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I'm a thinking that I should consider a Hammer A3 combo machine to save a bit of space. This would replace my long bed carbatec CTJ-350 jointer and DeWalt planer
I'm close to needing to decide whether I put a spiral cutter in the jointer rebuild. If I do this, then it won't be worth selling and I'll stick with it + the DeWalt.
So if you have or know someone thinking of getting rid of their A3, please let me know.
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Hi Bernmc,
Do you have access to 3 phase power? I'm looking to sell on my Felder AD 741 due to an upgrade.
A deal might be done here, what are specs of the AD741, spiral head, electric lift etc? Of course if Bern does want it then I would not stand in his way. I have a single phase A3-31 that an AD741 might replace if it has electric lift on the thicknesser.
Single phase/15A unfortunately, so it's either the VFD route, or replace the motor. Doing something similar with a Hammer N3800 3phase at the moment, so I'll be an expert shortly :):rolleyes:. Not a cheap option though - big VFD (depending on the size of your motor option) provided the motor is wired suitably, or a big motor. My experience with the Hammer is you have to pick up 3 phase machines at bargain basement prices to make it viable.
The other issue is that you have a half-ton machine that would need to get from Vic to Newcastle NSW, and up my alpine drive! I suspect that that would add a big pile of $ to the purchase too.
What's the spec of your 741?
Chris, I'll send you an email. This may work out if Marco's machine is what you're after - sounds like it has all the bells and whistles. It's too big for me, so your hammer would do nicely if you get the AD741Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Parks
Marco, I regretfully have to decline on this, Mrs. P. would go higher than a low orbiting satellite if I bought it though I can't say she would be wrong. I have had some intention for a while now to put an electric touch screen controlled lift on my A3 and I might do it sometime in the next ten years or so and that is the only reason I was interested.
All good Chris and Bern, horses for courses does come to mind.......... can be quite cool at altitude, a new jump suit....... hmmmm, an expensive extraterrestrial expedition...... Anyway, I trust things work out well between you. I'll officially list the Felder AD 741 in the new year. Best wishes for the festive season.
Hi builder,
I am in Melbourne and would be interested in your AD741. Can you please share the specs and $$ you are looking for?
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Felder AD741 Planer/Thicknesser
Planer 410 wide, Table length 2m w dual lift system, Max depth cut in one pass 4mm, Tiltable fence, Euro standard guard, Silent power spiral cutter block with TC rotatable knives
Thicknesser 404mm with electric power height adjustment and digital readout, Height 3 – 230 mm infinitely variable, 2 speed synchronised gearbox feed speed 6 or 12 m/min, Motor 3 phase 5.5 HP 4 kW S6 50 Hz
Machine is the 60 year anniversary model, 3 years old and in excellent working order. Comes complete with an original Austrian coffee cup mark on cast table top – can be polished out. Has had very limited use – blades are yet to be rotated. Would suit new buyer. Retails around 16K asking 11K
Thanks for the details!Quote:
Originally Posted by builder
Sound like a great machine. Unfortunately, price is bit of my range for now.
sorted now. SWTSMBO is rolling her eyes.
Thanks all