I currently own several pieces of stationary woodworking equipment, including Powermatic model 66 table saw, Delta RC-13 planer, Delta DJ-20 jointer, and a restored vintage Davis & Wells horizontal boring machine.

I have recently moved from a 500 square foot shop, into a 275 square foot shop. I'm thinking about selling my existing equipment and purchasing a Robland X-31.

I've spent a great deal of time and money collecting the equipment I have. The quality of my existing equipment is excellent. I don't want to make a mistake in trading this tried and proven equipment for the Robland unless someone who knows can tell me its one damn fine machine.

How about it? Does anyone out there have experience in this area?

I have a X-31. I am very pleased with it. Given a perfect world, I'd own machines much like you do now. Primarilly, I am limited by weight/space considerations (The Army really doesn't like shipping my cast iron on your tax dollar). Also, my shop work is not limited to woodworking- I also do a fair bit of metalworking and car stuff. The Robland rolls nicely into the corner when it's not the center of attention. On the subject of quality, I do not think you'll be disapointed; as a matter of fact this machine is built as solidly as any modern U.S. made tool. I always get a big grin when I look inside the cabinet; the three 220v motors are german built and enclosed in giant anodized aluminum heat-sink cases. If your taste for even higher quality machines is matched with a like-sized pocketbook, look at the Felder machines. They are the only combination machine who's quality exceeds the Robland. Yes, the machine requires that you make some compromises-but at least for me, all of them have been survivable.