Hammer A3-31

[joec]

I am starting to upgrade my shop equipment and may want to sell my Grizzley 8"jointer and Grizzley 15" planer and go with a combo machine. I would like some feedback from owners of this machine. I also would love to come visit and see it in action when I can get there. Any advice appreciated.

 

[chris_goris]

someone on FB Ncwoodworkers has one for sale in Waxhaw....an A3-41 for $5k, its a year old, 16" model

https://www.facebook.com/groups/66987736560/user/100063633931695/

 

[creasman]

Not a Hammer, but this one was for sale by one of our members: Minimax fs41e Jointer/Planer 16" combo. He was asking $6.5k and I don't know if it has sold, or not. I purchased the 18" Laguna BS and saw the unit. Nice machine.

 

[Mark Johnson]

I have the 16 inch model and love it. It handles everything I throw at it (except nails of course). I'm a long way from you, but you certainly could come by and test. However, I know there are others much closer. Also, if you call Hammer, they normally have people who have volunteered to show their equipment, and they have a network they can refer you to as well as set up a meeting. I got to see the K3 Winner saw at Phil's shop, and the planner and band saw at another shop in Raleigh.

 

[joec]

Thanks guys. I have started talking to Felder this morning and will most likely buy one shortly.

 

[Mike Wilkins]

I live in Winterville and have had a A3-41 for 4 or 5 years. Sweet machine that leaves a smooth finish ready for 120 grit on a random orbit.
I am open to a visit if you want. Two five two five six five 2 seven five seven. Text if interested.

 

[joec]

I would love to come visit. I have a daughter in Kinston and will make this happen shortly. I was thinking of getting the 12" model. Would you have been satisfied with the 12" if you had gotten that machine?

 

[Mike Wilkins]

The 12" model is popular as indicated in a lot of forums. I had a 12" J/P machine of Far East origin, but the quality was iffy and I got greedy and wanted more capacity. Boards and glue-ups of more than 12" do not come up often in my shop, but it is nice to have that capacity.
Given the quality of the planed surface I would have been happy with the 12" model and see it a lot in other shops and in YouTube videos.

 

[etout00]

I believe Felder was running discounted prices till the beginning of Jan…good time to buy

 

[joec]

I ordered the A3-31 on Tues. I got the discount and they had someone cancel an order and my new machine will be delivered this month.

 

[Mark Johnson]

I think you will be very pleased with the machine.