Used industrial woodworking equipment is similar to used cars—despite being pre-owned, it often requires a significant investment, and the buyer expects it will last for years. If you are looking for a CNC router for sale, you may wonder whether buying a used router is worth your money, whether you can find one that performs like new for years to come. The answer for both questions is yes, but you have to be careful to buy the right equipment. If you are looking for used CNC wood working machines for sale, below are tips that will help you find a good machine for a great price.
Start with the Seller
To extend to the car metaphor, some sellers of used woodworking equipment can be similar to used-car dealers in that some of them do not mind selling you a “lemon.” Therefore, before you enter a discussion with a seller, be sure the meeting is professional and customer oriented. You can do this by evaluating the seller’s record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB), speaking with several of their past customers, and visiting their business address to make sure the office operates as a place of business.
Establish what You Need in a Router
Have you ever visited a car dealer without knowing the type of vehicle you wanted, and purchased a vehicle you later regretted buying? The same scenario could happen with a CNC router. If you do not know what you need, you might be talked into buying something that fails to meet your needs. If you are looking for a CNC router for sale, below are four questions to keep in mind as you search for a machine:
• How large should the cutting table be?
• How many axes should the product have?
• Do you need a mid grade model or an industrial model?
• What type of motor should the product have?
You should also ask these types of questions if you are looking for other types of wood working machines for sale.
Consider the Condition of the Equipment
Once you know the type of router you need, and you have identified reputable sellers, start looking for equipment that is in good condition by looking for equipment claims the following:
• Has a spotless maintenance record
• Has been reconditioned
Equipment that has a spotless maintenance record has received the service necessary to keep its components and systems in good operating condition, while reconditioned equipment has had old and/or worn parts replaced with new ones. Combine a spotless maintenance record and reconditioning together, and the result is equipment that is practically in new condition.
Call RT Machine for Your Equipment Needs
If you need a reputable seller of used woodworking equipment that can supply topnotch CNC machinery, look no further than RT Machine. For over ten years, we have supplied affordable, reliable used woodworking equipment to companies and individuals across the U.S. If you are looking for a CNC router for sale, or other types of wood working machines for sale, call us today.
