Shop destroyed by Helene

[ArchWood]

Hi All,
I work for my family's cabinetry business - Architectural Woodcraft, in Asheville NC
All things considered, we feel very fortunate that all of our craftsmen are accounted for and safe. We're heartbroken for our community who has lost so much life, community, craft, and so much more
Unfortunately, our shop is located by the river and we experienced a total loss with Hurricane Helene. We are reaching out here to see if there are any woodshops, or any equipment, etc. in our area (40 mile radius) available to help us re-start.
We are looking at some spaces with partners - but those leases wouldn't start for 90 days. We're hoping to get a least a little production going before then.
In terms of equipment, we'd just need the basic Festools to get re-started in whatever small shop space we can find. Looking to buy used as we are re-starting.
Let me know if you all know of anything!

 

[jfynyson]

So sorry to hear

 

[Hmerkle]

SO sorry for yours and your family's loss @ArchWood unfortunately it seems there is/was no "Quick help" for you - but curious if you have an update.

 

[golfdad]

Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you will return to continue your business

 

[Jimbo]

I have a Grizzly G1029Z2 2HP dust collector that is of no use to me b/c I don't have 220 power. It has a Wynn filter rigged on it - would definitely recommend some sort of baffle or cyclone - and a Long Ranger remote. I'm in Banner Elk, so have a pretty good sense of what you are going through. If you can pick it up, it's yours.
Jim

 

[fairweather woodworking]

Are you still looking for used equipment?

 

[ArchWood]

Are you still looking for used equipment?

hi - we are looking for a band saw (20-24"), shaper 7.5hp, pocket hole machine, and other odds and ends!

 

[ArchWood]

Are you still looking for used equipment?

Hi I never saw this come through - thank you so much for your generosity here - I'll check in to see where we're at with dust collection. We actually might be able to salvage ours! I'm sure you know exactly what we are going through. I hope you were spared in Banner Elk. It's one of my favorite spots!