsaw, Oregon 26” bar, Chainsaw chain

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Levels and Pulley Puller Ram

#113 Levels and Pulley Puller Ram

-- Description -- Machinists Level, Generic level, pulley puller set.

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Snap On Torque Wrench

#114 Snap On Torque Wrench

-- Description -- 600 lb. Torque Wrench

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Delta Bandsaw

#115 Delta Bandsaw

-- Description -- 12” bandsaws, 25” hacksaw blades.

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Blue Point Tachometer and Electric Meter

#116 Blue Point Tachometer and Electric Meter

-- Description -- Photo Tach and contact tachometer, RadioShack electric meter,

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Air Tools

#117 Air Tools

-- Description -- 2 5” grinders, 1 pc 4.5” 2 drills

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Bench Vise

#118 Bench Vise

-- Description -- 5” vise , one jaw plate missing,

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Milwaukee Rotary Hammer Drill

#119 Milwaukee Rotary Hammer Drill

-- Description -- Electric concrete drill.

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