Oppertunity knockin? What to do?

[tommyt654]

O.K. Heres the deal, I managed to p/u a Hitachi Disc/Belt Sander at Lowes for $50 + tax and saw this, http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/tls/1708709840.html, over at craigslist and called the guy and offered an even swap for the shaper and he agreed, Should I feel guily as it looks to be in great shape and I need a small shaper for the shop, Opinions?, Heres a pic of the sander

[charliex]

If he is happy with the deal you can be too. You offered he accepted.

[skillybob]

If both parties are happy with the deal then there is not a problem.

[master53yoda]

things are worth what one person will pay and what the other will sell for. You have made a good trade and he is happy. A lot of people seem to feel bad when they make a good transaction. As long as you have been honest about the machine price is not an issue. Maybe he bought his for $35.00 would you feel bad then.

[sweensdv]

"Best offer will be accepted"...........sounds like you made the best offer. Good deal all around.

[tommyt654]

Thats kinda what I thought too, P/U tomorrow, just called to verify it was what he wanted and hes o.k. with it, I just hope its a decent little shaper, appears to be and he,s the original owner and has all the paperwork to boot. Let ya,ll get a better look tomorrow or Wed., Thanks

[atgcpaul]

I'd like more details about that sander combo. Do you know if it's just your
area or nationwide?

Thanks,
Paul

[cgallery]

Seeing as he deleted the ad, I'd say it is a done deal.

You know, sometimes people are just ready for a change. Perhaps he never used the shaper, and would appreciate the sander. And perhaps he appreciated that you would use the shaper.

I say it is a win-win.

[tommyt654]

Don.t know Paul, I used a receipt from a store in Texas and the manager here pm it as they are now a n/s item, So I got 2 of them and was going to sell the 1 when I saw the shaper and worked out a deal on it with the owner. If needed I can post a copy of the receipt when I find it, I know its here somewhere ,now where did I put that d**n thing.

[tommyt654]

Well I picked it up yesterday and she runs fine, Gotta do a little remodeling on the fence (longer and put a T-Track for a featherboard and some type of DC) but overall its a beaut. Heres some pics

[pelligrini]

Nice haul.

I am reminded of a 'most dangerous tool' thread though. be careful.

edit: Found it! http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=36256

[cabinetman]

You have to be very careful operating a shaper. When you can afford it look for a power feeder. I don't like operating a shaper without a feeder.
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[tommyt654]

Yup a power feeder would be nice but way too expensive, Thats why I,m electing to modify the fence to adapt 2 featherboards to it as well as use the guide built into the table for a 3rd featherboard as well, Work slowly and with a push stick is the only way I can see to go. Also making several cuts instead of trying to do it all in 1 pass