Benefits of Used Woodworking Equipment

Purchasing used woodworking machinery offers several benefits. Not only can it give you significant cost savings, but it can also offer you access to tools and equipment that are of a higher quality than you might otherwise be able to afford. It can also help promote sustainability whilst reducing waste.

Let’s take a closer look at some of these benefits.

Cost savings

When you buy used woodworking equipment, you can make your money go a little further or save some budget depending on your requirements. Buying used offers you a great range of top-quality equipment at lower, more affordable prices. For example, rather than buying a new bandsaw that is of a lesser quality, you can buy a better-quality one that may be just a couple of years old.

This can be a good way of ensuring you have all of the machinery that you might need without going over budget, especially useful if you are setting up a business or are short on cash. Whether you are looking for panel saws, dust extraction machinery or even dovetailing machinery, you can save money whilst not scrimping on quality.

Another point of note is that used machinery is usually less expensive to cover on your insurance, which will offer you another saving.

From used sanders from manufacturers like Boere and Phillipson to Edgebanders from the likes of Holzher and Casadei, being able to access high-quality used equipment can be a game-changer.

Availability

Perhaps one of the most overlooked advantages of purchasing used woodworking equipment is the fact that it may be more readily available. Imagine having an unexpected downtime due to a broken and unfixable machine. Not only might you have to scramble around for the extra costs to purchase a replacement, but it is unlikely that you’ll be able to find a huge range of new equipment that is ready to be installed right away.

Being able to source lightly used equipment of proven quality gets you back to work much quicker. In addition to this, machines may already be calibrated and set up, and integration may be much easier.

Particularly if you run a smaller workshop, downtime needs to be kept to a minimum, and used machinery offers a cost-effective practical option to allow you to do this.

Environmental Benefits

With an increased focus on doing more for sustainability, the environmental benefits of buying used woodworking equipment have never been more important. When you buy used machinery, you are helping to reduce waste. Often, many of the machines that are available to buy used are available either because a company has chosen to upgrade, no longer needs that type of machinery or has ceased trading.
 
These are niche machines that still have plenty of life left in them and buying used helps to promote sustainability by extending their lifespan.

Whether you’re new to the woodworking business or looking to expand your collection of machinery, it’s well worth considering used equipment first, not only for the environment, but also to give your work the best finish you can within your budget. For more insights, check out our blog today.