minimax combination machine

**ashgiles** · 8th December 2009, 06:19 PM

I am setting up a workshop.
I have a split level shed with high ceilings. the 2 areas are 6x 11metres each approx.
I have 2 options, try to fit individual chinese made machines in or buy a combination machine.
I am thinking of buying a minimax cu300 classic with a 2.5 sliding table. Gabbots have one with 3 phase for $13,000AU delievered, they say they want to clear it. It is 3 phase, is that why? noone wants to buy 3 phase? I can get have 3 phase at my shed but it will cost $2000. If I ever want to move it or sell it the 3 phase might be a setback.
be good to hear your thoughts, evan if its just a few words.
cheers for reading.
ash

**artme** · 8th December 2009, 09:05 PM

Ash you have plenty of room and that is good!

!5k is a lot to spend, and while the machine is versatile I wonder about that versus separate machines.

**orraloon** · 9th December 2009, 11:59 AM

What he said! If you have the space for seperate machines then that is a better option. Combination machines have the drawback of setting up for each different function. For the dollars you could afford the lot and still have change.
Regards
John

**Enfield Guy** · 9th December 2009, 07:30 PM

Dunno about that. It's pretty important to compare apple to apples. Me, I'm not a fan of combos, but they are compact.

**Dengue** · 9th December 2009, 08:01 PM

I think I would prefer separate really good quality machines. I imagine they will come in at a lower cost too, if you are looking at $13,000 + $2,000.
What happens when something critical breaks down on the combined machine - your whole shed stops!

I am sure you will quickly get sick and tired of having to set the different operations up.

**Enfield Guy** · 9th December 2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by JillB

I think I would prefer separate really good quality machines. I imagine they will come in at a lower cost too, if you are looking at $13,000 + $2,000.
What happens when something critical breaks down on the combined machine - your whole shed stops!

I am sure you will quickly get sick and tired of having to set the different operations up.

I reckon!!! Separate machines have definite advantages. The downside is more space taken up. Get the 3 phase hooked up though. Broardens your options as far as what you can buy second hand.

**Dengue** · 9th December 2009, 09:54 PM

Agree on the 3 phase option. You can run the shed on two phases, and the house on the other. That way the house will not see the dips when the single phase machines start up.

If you get a 3ph machine, that will work well too. The total electrical loading is spread across 3 phases, so the voltage dips on starting are not so noticable as when single phases start up.

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