Whether to buy woodworking machinery new or used is a question faced by many woodworkers as they contemplate cost cutting, particularly when a machine exceeds the $5,000 mark, as most industrial models do. If you need light commercial machinery for carpentry, interior design, or custom cabinetry, buying new is often more profitable than buying used. [...]
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Choosing the Right Seller when Buying Used Woodworking Machinery
by on 10. Nov, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Used Industrial Woodworking Machinery: Getting the Most for your Money
by on 09. Nov, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
In the current economy, there are two reasons to save as much money as possible: because you have to, or because you’re trying to prevent reaching that point. In either case, the reality is the same: when you’re looking to make a purchase, you’re looking to paying the least amount of money for the most [...]
Used CNC Routers: How much Value Do they Offer Compared to New Routers?
by on 08. Nov, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
In woodworking, routers are used to “hollow out patterns” in pieces of wood, be it for practical purposes such as doorknob holes or for intricate designs. Routers come in two basic types; manual routers and electrical routers, also referred to as spindle routers due to their spindle like cutting mechanism. Although some woodworkers prefer the [...]
Purchasing the right Industrial Woodworking Machines for your Woodwork
by on 07. Nov, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Whether you pursue woodworking as a hobby or as a profession, it’s important to plan your work area beginning with the tools you need most. While most woodworking operations eventually feature numerous tools, starting out with the basics will help to save money, as well as train you to buy tools only as you need [...]
How to Take the Danger Out of Servicing a Used Gang Rip Saw
by on 06. Nov, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
There are plenty of stories about injuries that happen when people mishandle a power machine, most of which involve reckless behavior, not behavior associated with maintenance. Yet, statistics show that over 100 people in the U.S. are killed each year as they attempt routine maintenance on power machinery, a statistic that also suggests a large [...]