Originally Posted by
Dave Sabo
I disagree with David on the value of the Driftmaster. It's $0 if you don't need or want it and it's $400 if you do. That's because they don't show up for sale on the used market. If you want one , you're going to buy new and it's 400 plus tax plus shipping.
The current saw is no different than the one in S.A. except it's un-used and cost 5 grand+ , plus tax as configured. From the pics ,the subject saw has been used, but not heavily in my view. Doesn't look rusty or gumed up either. But, ya gotta go look at it in person. This notion that things "should" cost 50% if new is red herring. Is that 50% of what a new machine costs today or what in 2001 ? And who decided that's correct , real, and accurate ?
At the end of the day if the buyer doesn't think the price is warranted , there is no value and no deal. The seller will find another buyer or won't; and will adjust the price. I think that saw is a fair deal for someone looking for an 18" euro saw based on replacement cost. What that fella paid for it is pretty much immaterial.
I'm curious why you think its 12" resaw will limit you ? Did you end up getting a 16" J/P combo you were asking about a few years back? If you have a 12 jointer, then 12" resaw will be plenty. What are you planning on resawing ? I agree it's not really a resaw machine, but it will do for most hobbyist. If you''re planning on using it as a small bandmill like the seller seems to be , than yea, it's not for you either. But making veneers for furniture projects, it'll be just fine. Of the saws on your list, only the Rikon has more height, and I'm sure the spine will not allow it to tension a blade tighter than the Laguna , so your cut quality is going to suffer after 12" anyway. And the 18BX shouldn't even be in the conversation at all if you're worried abut limiting.