Mini Max T3 followed me home.

[Steve Ash]

Every third Thursday the South East Michigan woodworkers have a meeting, and it had been awhile since I last attended. The host had a Mini Max T3 for sale, and since I have been wanting to get a shaper I was very interested.

After looking it over and asking questions some questions about it I decided to call my accountant.....Mrs. Ash, to get her input. I am blessed that I have a wife who encourages me to get the tools I need. She didn't hesitate and told me to buy it. If there is one thing I have learned in 26 years of wedded bliss.....never argue when she is right.:D

So, I bought it and with the help of some fellow Creekers, loaded my newly aquired shaper in the back of my pickup and brought it home. Thought I'd share some pics since I know it is against the rules to talk about a new/used tool without pics, and if anyone has/had one I'd welcome your input as well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1426.jpg

[Steve Ash]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1425.jpg

[Steve Ash]

last one....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1427.jpg

[John Miliunas]

My input??? Simple: Why in the heck do you live so dang far away???? I would've loved to use that mach....errrrrrrrr....No. I would've loved to give you a hand moving it over to my....No. That ain't right either. :o Never mind... Nice score, Steve! :D Test reports forthcoming, I assume??? :) :cool:

[tod evans]

you`re hooked! welcome to italian tools. nice score steve.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Steve, congrats! That sure looks like a great machine!! ;)

[lou sansone]

very nice unit. can you provide any details about it? model voltage hp and spindle size. how about a couple of photos of the business end of things ( inside the cabinet )
thanks
lou

[Steve Ash]

very nice unit. can you provide any details about it? model voltage hp and spindle size. how about a couple of photos of the business end of things ( inside the cabinet )
thanks
lou

Thanks guys....I will give an update when I get a chance to use it.

Lou, it is a model T3, 230 V, 4 h.p. 3/4" spindle here are a couple of pics of the business end of things.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1428.jpg

[Steve Ash]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_1429.jpg

[Mark Singer]

Steve,
Super nice!!!! Enjoy it!

[scott spencer]

Don't ya just hate when that happens?! :rolleyes: :D Good for you! Enjoy...

[Keith July]

Steve,
Do you remember what the meeting was about? I think you may have been a little distracted.:D Great score!!

[lou sansone]

hi steve
thanks for the photos and best wishes with that machine

lou

[Steve Ash]

Steve,
Do you remember what the meeting was about? I think you may have been a little distracted.:D Great score!!

:confused: I vaguely remember a demonstration but I know you'll be sure to enlighten me when I get off cloud 9.:cool:

Actually the meeting was a demo on vacuum veneering which was presented to us from fellow creeker Matt Meiser.....good job Matt!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Steve. That is quite the machine.

[John Shuk]

Looks like a good ash deal there.

[Jim Becker]

Congrats, Steve...'looks like a wonderful addition to your shop!