Are SIP and Charnwood selling the same rebadged machines

[Lloyd Melsome-Smith]

I've been looking for a disc/belt sander and a thicknesser/planer. Came across the SIP and Charnwood items:

planer thicknessers
Charnwood PT250
SIP 01558

disc belt sanders
Charnwood BD610
SIP 01927

these look remarkably similar, are they in fact the same rebadged machines.

 

[CMax]

Most likely. Almost all hobby-rated machines are far-easten imports that get rebranded. Record, Axminster, and Holzman machines are also like this. Even Hammer are using a re-badged version of Record Power's Sabre 350.

 

[Droogs]

yes

 

[Jameshow]

Might as well just buy the titan one from Screwfix!!!

 

[Terry - Somerset]

I was told recently that despite appearances they may not be identical with different quality bearings, motors etc. Obvious branding and minor external fittings (eg: handles) are easily changed. I suspect, although can't prove it, that is BS.

More to the point - understand price, delivery costs, warranty, ability to supply spares, availability of consumables (eg: hook and loop or stick on abrasives). Then make a choice.

 

[Spectric]

When looking at these machines, they can change the color, stick on different badges and maybe alter a few details but some of the things to compare are weight and motor power. The weight can say a lot and often explain why one machine may be cheaper than the other but both look identical.

 

[stuart little]

Might as well just buy the titan one from Screwfix!!!

Yes, then if it fails durinng warranty just take it back to them & pick up a replacement with no hassle.