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Post by jfc on Sept 9, 2008 13:26:05 GMT
Does anyone know of any good second hand machine sites ? I'm seriously thinking about getting a multi machine . Also whats peoples thoughts on multi machines ? Fanks  |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Sept 9, 2008 17:49:42 GMT
Multi not always best solution for a small shop as you have to have access all round, but stand alone machines can be re-arranged to suit. Depends on the space etc.
Mines a mini-max lab300 with extra long table. Build and accuracy top notch. Planer excellent but 2 speeds would be handy. Saw, sliding table and outrigger all excellent, accurate, easy to fit up and demount.
Spindle feeble.
Function changes not the best - Maxi 26 with single motor was easier and quicker.
Worst thing is arrangement of switches. Really fiddly and badly positioned. Emergency cut-offs all out of sight and not easy to knock off. Switching crap really, and badly thought out. Motor brakes all failed and impossible to adjust (not like it says in the manual!). Fences not too accurate. Service from Axminster abysmal.
Worth considering for the accuracy, at the right price (lowish).
Ebay good.
cheers
Jacob
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Post by engineerone on Sept 9, 2008 18:31:56 GMT
but then jason what do you mean by a multi machine. you have a spindle moulder, and have said no to a p/t so what else is there that a multi would do for you  apart from take up bunches of space ;D scott and seargeant have i understand stuff, but maybe the idea is to check in exchange and mart, none of the second hand sellers are that near london. my mates at jaycee sell robland which is a good solid machine, and have a number of machines on display, so might be worth nipping in and asking. they might be able to point you toward a second hand machine too, or a recent trade in.  paul  |
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Post by jfc on Sept 9, 2008 19:02:08 GMT
I didnt say no to a PT , in fact i said i have two of them . So a multi machine would give me a better table saw a better PT and a second spindle moulder . |
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Post by engineerone on Sept 9, 2008 19:41:14 GMT
as usual i mis read you ;D two p/t's now that's greedy F&C magazine tends to have some adverts for a second hand dealer sometimes. paul |
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Post by jfc on Sept 9, 2008 20:04:46 GMT
Hmmm maybe i can borrow a copy from Jacob ;D
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Post by simuk on Sept 9, 2008 20:39:39 GMT
Regarding the second hand route all of my machinery is second hand apart from my power tools that is. and i haven't had any problems so far touch wood The way i went about it is, i made sure on the phone, that the machinery was up & running & could be demonstrated that it was in good working order. I research on the net , asked Scrit & asked in the trade what the reputation of the machine was, i checked to see if parts could still be had & whether they where expensive or not. Also i took into account who was selling the machine, a couple of machines i bought was from a amateur who decided to become a cabinet maker for a year, so they where literary brand spanking new. Simon |
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Post by engineerone on Sept 9, 2008 21:03:13 GMT
so that's where bb's stuff went it's a bit wierd jason, have you found some more space in your shop to put a machine in ;D checking my axminster catalogue, the rojek etc seem to offer only max 4 functions, sawing, p/t and spindle moulder, although at least one has a sliding table which is good news, so what else do you want or need??? paul |
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Post by jfc on Sept 9, 2008 21:19:45 GMT
Some second hand machine sites would be good |
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Post by lynx on Sept 9, 2008 21:35:20 GMT
so that's where bb's stuff went ;D ;D |
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Post by lynx on Sept 9, 2008 21:39:05 GMT
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Post by sainty on Sept 10, 2008 7:01:24 GMT
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Post by modernist on Sept 10, 2008 8:41:43 GMT
Try www.daltonswmw.co.uk/Also Felder have an in-house s/h section including Hammer and others they have bought in. cheers Brian |
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Post by simuk on Sept 10, 2008 10:01:07 GMT
so that's where bb's stuff went it's a bit wierd jason, have you found some more space in your shop to put a machine in ;D checking my axminster catalogue, the rojek etc seem to offer only max 4 functions, sawing, p/t and spindle moulder, although at least one has a sliding table which is good news, so what else do you want or need??? paul Who is bb? Jfc another site for your list www.crmsaw.co.uk/ |
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Post by andy on Sept 10, 2008 17:09:35 GMT
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Post by wizer on Sept 10, 2008 17:27:11 GMT
ebay?
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Post by jfc on Sept 10, 2008 19:29:34 GMT
Any one know anything about the Robland K310 universal machine ?
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Post by engineerone on Sept 10, 2008 19:57:03 GMT
talk to jaycee in the morning. ask for andrew paul |
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Post by jfc on Sept 10, 2008 20:29:01 GMT
If he has as much to say as you mate i dont think i want to call him ;D
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Post by Dave S on Sept 10, 2008 21:41:49 GMT
Conventional auctions (as opposed to Ebay) can be the source of bargains, although you don't have the same kind of consumer rights that you have when buying through a dealer.
Two possible routes - one is the auctioneers who specialise in plant and machinery - often they do asset sales from companies that have closed down etc. The other is just general auctioneers. I once saw the biggest saw (ahem) I've ever seen in the flesh - an Attendorf Panel saw. Someone got it for less than £500 - probably cost as much to ship it to his workshop!
All that said, time is money for you so you may just be better off going through a dealer.
Dave
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Post by engineerone on Sept 10, 2008 21:49:30 GMT
c'mon jason, i don't want to talk about something i have only seen, and read a little about ;D anyway you know i am laconic  paul |
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Post by jfc on Sept 11, 2008 20:16:54 GMT
Right now its between this .....  And a new one of these ........  |
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Post by andy on Sept 11, 2008 20:25:09 GMT
Given a choice I would go for the green one ;D
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Sept 11, 2008 20:32:46 GMT
I'd go for the heaviest. Not entirely a crap idea. Keeps sound levels down AOTs. What is it that top one? I bet it's a lot cheaper than the new one. I'd dump the slot morticer though.
cheers
Jacob
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Post by lynx on Sept 11, 2008 20:39:44 GMT
what is the price difference?
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