Investing in pre-owned woodworking machinery can yield valuable cost savings, but the value of the investment depends on more than the price of the machinery; it also depends on the reliability and performance of the machinery. If you are looking for a used CNC router for sale, or another type of wood working equipment for sale, the tips below can help you find a machine that offers great performance and reliability for a competitive price.
Investigate Power Usage
Energy efficiency is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of woodworking machines, but some machines consume significantly more energy than others do. If the utility bills at your facility are approaching the red zone, be sure to investigate a router’s electricity usage before you buy. You can check the usage by referring to the owner’s manual.
Learn Brand Trends
Woodworking equipment is similar to other equipment in that it exhibits performance trends. For example, whereas one brand of router may use a rack and pinion drive that requires frequent realignment, another brand may use a rack and pinion drive that offers more stabilization. Learning the repair and maintenance trends of a product will help you assess the true cost of ownership.
Investigate Previous Usage
If you are looking for a used CNC router for sale, or another type of wood working equipment for sale, one of your top priorities should be to investigate the identity of the machine’s previous owner. If the equipment was owned by a factory, it was probably operated strenuously, and might have a shorter remaining lifespan that its age would indicate. Conversely, equipment that was owned by a private individual may have a longer remaining lifespan than its age would indicate.
Overall Condition
Two factors determine the overall condition of a pre-owned machine—the maintenance record of the machine, and whether the machine has been reconditioned. Machines that receive scheduled maintenance have a longer lifespan than ones that receive infrequent maintenance. Used machines that have been reconditioned, in addition to being maintained, can last even longer.
You should never buy equipment that has a spotty maintenance record. However, if you plan to use a pre-owned machine for years to come, buying one that has been reconditioned by having its old parts and worn parts replaced is the safest choice.
For Quality Equipment, Call RT Machine
RT Machine understands your need for pre-owned woodworking machinery that performs like new. That is why we thoroughly test and recondition our owned machines before we sell them. If you are looking for a used CNC router for sale, or another type of wood working equipment for sale, we can supply you with a product that meets your specifications.
If we do not have the machine you need in our inventory, our machine locator service can search the inventories of other sellers, locate the machine, and have it shipped to your location. To learn more about our equipment and services, browse through our website, or call us today.
