Fellas,
Hoping for a bit of help. I’m getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger and buying a nicer late model FP3 from Europe to then ship here to the US. Looking for help about shipping options and how much can I trust overseas machine dealers.
Heneka and Woll has a good looking late model manual FP3 (green one, non Activ) on their website and the “bay“ with a Singer badge on it. I tried to post a photo below, but it’s too large a file. I’ve read H&W often simply spruce up their machines cosmetically, rather than any serious overhaul. Can I trust their description of “top” condition? The downside of this particular machine is the rigid table. I’d likely have to simultaneously buy a universal table as well as a slotting head—both of which serve my needs.
Any other dealers in Europe I should look into or avoid? Wallima is gone, Singer doesn’t have any in stock—prob a bit too rich for my blood (as is FPS). How about Kai-tec-maschinen?
Shipping question: I’m going to have to find someone I can trust to pack it up for shipping. Looks like shipping to US eliminates the VAT, but I’ll still have to pay import fees in addition to the actual shipping cost. I’m figuring for a 1500kg machine I’m probably in the neighborhood of $3k, but that’s a bit of a guess. Can I trust H&W to help with shipping/crating recommendations if I go with their machine?
I currently have a Bridgeport clone, which has served me well, but I’m looking for something more robust, more precise, and better built. I’ve run an FP2 in the past and am familiar with Deckels.
Much appreciated in advance for any help. Also, please excuse any simple/rudimentary questions, as I’ve never shipped anything like this from Europe. in addition, if I’ve asked too many questions for a first post, my apologies.
CJ
Hoping for a bit of help. I’m getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger and buying a nicer late model FP3 from Europe to then ship here to the US. Looking for help about shipping options and how much can I trust overseas machine dealers.
Heneka and Woll has a good looking late model manual FP3 (green one, non Activ) on their website and the “bay“ with a Singer badge on it. I tried to post a photo below, but it’s too large a file. I’ve read H&W often simply spruce up their machines cosmetically, rather than any serious overhaul. Can I trust their description of “top” condition? The downside of this particular machine is the rigid table. I’d likely have to simultaneously buy a universal table as well as a slotting head—both of which serve my needs.
Any other dealers in Europe I should look into or avoid? Wallima is gone, Singer doesn’t have any in stock—prob a bit too rich for my blood (as is FPS). How about Kai-tec-maschinen?
Shipping question: I’m going to have to find someone I can trust to pack it up for shipping. Looks like shipping to US eliminates the VAT, but I’ll still have to pay import fees in addition to the actual shipping cost. I’m figuring for a 1500kg machine I’m probably in the neighborhood of $3k, but that’s a bit of a guess. Can I trust H&W to help with shipping/crating recommendations if I go with their machine?
I currently have a Bridgeport clone, which has served me well, but I’m looking for something more robust, more precise, and better built. I’ve run an FP2 in the past and am familiar with Deckels.
Much appreciated in advance for any help. Also, please excuse any simple/rudimentary questions, as I’ve never shipped anything like this from Europe. in addition, if I’ve asked too many questions for a first post, my apologies.
CJ