Hello folks, I'm looking for a gently used Benchtop Planer for my garage workshop. I'm monitoring craigslist. No facebook account so no access to marketplace. Thanks,
WTB: Benchtop Planer
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I have a small Craftsman Planer - no motor, but I do have a couple motors one might suit you.
I have a Delta that I will sell after I go through it to be sure everything works as it should. Will be replacing the worn out knives (already purchased). Probably asking $200 when ready to use.
I appreciate the responses. I am located just east of Burlington, 5 min from the hardwood store for those familiar. I had first offer on a CUTECH 40700H but couldn't pick it up until Saturday, due to currently having a broken foot, gentlemen couldn't wait and it's been sold. So I'm looking for something similar without going over the $300.00 price range. Hope this helps!
Charlessenf, this would be a great vintage project. I would prefer something ready to go. Appreciate ya,
I'd drive any reasonable extra distance for that assurance from Mike Davis ('everything works as it should') when buying a tool like you are needing.
EDIT: Note - that is NOT to imply anything about any other offers made here or elsewhere. My statement is simply that Mike knows his stuff with regard to tuneups and so his offer to make sure it works is one you can be confident in.
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Henry, I appreciate the statement of confidence. Goes a long way with me, thanks.
Note - that is NOT to imply anything about any other offers made here or elsewhere. My statement is simply that Mike knows his stuff with regard to tuneups and so his offer to make sure it works is one you can be confident in.
FWIW, I had been looking for used planers on FB, One marketplace ad said new at a low price, chatting they said it was given by friend who moved, but looked new, they just never got into woodworking - drove over 2 hrs to check it out and turned out to be a rusted poorly stored machine that wouldn’t feed, clearly not nearly new, the photo turned out to be someone else’s they downloaded. I reported it to FB and the listing disappeared that day. Since that fiasco, I’ve been very wary of the ads on FB. I have seen some that do look to be fairly decent and seem like honest sellers, but I question how hard a life some of them have lived and seen some old models of brands like craftsman, rigid and delta and when I’ve checked some for parts availability, too many are discontinued. Anyway, if Mike or pretty much anyone here, has a decent machine, it’s probably worth waiting for it.
I have a used Dewalt Planer with wings and stand that I’ll let go for $450.00. I upgraded and saved it for my sons. But they never picked it up. Sounds like you can use it. I live in Fayetteville.
Art, I would love to have the DeWalt. Considerable out of my current price range. I just do basic woodworking in my retirement, things like birdhouses, feeders, plant stands, and most of the wood I use while learning in the so called cedar pickets. Thanks,
No problem buddy. I just wanted to make an expensive machine available at a reasonable cost. And give you time to be able to pick it up. As opposed to what happened to you before. Best of luck, Art
I appreciate the heads up! I have to go lunchbox/benchtop because I have nore more room in the garage, Thanks Howie.
That's a newer model Parks and an excellent buy. The NEMA mag starter new will cost more than the asking price these days. As to footprint, it will be about the same as a benchtop planer but there's no way you can slide it on a shelf to get it out of the way. The DeWally 735 planer weighs 95 lbs so sliding that on a shelf isn't going to be easy, depending on your age. The 734 model weighs only 80 lbs.
Difficult from the picture to be able to tell how big it really is, it just looks big. I have a portable bench that I currently use for a small router table and that will also have to share the planer. I'm 69 years young. Bad back, spinal stenosis and disk issues, need knee replacement, currently hobbling around with a broken bone in the left foot. Poor vision, terrible hearing, according to my wife, always keep nitroglycerin in my right front pocket. But will always respond when you call out for Lucky!
Rough footprint would be 2' square. Base dimensions are 22" x 14". Probably a little wider than 24" at the top. 250 Lbs. appx.
Currently working with Mike Davis on the purchase of his Delta 22-540. Hoping to meet up this Saturday. I do want to thank everyone for their help.
I now have a planer for the garage shop thanks to Mike Davis. Mike and his wife were actually traveling to their daughters house and we were able to do a meetup off the hwy in Gibsonville. Great guy, pleasure to meet. Thank You Sir!
