Hi All,
I've been reading through and enjoying the forum for some time now and finally found something to post about.
I came across what appears to be a Yager K-2000 thickness planer in the local classifieds. The add doesn't include the model number but the pictures look almost identical to this (although it looks like someone painted the entire machine red at some point):
http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Yag...r%20parts.ashx
The one listed in the add appears to also include the power feeder.
I've started to develop a thing for these vintage machines and am considering at least taking a look and/or purchasing it. The add is asking $225 which seems way to high for something that's going to need a fair amount of work to get back to working order. I've paid around $50 for other vintage machines (Craftsman 6in jointer, Craftsman 6x48 belt sander, Craftsman 113 table saw, etc.) so I'm thinking the value here should be in the same ballpark.
Any reason(s) to definitely avoid this machine? If not, am I close in the valuation, or am I missing something that would make this worth the asking price? I'm not trying to low ball the seller, but I think they're very high right now.
Thanks in advance,
Josh