Recommended Tools and Machinery for Your Team's Machine Shop

[Mk.32]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Hmm a lot of the items on sale we found were quite old. Many people were selling tool chests and cabinets as is with many hand tools inside. I would hope the older stuff was still higher quality.

We have had good experience with older craftsmen [6< years ago] tools, in general we have had good experiences with old tools [drillpresses, saws, table saw, radial arm, saw, various power hand tools] we have picked up.
They don't make them like they used to.

[Phyrxes]

Some of the most reliable equipment we have is from the original outfitting of our school's shop in the early 70s.

Depending on your relationship with the school you may be able to get first shot at equipment that is being replaced.