Raandolf

**raandolf** · 14th March 2006, 02:56 PM

I have just purchased a second hand (1982 Build) Durden Pacemaker Combination saw /planer 10''. It is in good condition except for a little light rust. I have the manual which is handy. I would be keen to hear from others with a similar machine. I was wondering what it would be worth??

**kats1719** · 14th March 2006, 03:36 PM

just a hint it is worth what you payed for it have fun with your new toy

**Wood Butcher** · 14th March 2006, 03:43 PM

The Dudern Pacemaker's are good little machines. I am hoping to get on of my dad when he stops using it. Considering the size of the machine and the cost of small table saws and surfaces nowadays I would not pay any more than around $600 for one in good nick (in fact my uncle sold his in perfect condition for $550).

The only major problem with the Pacemaker is the collar on the saw spindle. Since the collar is loose to enable the shaft to be removed it can sometimes (rare but sometimes) not sit square against the shoulder on the shaft and cause the saw blade to wobble.

The thicknesser attachment is not the safest to use but they do work if you have it and you are cautious using it. Never used the morticer personally so I can't comment on it but have been told that they work well if set up correctly.

Welcome to the forum, good luck with your new toy and look forward to seeing some of your work!

**Andy Mac** · 14th March 2006, 05:00 PM

I bought a Durden Junior Joiner, the little brother of the one you got, for $600, with spare blades and some pretty reasonable mods. The guy I bought it off didn't really want to sell it, and I think the price was influenced by his affection for it!

I don't know if the Pacemaker has the same fence system, but really is the weak point.

Good luck with it!

**journeyman Mick** · 15th March 2006, 12:20 AM

I got a junior jointer for $110 about 15 years ago ( and sold it for $150 about 4 years ago after I'd used it a hell of a lot

). At the time I bought it they were still available new for over $1000. A bit fancier and better positioned power switch (had to reach around the back of tha machine to turn it off on mine:eek: ), but basically the same machine. It's worth whatever you're prepared to pay for it

Mick

**Brett C** · 15th March 2006, 07:44 AM

These small older combination machines are pretty capabble units and generally very well built and a lot more powerful than the motors nominal size would have you believe. Where I work there is a Artisan 10" saw/6' buzzer unit which is very smooth. At home I have a Woodfast Universal woodworker which is a 12"saw/6" buzzer with a 12"disc sander. This is a beatifully built machine. I also have the slot moticing bandsaw and jigsaw attachments though I have not yet got them up and running.

There are three main weeknesses with most of these types of machines: No blade tilt (But every cut is dead square

), the table top rises and falls rather than the motor (extra challanges for infeed and outfeed support) and, as Andy suggests, the fence. I have upgraded the fence on mine and I am very happy with it

There is a simmilar machine on Ebay currently. It looks like its been recenlty tarted up by repainting the base, and appears to come with the sanding disc.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

No bids - $500 to start!

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