When you are in need of many separate types of machines, a choice must be made as to whether you will be buying them individually or as a combination unit. This decision may provide additional savings on top of deciding to buy used machinery. The equipment needed to complete products may be very expensive in new condition. You can use options such as secondhand woodworking devices to lighten the expense of purchasing devices for your facility. Used equipment for woodworking is dependable, efficient, and cost effective when bought from a good supplier. Combination machines reduce the number of tools you have to buy and can be quite a money saver to your business. The design of these machines varies in both offered functionality and how they operate. Some models run on a single motor while others may have many motors incorporated to operate the different types of tools. Equipment designs must be well planned for function switching to be simple and smooth.
Woodworking Machinery: The Pros and Cons
Combination woodworking machinery offers several advantages to your business, including space reduction. If you make this particular equipment purchase, you do not have to install two or three big machines in your production facility or crafting shop. While you may pay a little more for a single combination model, you still spend less than when purchasing multiple pieces of equipment. Combination equipment also offers the same quality and features as its single unit counterparts. These machines were originally derived in Europe but have since begun making their mark in small craft shops and production facilities throughout the United States. Three common types combine the most basic woodworking tools:
• Table Saw/Shaper
• Jointer/Planer (Horizontal Mortiser Option)
• Table Saw/Shaper/Jointer/Planer (Same Mortiser Option)
A variety of sizes are available making it easy to find a fitting machine at a good price. Combination models provide the basic tools needed for any project involving solid wood. Included table saws are designed for heavier cuts while the shaper may complete finished edges or cut joints. They can also function as a routing table in some instances offering much versatility to your woodworking machinery processes.
As with any type of mechanical equipment, there are a few disadvantages associated with combination models. Setup time becomes longer due to switching between functions on the same device. Machine settings can be lost during these changeovers and resetting them can be a time hindrance. Design compromises in smaller models may reduce the functionality or dependability of the equipment. They are also a single failure point in production because a glitch takes down many tools whereas individual models are not as significantly affected. Most of these problems are offset thanks to the capabilities and reliability of combination equipment and the provided cost savings. They are a great buy if you want to save space, money, or are just beginning to use this technology. RT Machine offers combination devices along with many other types of used equipment for woodworking. Visit our website or call a representative today to learn what tooling options we can provide to your business.
