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   rslatm | May 30, 2003 08:05pm | #1

   Seems I recall they were about $500 many years ago, not counting the motor. There was an older model that had a sheet metal bed and it was upgraded to a cast bed. Never owned one personally but have tuned a few and seen many around. Was the only thing going in it's class for many years.

   http://www.belsaw.com/
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   oldfred | May 30, 2003 10:00pm | #2

   Thanks, Rick.

   This one has a cast iron bed.   Wonder if Belsaw would still sell parts.  I'll check.  Any idea what the 5 hp motor might have cost twenty years ago?

   Hope to hear from someone who's used one - and anyone who might have an idea on current value.

   Fred

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   rslatm | May 30, 2003 10:56pm | #3

   I wouldn't worry about what the motor cost 20 years ago. I gave you the link to check for parts availability. Compare prices of today as to what else would be comparable. 

   http://www.memphismachinery.com/usedmachinery/usedlist1.htm  scroll down 3/4 of the page

   http://www.exfactory.com

   http://www.owwm.com    these guys are bottom feeders so prices are buy low , sell high

   The belsaw was essentially a machine made from parts off the shelf.  I have machines that I know parts aren't available for but it doesn't stop me from keeping them running but I've been doing it for years.  The Belsaw would be a good unit for you. I see them listed for $500 to $1000.

   Searches on google.com should get you some other units to compare price. Also Ebay can be useful as you can see the sold price versus the asking price.

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   oldfred | May 31, 2003 04:38am | #4

   Thanks, Rick.

   I should have checked the Belsaw site before replying the last time.  Have since checked it along with the others you suggested. 

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   ronweaver | May 31, 2003 07:59am | #5

   I have the planer/molder you are referring to.  It came standard with a 2hp motor, but also was offered with a 5hp motor.  I have the 5hp.  I payed about $850 for it new about 20-25 years ago.  I still use it.  In fact, I am making all of the door molding for the house I am building, about 25 doors worth.  By the way, Foley Belsaw was bought by our local (San Jose, CA) tool supplier-C B Tools.  They stock spare parts, sell new machines, and have a lorge supply of cutters available.  Their phone number is 408-436-0707.

   Ron Weaver  

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   oldfred | Jun 01, 2003 10:03pm | #6

   Ron,

   Thanks for the information.  Feel like I can make a fair offer on the machine now.  I was looking at it as a planer but will get the catalog for the molding cutters and check that possibility as well.

   Fred

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   timberfive | Oct 26, 2013 09:03pm | #7

   Craftsman Planer-Molder 306.233810

   I purchased the tool described above in 1991. The listed price at that time was $382.44. (Still have the invoice).

   I tested this machine after purchasing it but have never used it. I am "downsizing" and plan to sell it. I would like $200 plus shippng if anyone is interested.

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   CornerFoot | Dec 18, 2013 06:46am | #8

   Planer-Molder

   Happy Holidays, I'm interested in the Craftsman 306.23371. 1st What city/state are you in? 2nd- Do you have any attachments/molder knives for it? Thanks