Roger Barga
09-26-2009, 10:26 PM
I would appreciate feedback and/or advice on the purchase of a used MM16 bandsaw.
I own a Jet 14” bandsaw and a large(r) bandsaw has been on my wish list for some time now. I recently came across a used MM 16 with a 4.8 hp motor for sale in my neighborhood and plan to go look at it tomorrow morning. The seller claims they have had it for only 2 years and he is asking $1800 for it. My first question is whether this is a reasonable price for a used MM16 (sure wish there was a ‘blue book’ for used power tools) and, if not, what would be a reasonable offer. My second question is what I should look for to determine how well the machine has been maintained, other than turning it on and cutting a piece of wood with it. Finally, are there any known issues with the MM16 that I should be aware of?
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
roger
I own a Jet 14” bandsaw and a large(r) bandsaw has been on my wish list for some time now. I recently came across a used MM 16 with a 4.8 hp motor for sale in my neighborhood and plan to go look at it tomorrow morning. The seller claims they have had it for only 2 years and he is asking $1800 for it. My first question is whether this is a reasonable price for a used MM16 (sure wish there was a ‘blue book’ for used power tools) and, if not, what would be a reasonable offer. My second question is what I should look for to determine how well the machine has been maintained, other than turning it on and cutting a piece of wood with it. Finally, are there any known issues with the MM16 that I should be aware of?
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
roger