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I’m getting ready to re-establish my shop when we return to Hendersonville, NC (Western NC)after the first of the year. I’m going to be purchasing new floor machinery (cabinet saw, planner, joiner, bandsaw, etc.
I’m looking for a dependable, honest and knowledgeable dealer who will provide a good product at a fair price and be willing to stand behind their equipment with service. I’m looking primarily at Powermatic and a few other lines. For instance I think it is hard to beat Powermatic’s 66 cabinet saw. This initial purchase will probably be in the $12-15k range.
Any sugguestions for a supplier–particularly ones that you have come to rely on, respect, trust and want to do business with.
I would appreciate your suggestions.
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Hello
I am not sure if you have ever heard of scheppach but in my opinion they are great!I have used one of their spindle moulders, a morticer and their 5-2 bandsaw and they are truly breathtaking.I think they also offer a 5 year warranty for extra piece of mind if you choose to look further into scheppach machines then you can visit their website at http://www.scheppach.com and you can look throught their machine range.if i can i will try and find some reviews from magazines and post them to you.
Regards
Sam
I am interested in hearing more about Sheppach. I looked them up as you suggested. I didn't see any prices but assume they will be higher than what is available to our mass market, especially with the value of the dollar in Europe. But I'm also interested in the long term investment in quality equipment, which in the end (as looking up through the daisies)it should hold if not increase its value if treated well. That is probably not true of most of what is available to us here.Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you.
George
Hello
The website that I use is http://www.dm-tools.co.uk they have a very large range of machinery that you can browse through and maybe you might find a different brand of machine that suits you best for both cost and use. all of the machines on their site are very reliable so dont worry about quality, it is the best you can get however it can sometimes be a case of getting what you pay for.
Good Luck
Sam
Take a serious look at Mini Max. Their customer service is the best and their machines are top notch.
I moved to the Hendersonville area (Horse Shoe) 2 years ago and brought my tools with me. Since then I bought a Delta drill press locally and found the dealer offered no service when the motor overheated. He referred me to Delta, and the motor was replaced. It appears Hendersonville is too small to support anything other than Lowe's and Home Depot.
I have no specific recommendations other than a nearby larger town; perhaps Asheville or Greenville, SC. I, too, will await to see if any good references come from your inquiry. Good luck, Roy
Roy,We look forward to our return to H'ville. We used live on Little River Road near Kanuga. I have plans to open a small professional shop somewhere in H'ville,primarily for furniture and cabinetry for clocks. I just need to find some decent rental space. Any ideas?Also the type and size of equipment I get will depend on the need from the local market needing a professional shop for milling (planning,jointing and wide-belt sanding). Any ideas about needs for that kind of service. Hope we get to meet. We love the area and have children and grandchildren in Augusta and Raleigh. Sure looking forward to retirement. My continuing e-mail will be ([email protected]).We will arrive around 1 February taking our time driving back to the East Coast after being in Hawaii for the last 3+ years.
Hi Geodown,
Humm, at the price point you are talking about spending I think that I would seriously be thinking about European combo machine(s) like Mini-Max, Felder, Hammer, etc. The European machines really seem to be in a different league compaired to most of the traditional American brands. Seems like something to consider.
Might want to give J & G Machinery a look http://www.jgmachinery.com/, they are in Sanford NC. I don't believe they are a Powermatic dealer, but they do sell the Invicta line of equipment, which seems to be be well regarded.
Best of luck
geodown
I'm throwing this out there for you to consider. About 3 years ago, I began replacing all my powermatic equipment with Old American Cast Iron from the likes of Oliver, Northfield, Tannewitz, etc....... For the money you are spending, which is where I started also, you would not believe the MAJOR upgrade in quality over anything built today. If interested, I can hook you up with a guy who rebuilds this equipment for a living, and can set you up. The equipment I have will be the last I ever have to purchase, and will still be running when I teach my grandkids ( not born yet) about woodworking.
Jeff
Jeff I'm an interested in good used/rebuilt equipment. I'm not happy with what I see on the market. I'm not a mechanic per se but the idea and possibility finding a reliable supplier is most welcome. Feel free to contact me at ([email protected]) or post this site as I'm sure others would appreciate the same.Thanks
PS I am looking forward to teaching our grandchildren the joys of woodworking--three boys and girl. Even more that we are excited about retirement.
The fella that I deal with is a guy by the name of Ben Rock at Pleasant Street Machinery. He is in Dekalb, Illinois, but does handle shipping. He literally, and I've seen them with my own eyes, has a warehouse full of woodworking equipment from the good ole days. He will begrudgingly sell as is, but his forte (sp??) is rebuilding them and making them as good as new. I'll post a pic of my 1957 Northfield HD 12" jointer which he completely rebuilt for me. I mean, I saw it disassembled down to the last screw. The infeed and outfeed tables are dead nuts flat to .001 (we checked), and I can edge joint 8/4 hard maple in a single pass and take of 3/8", no problem, no kidding. Nothing built today for under $15K can compare. I am presently in the process of replacing every task machine in the shop with him.
That being said, there are guys like him all over the country. Check your area, and also check woodweb. I've seen a few guys advertise there before. If you need Ben's #, gimme a hollar, and I'll look him up for ya.
Jeff
Jeff,
Please do send me his number. My e-mail is [email protected]
Thanks for the lead.
George
Your recomendation is right on. We bought our best tools used, old american iron. (24" northfield jointer, Oliver spiral head planer, wysong & miles mortiser) We are always on the lookout for a good source. Would you mind emailing me your guy's contact info? We need a few tools as we are expanding our shop.
Thanks, and if you want, I will send you a good contact or two also.
MC contact info: [email protected]
corlis
His phone # is stored in an employee's phone (it used to be mine, and now a hand-me-down). I'll see him on Monday, and I'll post Ben's # then. Please send me your contacts as well, as I try to never be closed minded.
Jeff
I found Pleasant Street Machinery on the web and have fax'd them what i need. Thanks for the lead.
I have bought from several people, a couple of which I have lost, but here is what I do have:
Sandy Adelson, Adelson Machinery, L.A. 310-657-1200, his cell is 310-948-0114 I have bought a guillotine and a great 24" Northfield jointer from him. He does a lot of rebuilding / restoration himself. He is getting ready to move and may be a motivated seller. Interesting fellow.
Bill Kerfoot, in southeastern Pa. Work: 1-610-998-0544 Fax: 1-610-998-0605 fax E-Mail: csmachinery@zoominte...
Good luck. Also, I got a good Oliver planer rebuilt at the Eagle machinery plant (they are in the old Oliver plant, the Oliver name was sold to the Japaneese I believe)
Gawd that is a beautiful jointer. I'm a handtool guy but I recognize beauty when I see it, and it fires me up to restore some old machines. I have a chance to buy an old Rockwell Delta Unisaw from the 50s or early 60s next month. It's covered in rust and parts are missing, but from what I could tell the trunnions are good and the motor works. I'm psyched up.
Ed
I agree. There's something about bringing an old workhorse back to life that is extremely appealing to me. I have several old 3 phase machines in my shop, and they all outwork and outperform their newer predecessors by a large margin. Good luck with the unisaw, and enjoy the experience. I'm in the process of rebuilding an old State 20" disc sander from the good ole days.
Jeff
I have found that a good source for tools is Bibb Tool & Cutter in Macon, GA. 1-800-996-2422. They are a dealer for Jet, Powermatic and performax. They discount tools and have good shipping connections. They do alot of business on EBay. If you call ask for Wes. I just purchased the Performax 16-32 wide belt sander from them.
Thnaks. That is a good resource within my geographic region.
on the powermatic web site there is a search for local dealers ,industrial and consumer, just type in your zip code and your there . good luck.
http://www.powermatic.com/
Greenville SC has a woodworkers guild that would seem to be an active organization. Google them and then send an e-mail and they can probably give you some good info.
Philip
You may also want to contact Steve Wall at http://www.walllumber.com in Mayodan, NC. In addition to superb lumber, he is also an Oliver dealer.
Bob Vaughan repairs industrial tools and also rebuilds and sells them.
No idea what he's got on hand at present. He's authorized Powermatic repair also.
ROBERT M VAUGHAN
4514 KIRKWOOD DR SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 774-1745
Geo,
As far as sawblades, cutterheads, bits, shaper knives, misc machinery supplies, "Wood Tech Enteprises" in Fairview, NC is a great company. Friendly serice, great prices, and helpful in many ways.
I believe Fairview, like Hendersonville, is right outside Ashville.
Check them out at
http://www.woodtechtooling.com/
Good luck with your business.
Bill
Thanks. My account in H'ville actually has them as a client and he recommended them also. It sounds like you know the area?George
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