Hi guys,
First post here and hoping for some help in evaluating a Japanese J/P machine on the local craigslist. It's an old Tokiwa VS-30K:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls...396403780.html
3 motor, 3ph, 18" planer/12" jointer; about ~1800lbs. Built in the 1980's per the seller. Very few imported. Parts and support probably non-existent as the company is defunct or was acquired by somebody else. Very little info online on these machines.
I'm looking to upgrade my jointer/planer setup, was contemplating ordering a Hammer A3-41; probably a 6-9month lead time however. I haven't looked at the machine yet, the seller did say that he'd like to get $5k for it. This seems optimistic. Came across a Japanese auction/sales site where similar vintage machines were in the $2-3K range. I thought about offering ~$3k for it. It's been listed on craigslist for a month or so.
What input/suggestions can you guys give me? Thanks!