Planers are useful for various types of woodwork, such as furniture making, cabinet making, and door making—just to name a few. Because planers are essential to several types of woodwork, the market for pre-owned planers is strong. Buying a high-grade planer as used woodworking machinery is financially a smart choice, but it is also a smart decision concerning equipment quality if the right product is selected. Below are tips for finding a quality industrial wood planer for sale.
Avoid Auctions
Buying equipment from auctions involves high risks and high rewards. In some cases, the buyer receives an excellent product for a great price. In other cases, he or she receives sub-par equipment that is a poor value at any price. If the equipment is needed for a high-capacity production line, buying it from an auction involves too much risk.
Buy From an Experienced Seller
An experienced seller is one that has at least two years of experience inspecting, reconditioning, and selling used woodworking machinery. Remember, just because the seller has sold equipment for several years does not mean he or she has the technical knowledge mentioned above. Some sellers make a career out of buying equipment at auctions, and then reselling the contraptions without any testing or reconditioning. Before purchasing a pre-owned, industrial wood planer, the buyer should carefully evaluate the credentials of the seller.
Choose Reconditioned Equipment
Reconditioning restores equipment to “like new” condition by replacing worn components. It is also thoroughly cleaned inside and out, and may even have exterior blemishes corrected. In many cases, reconditioning extends the lifespan of equipment and cuts down on the need for repairs. Although it costs more than pre-owned equipment that is sold as-is, a reconditioned product offers the best value regarding dependability and performance.
Find Out About the Previous Owner
It is important to know how the previous owner operated a piece of equipment. Equipment used in a high-production environment typically has more wear than equipment operated in a low-production environment. Because knowing how equipment was operated is an important aspect of predicting its dependability and remaining lifespan, the buyer should request information about a machine’s past from the seller.
Examine the Maintenance Record
The machine’s maintenance record is one of the most important predictors of its dependability and remaining lifespan. Equipment maintained irregularly typically experiences premature wear. This is especially true of woodworking equipment, which gathers dust on the inside of part housings that must be removed during scheduled maintenance. Equipment with a spotless maintenance record seldom experiences premature wear or a series of unexpected repairs.
RT Machine Sells Pre-owned Equipment
Buying an industrial wood planer for sale is a great way to save money on a versatile piece of woodworking equipment. At RT Machine, we have several planers in our used woodworking machinery inventory. If we do not have the equipment you need in stock, our locator service will find it in another inventory and have it shipped to your location. To learn more about our products and services, refer to our website, or call us today.
