Chris Tsutsui
10-26-2009, 5:39 AM
Over the weekend I scored a Hammer A3 31 Jointer/Planer for $2,250
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7178_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7178.JPG)
I know it's not $1500 like some people have gotten, but what sweetens the deal is the unit was brand new, still factory packaged with the band straps securing the fence to the top. It has been sitting pretty in a garage for just months with the oil paper, and foam packing everywhere. After initial full inspection and conversion test, there was not a single flaw or sign of rust!
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7179_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7179.JPG)
Then I saw the packing list and box of extras. This unit came with the rolling base, mobile arm, aluminum wheel, and digital gauge!
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7181_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7181.JPG)
Prior to picking this up, I went to Harbor Freight the evening before and paid $105 for the 1-ton shop crane. (It is on sale for $129 - 20% off coupon). This unit was able to be set to the 1/2 ton setting and the boom could reach the center of the Hammer A3 perfectly. I used towing straps from harbor freight that worked out fine.
I was then able to lift the unit right up, and slide it into the back of a Honda Odyssey. Once it was in the van I slid the unit on a sheet of MDF inside so the 55" bed would clear the back door. Then used ratcheting tie downs to secure it in a diagonal. I then had some ropes and I secured it further.
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7175_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7175.JPG) http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7177_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7177.JPG)
So after being excited after getting the thing so easily inside the van. I gladly paid the full asking price for the unit, and then gave an extra $10.
Earlier during a tour of the shop I had seen a heavy hand plane that said "lie-Nielsen" on it. I know these things are nice because I keep hearing talk about them. So I asked the seller how much extra do you want for that hand plane.
$20 later, I now have my first Lie Nelson Hand Plane. I have absolutely no clue about hand tools, but it says "60 1/2 USA" in the back.
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7182_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7182.JPG) http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7190_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7190.JPG)
Anyways, I will welcome all roasts, and would like to thank everyone that gave me advice in my other thread (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=122933&highlight=machine+advice), especially Rod who told me to read the manual before transporting the machine. :D
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7178_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7178.JPG)
I know it's not $1500 like some people have gotten, but what sweetens the deal is the unit was brand new, still factory packaged with the band straps securing the fence to the top. It has been sitting pretty in a garage for just months with the oil paper, and foam packing everywhere. After initial full inspection and conversion test, there was not a single flaw or sign of rust!
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7179_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7179.JPG)
Then I saw the packing list and box of extras. This unit came with the rolling base, mobile arm, aluminum wheel, and digital gauge!
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7181_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7181.JPG)
Prior to picking this up, I went to Harbor Freight the evening before and paid $105 for the 1-ton shop crane. (It is on sale for $129 - 20% off coupon). This unit was able to be set to the 1/2 ton setting and the boom could reach the center of the Hammer A3 perfectly. I used towing straps from harbor freight that worked out fine.
I was then able to lift the unit right up, and slide it into the back of a Honda Odyssey. Once it was in the van I slid the unit on a sheet of MDF inside so the 55" bed would clear the back door. Then used ratcheting tie downs to secure it in a diagonal. I then had some ropes and I secured it further.
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7175_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7175.JPG) http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7177_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7177.JPG)
So after being excited after getting the thing so easily inside the van. I gladly paid the full asking price for the unit, and then gave an extra $10.
Earlier during a tour of the shop I had seen a heavy hand plane that said "lie-Nielsen" on it. I know these things are nice because I keep hearing talk about them. So I asked the seller how much extra do you want for that hand plane.
$20 later, I now have my first Lie Nelson Hand Plane. I have absolutely no clue about hand tools, but it says "60 1/2 USA" in the back.
http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7182_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7182.JPG) http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7190_small.JPG (http://www.flex-innovations.com/IMG_7190.JPG)
Anyways, I will welcome all roasts, and would like to thank everyone that gave me advice in my other thread (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=122933&highlight=machine+advice), especially Rod who told me to read the manual before transporting the machine. :D