Benchwayze
Established Member
I bought my single-phase 12" Sedgwick so I could get timber at better prices, and over the years I saved money.
But now:
It's too big for my shop. (It always was, but I managed).
It does lots of jobs, but most of them I can also do by hand.
Also, I can buy prepared timber, to ease the workload.
Those are the pros for selling.
The Cons are,
It would be a wrench parting with it.
It'll be a heck of a job for anyone collecting, without hydraulic lifting gear at the rear of the truck.
It cost me £1,800 and I have had it for 20 years. So I dare say I would be expected to give it away, more or less.
As for using it:
It's an 'under and over' P/T. and going from one operation to the other is a doddle. Set the thickness plate; (Easy) start up the power-feed; (Even easier) put the stock in at the opposite end. Watch and wait for accurately thicknessed timber to emerge of its own accord...
Very satisfying that. So, on second thoughts, I'll keep it. But if you can find a used one, it will be a great buy if it's in as good condition as mine.
Good Luck.
John
But now:
It's too big for my shop. (It always was, but I managed).
It does lots of jobs, but most of them I can also do by hand.
Also, I can buy prepared timber, to ease the workload.
Those are the pros for selling.
The Cons are,
It would be a wrench parting with it.
It'll be a heck of a job for anyone collecting, without hydraulic lifting gear at the rear of the truck.
It cost me £1,800 and I have had it for 20 years. So I dare say I would be expected to give it away, more or less.
As for using it:
It's an 'under and over' P/T. and going from one operation to the other is a doddle. Set the thickness plate; (Easy) start up the power-feed; (Even easier) put the stock in at the opposite end. Watch and wait for accurately thicknessed timber to emerge of its own accord...
Very satisfying that. So, on second thoughts, I'll keep it. But if you can find a used one, it will be a great buy if it's in as good condition as mine.
Good Luck.
John
