Combination or separates
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I have had a range of Felder and Hammer machines for the past 15 years, never had a full combination machine. I think a large combination machine in the middle of a workshop may take up more room than separates around the walls, also dust extraction from a combo can be tricky. For me the planer thicknesser is a no brainer for a one man or small workshop or even in our school. I did have seperate table saw and spindle moulder, I now have the combined saw spindle, I do prefer the separate machines but cost and space saving makes the combination a good choice. The saw spindle is great for occasional spindle moulder work but I am not a great fan of the short out feed table of the spindle and I am not keen on the hinge down powerfeed.
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We use the JessEm table saw guides particularly when cutting sheet goods to width, simply fixed to a planed piece of timber screwed to the fence.
I have the C3-41 and it works for me. Did a ton of research before choosing a combination machine. I think workshop is around 8mx7m
- I have a square workshop rather than long so a combi suits that better.
- just me in the workshop so no issue with using machine at same time
- batch work so changing over isn’t as continual as one off pieces.
- I have other machinery/workbenches along the walls so it literally sits like a centre piece in the middle. As you say combis are best suited in the middle of a space and not moved.
- I have a square workshop rather than long so a combi suits that better.
- just me in the workshop so no issue with using machine at same time
- batch work so changing over isn’t as continual as one off pieces.
- I have other machinery/workbenches along the walls so it literally sits like a centre piece in the middle. As you say combis are best suited in the middle of a space and not moved.
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Hi, I don't suppose you'd mind telling me what 2 machines you used to reach this Nirvana. Your situation sounds the same as mine.
Doug B
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I went for a Hammer A3-41 planer thicknesser & a Hammer B3 basic saw/spindle
Lockstock
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Hi Doug,
They look quite large. when you say you wheel them out when needed, does that mean they are fitted with casters?
Pricing seems hidden unless I sign up to Hammer's site. Do you mind me asking how much these 2 units were?
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Doug B
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I made mobile bases for both of mine though both can be ordered with the option of a mobile base I prefer to make my own as the factory fitted ones don’t have multi directional casters.
As for prices both machines are quite a few years old now I think I bought the saw/spindle in 2013 so I can’t remember the prices without digging out the paper work & even if I did the prices would bear no resemblance to today’s prices.
I believe if you sign up the prices are on the site though they do have a tendency to phone you to follow up your enquiry.
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