Need your advice in selecting Edgebander

Dear Forum mates,

I am very new to the woodworking field and I would like to make Wardrobes and TV units. As per our client's liking, mainly, I would use be using plywood and MDF boards.

After visiting some of the woodworking expos, I have finalized on going for Felder Panel Saw K700 S. I have not decided yet on the Edgebander. To my budget, Felder has recommended G330 Throughfeed Edgebander. As I am looking to produce high quality wardrobes and Tv units, the number of units produced would be very less, say 3 wardrobes and 2 tv units per week.

I am planning to outsource customized shutters for Wardrobe. So, it would be great if someone could guide whether it is necessary to go for a throughfeed Edgebander right now, or I can just manage with a manual Edgebander.

I am really looking forward for some help from you guys, as any piece of information would be very useful for me.

Thanks in advance!!

Hey I was looking for the same advice as you. Did you ever end up getting the g330? I'm thinking about getting one and would love your input.

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Originally Posted by legno

Dear Forum mates,

I am very new to the woodworking field and I would like to make Wardrobes and TV units. As per our client's liking, mainly, I would use be using plywood and MDF boards.

After visiting some of the woodworking expos, I have finalized on going for Felder Panel Saw K700 S. I have not decided yet on the Edgebander. To my budget, Felder has recommended G330 Throughfeed Edgebander. As I am looking to produce high quality wardrobes and Tv units, the number of units produced would be very less, say 3 wardrobes and 2 tv units per week.

I am planning to outsource customized shutters for Wardrobe. So, it would be great if someone could guide whether it is necessary to go for a throughfeed Edgebander right now, or I can just manage with a manual Edgebander.

I am really looking forward for some help from you guys, as any piece of information would be very useful for me.

Thanks in advance!!

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Legno's only post on these forums was in November 2012, and the last time he visited was at the end of that month, nearly 6 years ago.

I wouldn't hold my breath on a reply from him, though others might chime in with edgebanding information... what are you looking to edge band?

I'm looking for a single phase edgebander that will Edge melamine in 3 mil. I've got a guy who's trying to get rid of a Felder g330 and it seems like such a good deal I can't turn it down. it's also at least takeover is anybody familiar with taking over a Machinery lease

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Originally Posted by Midnight Man

Legno's only post on these forums was in November 2012, and the last time he visited was at the end of that month, nearly 6 years ago.

I wouldn't hold my breath on a reply from him, though others might chime in with edgebanding information... what are you looking to edge band?

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I'd get your accountant to look over the lease, see if they think it's a good deal for you. You'll want to ensure the residual isn't going to be higher than the market value at the end of the lease. G330 is a good machine, and a bit quicker than the Minimax equivalents at 8m a min. For single phase, it'll be best on its own circuit. Current draw with the glue pot element, chain feed and trimmers is pretty demanding.

3mm edging on melamine is a bit unusual, what's it for? I only ever use 1mm on cabinets and 2 on doors. Not even sure where I'd buy 3mm if I could use it, Surteco and Consolidated only sell up to 2mm.

Seems like the architects around here northern Ontario always spec 3mm PVC edgetape on their doors and cabinets.

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Originally Posted by richmond68

I'd get your accountant to look over the lease, see if they think it's a good deal for you. You'll want to ensure the residual isn't going to be higher than the market value at the end of the lease. G330 is a good machine, and a bit quicker than the Minimax equivalents at 8m a min. For single phase, it'll be best on its own circuit. Current draw with the glue pot element, chain feed and trimmers is pretty demanding.

3mm edging on melamine is a bit unusual, what's it for? I only ever use 1mm on cabinets and 2 on doors. Not even sure where I'd buy 3mm if I could use it, Surteco and Consolidated only sell up to 2mm.

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Industry standard here is 1mm ABS for carcasses and 2mm for doors/drawer faces, don't think I've ever seen off-the-shelf 3mm edging even in timber (I do know it exists, it's just not a thing here in Oz).

It's a pity you're limited to single phase, there are always good deals on used 3-phase machines