I would strongly disagree with the previous advice. If these are machines that have been in the family and you think you may EVER use them then by all means bring them home and hang onto them. Just because you intend to build a boat now dosen't mean that is all the woodworking you will ever do. I do a good bit of turning and often use the jointer to help prepare stock in varrious ways. All machinery can be dangerous but if we used that arguement for what we choose to own and opperate none of us would be driving cars. I feel tools develop some soul as time goes on and if the user was some one significant to you it is all the more important. By your original post it is clear you do not have an extensive woodworking background but there are lots of places that teach woodworking these days. If you pass on this oppertunity and have a place to tuck these machines away you may find yourself kick your oun butt around your ill equiped wood shop some day. You could always sell or up grade later after you have had some time to asses your needs based on the work you find yourself doing. My not so humble oppinion, Steve