Craig Behnke
12-11-2013, 9:23 PM
looking at a model year 2000 Hammer C3-41 combo machine in great shape. Are there any C3-41 (or C3-31) 5in1 combo owners of that model year vintage (or close) that have any feedback on the machine. I thought I had read some reviews that one of the fences were really poor, as seen here (review of B3 saw/shaper):
I had the opportunity to use both the original "triangle" type rip fence as well as the B3L rip fence on this machine. In a nutshell, both are EXCEPTIONALLY POOR and TOTALLY UNSUITABLE for a machine in this price range (or any other for that matter). The triangle type is just down right UNSAFE. For the price and hype of this machine one would expect something of at least average quality and performance but this is not the case.
Is this an accurate review of the fence? Today, I know Hammer quality is fantastic (I have their A3-31 J/P combo) but I don't know if they were so top notch back then. I just don't know.
Any issues getting parts/service of older machines?
Any feedback appreciated.
I had the opportunity to use both the original "triangle" type rip fence as well as the B3L rip fence on this machine. In a nutshell, both are EXCEPTIONALLY POOR and TOTALLY UNSUITABLE for a machine in this price range (or any other for that matter). The triangle type is just down right UNSAFE. For the price and hype of this machine one would expect something of at least average quality and performance but this is not the case.
Is this an accurate review of the fence? Today, I know Hammer quality is fantastic (I have their A3-31 J/P combo) but I don't know if they were so top notch back then. I just don't know.
Any issues getting parts/service of older machines?
Any feedback appreciated.