If you decide to stock your shop with used woodworking equipment there are a several different reliable sources of used machinery. You should consider purchasing the most up-to-date equipment you can afford because parts for very old equipment can be difficult to find. As a general rule you will find you can equip a good woodworking shop using used machinery.
Tips when buying used woodworking equipment:
- Protect yourself again scams and check out the seller before you buy.
- Try to negotiate a lower price.
- Look for national name brand equipment.
- Try to determine the condition of the equipment before you buy.
- Ask the seller if they still have the owner’s manual for the equipment
- Know what you are buying, if it’s a single phase or three phase motor
- Purchase the right size for your needs
Links to used woodworking equipment
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/exchanges/machinery.cgi