In woodworking environments, a wood moulder is necessary to shape wood using its specialized cutters. While one might think the buying process is simple for such necessary industrial woodworking machines, there are actually a number of factors to consider. In many cases, a moulder has the capacity to work as a planer, and will be referred to as a moulder/planer. One will also need to determine whether it is necessary for a moulder to contain horizontal cutting heads or vertical cutting heads. Finally, one will need to decide whether to purchase new devices or whether to instead opt for used moulder woodworking devices. This blog post will examine each purchasing option.
Cost
Newer machines are generally going to be more expensive, because they lack the wear and tear used machines will exhibit. This also means repair bills will be lower, and likely non-existent in the early stages of use. New machines will also retain a greater resale value, allowing a company to use some of the money to obtain a new machine when one is needed. Used moulder woodworking machines can be obtained at a much lower price, similar to how used cars sell for less than new cars. They might require additional repairs to account for wear and tear, and if used until the end of their lifecycle, they will have no resale value.
Dependability
When industrial woodworking machines are purchased new, the company gets the benefit of knowing that its machine will last longer if maintained. While a new machine is at the beginning of its useful lifespan, used machines can be used less by the purchasing company before they reach the end of their lifecycle. Since used machines might not be maintained as well as they should, there is a greater risk to purchasing them versus purchasing machines new. One way to combat this risk is to purchase industrial woodworking machines from a seller that cleans and repairs used machines before selling them. Acquiring a warranty from the seller will also ease the purchaser’s peace of mind.
Ease of Use
New industrial woodworking machines have a number of educational resources available that help companies and individuals learn how to use the device. These resources might include everything from training videos to online support. One might even find an online forum dedicated to a specific machine. A used device might have fewer options when it comes to support. Some devices are rarely used, so it will be tough to find an expert who can offer assistance when something goes wrong. Other devices are so old that they were sold before the rise of the Internet, and thus companies did not bother to place helpful resources online. Some sellers of used moulder woodworking devices offer service or technical support, which should be taken into consideration when evaluating sellers.
Summary
These are a few of the criteria to consider when comparing new or used machinery. Luckily, RT Machine carries both new and used industrial woodworking machines. A sales representative will be able to answer additional questions about whether new or used machinery is better for your woodworking needs.
