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   iloveeva | Jul 03, 2005 02:52am | #1

   I am from California, and find it frustrating that it seems like all the good used equipment deals are on the East Coast, not here in California.  I have been looking for a good used cabinet saw for 18 months now, and nothing has come up. 

   Take a look at http://www.craigslist.com.  Sort of on-line classifieds, but a free service.  Started in the Bay Area, but has spread to many other metropolitan areas.

   -Richard

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   FitandCut | Jul 04, 2005 05:56am | #10

   I have a good used Delta Unisaw with Unifence and also Jetlock fence and several accessories for sale.  I am in Lousiana and shipping brobably would be expensive.  Reason for sale:  I bought one of the new Saw stops.  Reason for expensive new table saw:  amputation of the end of one of my fingers.

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   none | Jul 03, 2005 05:16am | #2

   Check out pawn shops for small power tools. We get a lot of bargins from pawn shops. Remember that their posted prices are only what they think you will pay for an item. Most in this area will knock 20-25% off, no questions asked. Check out bulletin boards at local woodworking stores. Currently one of our stores has listed on the board the following: Rockwell contractor saw $500.00, Delta contractor saw-$500.00, Delta 14" bandsaw $300.00,   Unisaw $900.00.  None of these prices are etched in stone either. Oh yeah, I'm am in the Raleigh area. Classified in newspaper regularly has power tools for sale at decent prices. Estate auctions are another source.

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   Bioman | Jul 03, 2005 01:37pm | #3

   Are you looking for used hand/power tools or large stationary power tools?

   If larger, go to Exfactory....but there are some caveats when dealing with them...I can fill you in if your interested...

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   mapleman | Jul 04, 2005 07:37am | #11

   Bioman,

   Fill me in on exfactory, I have been contemplating buying from them for a while, but have been a bit leery about dropping a large sum of cash with someone I don't know.

   Birdseyeman (my real name is Lee in case anyone is offended)

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   Bioman | Jul 04, 2005 02:48pm | #12

   No offence, my name is Paul...

   Response sent privately...

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   mikegagne | Jul 04, 2005 10:43pm | #13

   Hey Paul, I have the same request and concerns. Any chance you could forward the same info to me? I am looking at panel saws on the exfactory site and yet......thats a lot of money to hand over like that. Thanks in advance. Aloha, mike [email protected]

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   Bioman | Jul 05, 2005 01:30am | #14

   Reply sent privately

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   KeithNewton | Jul 03, 2005 04:15pm | #4

   There is a lot of equipment here, and links to some auction sites.
   http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/exchanges/machinery.cgi

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   nikkiwood | Jul 03, 2005 05:21pm | #5

   Aside from the classifieds in your newspapers, your best bet is to get wired in to your local woodworking community.

   There are woodworking clubs scattered all over the country, and I would bet there are at least one or two in VA. You can find contact info for such clubs through any of the woodworking stores (Rockler, Woodcraft) -- but I would also ask around at any hardware stores that sell wwing tools, and hardwood lumber yards.

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   nikkiwood | Jul 03, 2005 05:35pm | #6

   Here are links for two wwing clubs in Virginia I picked up in a quick Google search:

   http://www.twwwg.com/

   http://www.angelfire.com/va2/nvacarvers/index.html

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   "I tend to live in the past because most of my life is there."
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   stancalow | Jul 03, 2005 05:57pm | #7

   JOBYG5

   I have seen a lot of good stuff go cheap at estate sales, estate auctions, even garage sales (if you are lucky and have a lot of time).  I was at an auction a few months ago, where a gentleman was selling his entire wood shop- a huge pole barn full of power equipment and wood.   There are some on-line web-sites that announce auctions in particular areas, so maybe check for your state. 

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   MajorWool | Jul 03, 2005 09:16pm | #8

   The best deals are at estate sales. If you want to be aggressive, even check the obits and check out those in your neighborhood. A big or well maintained garage is a good sign. It took me almost a year to locate a decent small metal lathe. They were there, but always gone by the time I found out.As for pawn shops, keep in mind that many of those tools were stolen, especially if it is in the Spring or early Summer. That may be less the case in the Fall if a tradesperson has sold their tools for the season. If you don't believe me, go to breaktime and ask about good pawnshop deals. Be ready for a flamefest

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   jquinn | Jul 04, 2005 04:36am | #9

   http://www.govliquidation.com/

    

   this site usually has used tools and machinery from military bases across the country.

   right now there's not much listed, but I have seen some nice stuff listed.  Some is heavy duty, others the stuff the average woodworkers use.  You have to pick up at the installation.  If you're from Virginia, they should have something close by eventually.

   You can even buy your own duece and a half to haul your lumber with, or the new tools you bought.