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  1. #1
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    Default Looking for my first combo machine.

    He everyone,

    I'm in the process of setting up my garage as a workshop and I'm getting to the part where I'm looking into equipment. I'm gonna run a combination machine but I really don't know where to start (i've always been lucky enough to do stuff at work as I'm a cabinet maker by trade but I'm not working in the industry for the forseeable future) something single phase. I've got a budget of about $2500 but that's the absolute most I can spend. It seems like there are a lot of machines outside of victoria that are in my range which really grinds my gears haha.

    Any recommendations on something I should keep an eye out for?

    Any opinions on a combination machine vs single machines?

    Cheers.

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    you maybe able to pickup a Robland X31 with that budget. not sure about Australian market though....

    single phase 3hp is alright I think. I have only came across once or twice that the motor on my 410mm planner (3hp single phase) cant handle the work I put through, it was about taking off 2mm of Kwila panel thats 400mm wide.

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    I'll keep my eye out.

    I went and checked out a Casadei machine today. It seemed pretty tired for the money but maybe I'm being too critical.

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    I dont have any recommendations unfortunately aside from the saw I have which is outside the 2.5k budget. I can say however that going from single machines (jointer,thickie ,tablesaw) to a single phase combo machine is the best way I have reclaimed garage space. I have 3 4hp machines in my machines and handles anything I throw at it. Its on wheels so to have that my power and versatility in less than 2sqm floorspace is awesome. I dont see that many combo machines forsale but im sure theyre out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by delbs View Post
    I dont have any recommendations unfortunately aside from the saw I have which is outside the 2.5k budget. I can say however that going from single machines (jointer,thickie ,tablesaw) to a single phase combo machine is the best way I have reclaimed garage space. I have 3 4hp machines in my machines and handles anything I throw at it. Its on wheels so to have that my power and versatility in less than 2sqm floorspace is awesome. I dont see that many combo machines forsale but im sure theyre out there.
    I went and checked out Northern Machinery today and those guys said they'd let me know if/when something comes in but for now I'll keep scouring the internet for something locally. I decided to sell off my record collection and put the money form that toward a machine too, a few years ago there was no way I would have thought I would have ever done that!

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    If I were you I would buy this one.

    http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/ad...Genius/141768/

    it has the tenoning table as well...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Albert View Post
    If I were you I would buy this one.

    http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/ad...Genius/141768/

    it has the tenoning table as well...
    Excellent, thanks for the heads up!

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    Smile LOOKING FOR MY FIRST COMBO MACHINE

    Hi Albert,
    I can also recommend the Minimax machine as I have a CU 300 Classic that I bought new about six years ago. I do use it daily but I mostly use it in table saw mode and often with spindle moulding. I no longer use the thicknesser function as I have another thicknesser with a Helical head. Sometimes I do use the jointer function to get a square edge on boards but as it only has the standard straight cutter head it does not give the nice finish of the helical unit. I would say unless you are planning on doing a lot of spindle moulding it may be worth buying a single saw unit plus a jointer/ thicknesser and with all units on wheels space should not be too difficult. The sliding table on these Minimax units is also easily detachable and should make a big difference in the stored footprint.
    Cheers,
    Paintman

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    Default Combo Machine

    Hi Albert,

    I agree with Paintman. I have an older Minimax CU300K with 1.6m sliding table and love it They are beautifully made machines. I wheel it under the lower section of my split level house and remove the outrigger frame that attaches to the sliding table (and hang it on the wall) when I am not using it to get back a little more floorspace in my tiny home workshop. Unfortunately, even an older model may still be just a bit above your current budget (but well worth the money if you could save for a little longer!)

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    Howd you go? Ever end up getting a combo ypu were happy with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by delbs View Post
    Howd you go? Ever end up getting a combo ypu were happy with?

    Life took an unexpected turn and I had to put my plans on hold for a while, I'm just starting to get back on track now. I've picked up a planer thicknesser combo and I'm on the hunt for a table saw. I've got a much reduced budget now though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by erlexpavlis View Post
    ..... and I'm on the hunt for a table saw. I've got a much reduced budget now though.

    Most of us do after we purchase something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    Most of us do after we purchase something.
    true, but the budget was reduced before the purchase of the thicknesser.

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