What is the Right Mix of Woodworking Equipment For My Cabinet Manufacturing Plant?

Starting your own cabinet manufacturing business is similar to starting your own car repair business. The level of service that you offer depends in part on your equipment; and the more equipment that you possess, the more you can increase your earnings by offering more services. If you already know the required machines for starting your own cabinet business but you're debating about whether to purchase them new or used, the following four suggestions will help you make the right decisions.

The first thing to consider is the cost of the equipment. As you probably already know, some of your necessary equipment is rather affordable, while some of it can cost multiple thousands of dollars. For the more expensive woodworking equipment, it's a good idea to considering purchasing it used to minimize your start up cost. For example, whereas a new 5-axis CNC router can cost in excess of $200,000, a used 3-axis CNC router can cost as little as $2000. Everyone wants to start a new business by purchasing new machines. But when used machines offer as much efficiency and dependability as new machines, it's only sensible to purchase the latter. But you should first consider the average lifespan of the equipment.

Purchasing a used machine that's near the end of its lifespan might offer you the greatest economy, but there's no use investing money in a machine that figures to die shortly after you purchase it. Because it's designed to stand up under industrial grade wear and frequency of use, the most expensive industrial woodworking machinery generally possesses the longest lifespan. Therefore, realizing that a 10-year-old used industrial woodworking machine has a 25-year lifespan will let you know that, even as you're purchasing something that's "old", you're still purchasing something that offers as much quality as when it was new.

The third suggestion for determining the value of new equipment versus used involves considering how often you'll be using the equipment. For example, if you know that most of your production will consist of basic, non-detailed wood pieces, purchasing a used CNC router that's advanced in its lifespan might not be such a bad idea. Used infrequently, it will likely remain efficient and dependable for years beyond its technical lifespan, particularly if its former owner kept it well maintained, which brings us to suggestion number four.

Whatever machinery you decide to purchase used, always request a copy of it official record of maintenance prior to purchase. Used industrial machinery that's been properly maintained will offer you new machine performance at a used machine price. Conversely, improperly maintained machinery can lead to frequent repair costs, negating the value of its low price. If a seller can't seem to locate a machine's record of maintenance, it might be because it doesn't have one. Now matter how great the deal might seem, never buy a machine without knowing its service history. By following these suggestions, you'll make educated decisions that will help reduce your start up cost without compromising your cabinetry business.

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