Felder CF741 Professional Combination Machine

polycarp · Post by **polycarp** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:37 pm

I used to have a similar machine. It was sold by Laguna Tools and called the Robland X-31. Here is a link to a similar machine Laguna Tolls is now selling: http://www.lagunatools.com/combo/combo-nx31

It is very similar to the Felder with respect to functionality but perhaps slightly at a lesser quality. I bought my machine in 1999 for around $6K and see it is now going for over $10K!

I sold my X-31 and bought a used Shopsmith as I was moving to a home with a much smaller shop. The X-31 was a fine machine for what it did. Changeovers were quick but heavy piece parts did need to be moved around and stored when not in use. The machine had a mobility kit which allowed you to roll it around the shop as required fairly easily. With three separate 240 volt 3 HP german motors the machine could not get bogged down! I still needed a stand alone band saw and lathe. Quite an investment!

I'm very happy with my Shopsmith and only occasionally miss the Robland!

heathicus · Post by **heathicus** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:10 pm

I've been watching the Felder video off and on through the day. I'm humored at how the narrator pronounces "aluminum." al-you-minnie-um

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:17 pm

heathicus wrote:I've been watching the Felder video off and on through the day. I'm humored at how the narrator pronounces "aluminum." al-you-minnie-um

Dat is de kings English pronunciation.

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:27 pm

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heathicus · Post by **heathicus** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:26 pm

[quote="JPG40504"]Dat is de kings English pronunciation.]

What about MORE-tie-zer (mortiser)?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:03 pm

heathicus wrote:What about MORE-tie-zer (mortiser)?

I dunno!:D