Accusharp 012C Combo Knife Sharpener

Whether you’re starting a new woodworking business or taking your existing business to the next level, affording the necessary woodworking machinery can be a major concern. Like other vocations that require specialized machinery, the prospect of starting or upgrading a woodworking business can be an expensive one; so much so, in fact, that some woodworkers give up on a new or existing business without fully investigating their ability to buy equipment at lower than expected prices. To get the best prices on commercial woodworking machinery, woodworkers have two options: they can purchase used woodworking machinery or they can purchase a combination woodworking machine that features two or more equipment functions in one unit. Below, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Buying a Combination Woodworking Machine

Advantages: A combination woodworking machine is to woodworkers as a Swiss army knife is to outdoorsmen. Instead of being weighted down with as many machines as you have woodworking needs, combination machines allow you to economize on woodworking space and the overall price of your equipment. As one might expect, the cost of combo machines is largely based on their number of functions, with those that offer the most costing the most. A quality combo machine that offers fewer features can cost as little as $5,000, whereas one that offers the highest range of features can cost roughly $30,000.

Disadvantages: Although combination machines are typically engineered to offer commercial grade dependability, they rarely offer the durability required by industrial grade woodworking, where machines remain mostly in use instead of mostly at rest. In addition, combination machines have little hope of meeting the production rate of a truly high demand woodworking operation, which explains why they are usually purchased by smaller woodshops.

Buying Used Woodworking Machines

Advantages: The advantages of buying used woodworking machinery depend on the machinery, with industrial grade machines offering the best value due to their lengthy useful lifespan. When the prospective dependability of a used woodworking machine is properly assessed, its significantly lower price than a new machine (a 40 percent discount isn’t uncommon) is extremely attractive. Thus, the primary advantage of properly assessed used woodworking machines is their delivery of new machine quality at a used machine price.

Disadvantages: If you plan on purchasing individual machines, you’ll need the space to accommodate them, which can mean moving out of your woodshop and into a warehouse style work facility, which might be your plan in the first place. Other than spacing concerns, the biggest disadvantage of purchasing used woodworking machinery lies with its purchasers and not the machinery itself: the potential to inadequately assess a machine’s dependability. A proper assessment of a used machine’s dependability follows three steps: assessing the seller’s reputation at the Better Business Bureau (BBB); requesting a copy of a machine’s official maintenance record; and conducting a first hand inspection of the machine or having an expert third party conduct the inspection.

Accusharp 012c Combo Knife Sharpener

Accusharp’s Combo Pack Knife Sharpeners consists of an AccuSharp Knife & Tool Sharpener and a ShearSharp scissors sharpener. Finally, a Knife Sharpener anyone can use. No more messy oils or stones. In about 10 seconds, sharpen knives, (even serrated knives), cleavers, axes, machetes, and many other cutting tools. The large ergonomic handle fits either hand safely and securely. The full length finger guard protects your fingers. Sharpening blades are diamond honed tungsten carbide for years of reliable use. AccuSharp Knife Sharpeners will not rust and can be cleaned with soap and water or placed in the dishwasher. Replacement sharpening blades are available. Sportsmen, Cooks, Craftsmen, Gardeners, and many more, all need the easy-to-use, affordable AccuSharp line of knife and tool sharpeners. The second item in the Combination Pack is a ShearSharp Scissor Sharpener. ShearSharp is an amazing device designed to take the mystery out of sharpening your general purpose scissors, hedge clippers and tin snips. The large ergonomic handle fits either hand safely and securely. The full length finger guard protects your fingers. Sharpening blades are Diamond Honed Tungsten Carbide and provide years of reliable use. ShearSharp will not rust and can be cleaned with soap and water, or in the dishwasher. If you own a pair of scissors, you will want to have the easy-to-use, affordable ShearSharp Scissor Sharpener. With this combination, anyone can sharpen just about anything in their house hold. All made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty. Get AccuSharp and GET OUT OF THE STONE AGE!

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Most helpful customer reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Cheapest way to sharpen knives,,,
By Robert J. Mcgrath
I have used for almost five years. Works simply and is effective. Not perfect but sharpens in ten easy strokes if knife isn’t really dull. I use on pocket knifes, large bladed paper cutters and even household knives. I keep one in my work tool kit and one at home. Follow directions and use light easy strokes, more strokes if blade is dull, not more pressure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
D. Freeman
By D. Freeman
I own all the Acusharp products and they do just what they say they will do.
I’ve used several kinds of knife sharpeners and these little tools are by far the best for my needs.
I now have a block full of very sharp knifes and my kitchen sheers cut like new.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Terrific sharpener
By Charles A. Penn
The Accusharp knife sharpener is an answer to a klutz’s prayers. I had given up hope of finding a fix for my drawer of dull knives until I took the advice of Cooks Illustrated magazine and purchased this gem. It does what it is supposed to quickly, effectively, and best of all, inexpensively. Don’t dawdle, just buy it!

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