Another Robland X31 has landed in Fuquay

[yellofins]

I finally have time to update and gloat a little.
I have cleared room for the saw and the renewal process has started.
I have been cleaning and oiling this saw.
The top surfaces had rust from sitting for 6 years but the rest of the system looked clean.

Thanks Pete for posting the CL ad. I did finally work a deal with the owner.

Here it is after the first rounds of cleaning and polishing. Now the checks and adjustments start.
Hopefully by next week I'll have a calibrated and fully functional saw/shaper/planer/jointer/mortiser.

Loading it was easy with the help of 2 younger friends.
Unloading it was a breeze alone. Just shows what a good trailer and a good mobility kit can do for you.

 

[farmerbw]

WOW, that looks impressive!!!! Congrats on the score.:tool::eusa_clap


Brian.

 

[CarvedTones]

Wow - that top looks stunning! After hearing you talk bout your adventures in rust removal at lunch, I was expecting it to look nice, but that is almost a mirror.
Excellent score!

 

[scsmith42]

Awesome score!

 

[RandyJ]

That is a very nice saw! Great job on the cleanup.

YOU ROCK!

 

[PChristy]

Great score :icon_thum Congratulations :eusa_clap

 

[algustaf]

My friend in Apex has one of those and he really likes it. It is a great option overall, but especially if floor space is an issue. Enjoy!

 

[redhawknc1]

Very nice! Congratulations! I would love to see that baby in person, those combo's fascinate me...

 

[cpowell]

Man, I just Googled the Robland X31 - that's a heckuva machine...er, machines - you have there. Perfect for your shop I'd think.

Gloat on, big time!!! :eusa_danc :eusa_danc

That Jet TS in the background looks a little nervous. Once the Robland has been optimized is the Jet out? :eusa_thin


Chuck

 

[yellofins]

Chuck,
The jet is gone....picked up today by the new owner.
Now I need to optimize the machine and the shop.
I'll be changing things around a little to better use the space.
Ron

 

[Travis Porter]

I see what you mean about the table now.

Congrats on the acquisition. Get ready for a new way of woodworking!

 

[NCPete]

great looking machine!

 

[jhreed]

I was the one that picked up the saw from ron. You should see it. It looks like something out of an operatiing room. I think ron is in the medical profession. The saw i got from him is so clean and polished all i have done so far is sit in my chair and marvel over it. If you have a chance to buy a tool from a brother, you do not have to worry about the condition.
Thanks ron for a great saw and a great deal.
James h. Reed

 

[Charlottend]

Looks amazing. Congratulations!

 

[CarvedTones]

I was the one that picked up the saw from ron. You should see it. It looks like something out of an operatiing room. I think ron is in the medical profession. The saw i got from him is so clean and polished all i have done so far is sit in my chair and marvel over it. If you have a chance to buy a tool from a brother, you do not have to worry about the condition.
Thanks ron for a great saw and a great deal.
James h. Reed

Yup; I bought his old scroll saw. You can tell it's old because, well, uhm, the manual (included in pristine condition) sez so... :gar-La;