Everything You Need to Know About Used Combination Machines

What Are Combination Machines?

In woodworking, combination machines are machines that feature two or more woodworking functions in one machine. Some common examples of combination-machines are: drill and dowel machines, bore, glue and dowel machines and dowel and glue inserters. As one might expect, the combination of functions found in a combination machine are centered around producing a wood piece that requires the machine's functions to be performed in sequential order, such as a furniture component that requires boring, then glue placed in the bore hole, then a dowel inserted into the bore hole. Combination-machines have two basic advantages: they are less expensive than purchasing two or more machines that perform the functions that a combination-machine includes in one unit, and they save space. In most cases, combination-machines are purchased by large-scale woodworking operations, but they can also be of use to small woodworkers that specialize in making a product that requires the functions of certain machines. In terms of financial investment, the rule is to purchase a combination-machine whose full range of functions you will use, and not one that contains some functions that you need and others that you don't.

Is it Sensible to Buy Combination Machines Used?

Depending on their size and range of functions, commercial grade combination-machines can be quite expensive, easily costing five figures and beyond. Therefore, many woodworking operations opt to buy used combination machines, even when they could afford new ones. Unlike domestic grade woodworking machinery, commercial grade woodworking machinery is designed to stand up to frequent use for years on end, making it a sensible purchase even when it has been used for a decade or more. In fact, when you shop websites that specialize in reselling industrial equipment, it's not uncommon to see woodworking machines from as early as the 1960's, although most used woodworking machinery is much newer. When purchasing used combination machines, the critical concern is making sure that all of the machine's functions operate properly. If you follow the process for purchasing quality used woodworking machinery, you can find used combination-machines that operate like new.

How do you Assess the Quality of Used Combination Machines?

To purchase quality used woodworking machines, buyers should follow the following four-step process. First, only buy from professional resellers of commercial woodworking machinery and not from company auctions or eBay. Second, research the seller's reputation at the Better Business Bureau and avoid sellers that have unresolved customer complaints. Third, ask for a copy of a machine's maintenance record to ensure that it has been properly maintained. And last, conduct a first hand inspection of the machine before buying it to assess its wear, or have a third party do the inspection for you. By following these steps, you can purchase a used combination machine that offers new machine quality at a used machine price.

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