Startrite Robland Universal

[davin]

Hello all.

I have got the opportunity to buy an old Startrite Robland universal (K210).

It is old,but hasn`t done much work.
Should I be wary?

I know that it is a rebadged Belgian machine, so parts might be an issue.
But if it is basically all running ok and complete (apart from the sliding arm),
Is it still worth thinking about ?
Anything specific to these machines to check?

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Anonymous]

hi Davin

If its the same one as you mentioned a while back, just go for it, if this fella, sold a startrite bandsaw and pillar drill for £100 quid i am sure you will get this for a bargain.

A startrite should never let you down. however before you buy why don't you get in touch with startrite and ask them if parts and the manual is a available.

 

[davin]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your message.
I am only thinking of buying it because no-one else seems interested in the machine, which made me think !
Got in touch with a company in the medway in Kent who are specialise in Startrite, most of the parts are not available of the shelf.
http://www.altsawsandspares.com/

The other machines were Startrite, as opposed to Robland Startrite.
Perhaps you are right, stop being a virgo and worrying about it and just buy it !

 

[Anonymous]

i am guessing what you need to ask yourself is this.

Is it the right price? how much does the guy want for it? if its a couple of hundred quid i would snap his hand off!!!

 

[davin]

You are right,
he needs to clear his shed, so I am doing him a favour !

 

[Benchwayze]

Startrite...
Good stuff.

Won't part with my 351 band-saw, until I have to.

John

 

[tjwoodms]

If its cheap enough go for it parts can be made if need be but will be more expensive as one offs. The older startrite machines are reasonable machines its the newer ones you need to worry about.

 

[StyXSIS]

If this S R uni machine k210 is the one your talking about then this is a bargain, go for it if you have the room.

 

[davin]

hi again,


No it isn`t on ebay, private sale.
I am going to go ahead and get it..

It is missing the sliding arm, I know the chances of finding a spare one are non existant, any ideas ? home made ?

thanks again

 

[houtslager]

lucky bugger go for it and DON'T FORGET TO POST PICCIES !!!!!