Derek,
As you're in Oz you probably have a better chance at scoring a Japanese machine. They're few and far between here although there is a lovely Hitachi model on the bay right now but it's out of my price range.
makita 2030 jointer/thicknesser
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Kakashi,
although we are geographically closer to Japan, I rarely see Hitachi woodworking machinery in my searches of the local ebay or other machinery sites. Compared to the US the Australian market place is probably a tenth of your's so proportionally less manufacturers are supported I guess. Good luck with your search, I hope something suitable comes your way soon.
Regards
Derek
although we are geographically closer to Japan, I rarely see Hitachi woodworking machinery in my searches of the local ebay or other machinery sites. Compared to the US the Australian market place is probably a tenth of your's so proportionally less manufacturers are supported I guess. Good luck with your search, I hope something suitable comes your way soon.
Regards
Derek
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Makita 2030 is a good choice.
Hitachi F1000 is another one.
parts are available and easy to fix DIY.
Rollers can be coated or reordered.
110V is not a problem, yes they are loud but that is why you wear ear protection.
I have had one for over 10 years now, rebuilt mine and it is a champ.
Use it every day - there is nothing on the market that could replace it.
Has great resale value too.
Hitachi F1000 is another one.
parts are available and easy to fix DIY.
Rollers can be coated or reordered.
110V is not a problem, yes they are loud but that is why you wear ear protection.
I have had one for over 10 years now, rebuilt mine and it is a champ.
Use it every day - there is nothing on the market that could replace it.
Has great resale value too.
- Steve
- Raw Log Import
- Location: White Salmon
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For a 12 x 16 ft. shop I would go with a Ryobi 10 inch thickness planer, these things are cheap and blades are easy to change - run it outside and rake the chips into a compost pile. Make room in your shop for a good used jointer with at least a 60 in. bed. It is worth the footprint. And spend the money on a water-cooled blade sharpener. With good sharp blades on these tools you will be able to get a fine surface on wood up to entry door size pieces. Cost is less than $1000 if you shop around.
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