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Wizard9999 wrote:I must admit, I was hoping that when Axminster were refreshing the PT range they would move away from split lift tables, so was disappointed when the revised range still had this mechanism. Based on what I have heard here and other discussions I am coming to the conclusion that I am unlikely to buy a machine with a split lift mechanism.
Terry.
9fingers wrote:....
Old cast iron is much more likely to behave itself than any modern sheet metal based device. As others have aluded to, any motor issue can be sorted out and in most cases bearing can be changed if needed on old machines.
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Bob
Newbie_Neil wrote:The best decision I made when purchasing my equipment was to get a separate planer and thicknesser.
It does cost more and takes up more space, but life is a lot easier down the line.
I ended up with the 8" Jet planer and the Makita thicknesser.
Neil
9fingers wrote:Terry, At the sort of price of the axi 107 or the Jet (I presume the 260 model) you could get some really capable old English cast iron and still have change to get an inverter for 3 phase or fix the odd problem.
Would that be an option for you?
Bob
RogerS wrote:I don't know if it helps or hinders but I've never moved my fence on my Sedgwick. You spend a lot more time planing the face then the edge. I see little need to move the fence.
Wizard9999 wrote:9fingers wrote:Terry, At the sort of price of the axi 107 or the Jet (I presume the 260 model) you could get some really capable old English cast iron and still have change to get an inverter for 3 phase or fix the odd problem.
Would that be an option for you?
Bob
Honest answer Bob, I'll really don't think it would. As per prior mentions on here I have looked at second hand, but then only really at second hand Hammer or Sedgwick and not really at old ones but rather only a few years - even on online auctions these go for more than I am thinking of spending. But my lack of mechanical know how really does mean I don't fancy taking on something I would have to 'fettle'. It may not be rational and so far so good with my Xcalibur table saw, but I just don't think I could bring myself to buy something too old. Maybe irrational, but that is where my head is at right now.
I also presume that generally we are talking about larger machines, and space would then be an issue as well.
Terry.
9fingers wrote:
Ok fair enough if you have considered well used kit but you know you are in a community of people who can help out if you did have the odd problem.
Bob
kirkpoore1 wrote:9fingers wrote:
Ok fair enough if you have considered well used kit but you know you are in a community of people who can help out if you did have the odd problem.
Bob
Yes, Bob, we need to help him come over to the dark side...
Darth Kirk
9fingers wrote:kirkpoore1 wrote:9fingers wrote:
Ok fair enough if you have considered well used kit but you know you are in a community of people who can help out if you did have the odd problem.
Bob
Yes, Bob, we need to help him come over to the dark side...
Darth Kirk
Sssh Kirk! Don't scare him off until we have lured him into the dark!
Bob
9fingers wrote:I'm see less and less current new machinery that I feel attracted to own.
Dan0741 wrote:Lovely looking Machine Terry.
I am planning on my first substantial purchase being a lathe - just considering my options currently.
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