His rebuilt wide belt sanding machine might have taken the belt usage down to $800 a month, but it could not produce the quality of scratch over time that the new machine could. This “X” factor isn't easily calculated but represents far more savings than mere sandpaper.

Specialty Wood Works of Peoria, Inc. will be the site of an auction of automated woodworking equipment, including CNC machining centers, 6-head moulder, wide belt sander, as well as a gang rip saw, vacuum coater, dust collection system.Final sale is Dec. 21.