Glad someone finally got that one- I was eyeing it and the price is good. I was more worried about finding someone to transport it. Looked like he has some easy access in that garage though.
Where are you located at?I guess I need to find someone to buy my old 12" Oliver jointer, now!
Ron
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So, we're heading on Monday to pick this up, but I'm hoping someone has some information they can provide. I'm getting conflicting information from sources and the owner isn't home this week to measure.
What size is the arbor on the saw? Is it capable of 12" blade, but has a 5/8" arbor?
It should be a 5/8" arbor. SCM/Minimax made them this way to make using a typical dado stack easier as well as, presumably, to make it easier for folks to use existing blades when they upgrade to the Euro machine from a North American style saw. And FYI, the Forrest WW-II 40T and 48T 12" blade does come in 5/8" arbor so you don't need to use a bushing but any 12" blade with a 1" bore can be used with a bushing. I bought my 12" WW-II 48T blades from Silvers Mill for very nice prices.
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It is also nice that you have the option to also use 10" blades on the machine. I use them sometimes on my CU 300, rather than the 12". That way the specialty blades I already have in 10" do not have to be duplicated.
Don't forget to readjust the riving knife though.
Rick Potter
DIY journeyman,
FWW wannabe.
AKA Village Idiot.
Heading to Atlanta from Memphis right now! Exciting day.
Congrats on what's a very exciting road trip! Stay safe...
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This seems to be one of the more current Minimax combo machine threads, so I'll post my question here. I own a 300 Classic, and am considering upgrading to a 410es. I like the mobility of my 300, with the T handle steering wheel and built in pair of wheels. Doesn't look like the 410 has that, and obviously it's a substantially heavier machine. Any comments by 410 owners re mobility? And also footprint when at its most compact? I have a lot going on in my small shop (440sf), and parking the 300 in one corner works. Hopefully a 410 footprint when not in use will be somewhat similar?
One other question, should I pull the trigger on the 410es: does anyone have a sense for market demand for the 300? I don't see a lot of them used online, and curious how long it would take to find next owner of mine. California based, and can deliver within reasonable distance.