WANTED WTB - Morso-F Guillotine/chopper

[Randi Case]

I'm looking for a Morso-F guillotine in very good condition. Must have 60" colored measuring scale and tracking rabbet support system. An extra set of blades would be awesome! I want to see pics (top, front & lower back) but being new here I don't know if I can post my email addy. Can someone advise me on that issue?

Hoping to find one in Nevada, Arizona, California or Utah so I can pick it up. Other western locations would be considered depending on price and condition of the machine. I'm ready to buy NOW so if you're thinking about selling a Morso - contact me!

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Randi,

Here is at least one Morsø Chopper listed here... I would think this gentleman might know of more.

Cheers,

John

 

[Randi Case]

Thanks John. I've been in contact with them for the last month. They have 1 in Utah but it has issues. They have 1 in New Mexico that I would LOVE to have. Probably too far too drive but I don't know which part of New Mexico it's in. I'm in 2nd week of trying to get shipping quote from them and about to walk away. I also found a couple with a used equipment dealer in Atlanta. Still hoping to find something on west coast.

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

Randi,
What do you mean with issues? Are they technical, such as worn parts? These can be replaced. Morso guillotines are very sturdy and last a lifetime. There is not really anything unrepairable about them.

 

[Randi Case]

Yes Kai. I've encountered quite a few machines that have been pretty beat up. I know there's parts but I really wanted one that I could have up and running with nothing more than some new blades. The good news this morning is that I bought one in New Mexico yesterday afternoon. The selling broker wasn't successful in finding a freight company. I'm driving to Phoenix Friday to pick up one of my sons and on to New Mexico to pick it up. It's a lot of driving for a weekend but this Morso is in primo condition and priced pretty good too. I'm excited. Bye bye chop saw!

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

Good for you Randi. I have had my Morso for several years.
The parts that wear out the fastest and need replacing are
- The two springs moving the knifeblock back
- The two pedalscrews and the pedal
- The long measuring strip

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

While having my lunch I looked at the Morso and noticed the shiny rounded piece with teeth at the front of the machine. This was replaced some years ago as the final tooth was worn out. An engineer welded a new tooth on the handle, that moves the knives forward and backward.

 

[Randi Case]

Good for you Randi. I have had my Morso for several years.
The parts that wear out the fastest and need replacing are
- The two springs moving the knifeblock back
- The two pedalscrews and the pedal
- The long measuring strip

Do you think I should buy each of these things as a precautionary measure?

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

No, I wouldn't. They are parts that are easy to come by and only take a few days to arrive. Keep the money in the bank.

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

Even if one of the springs suddenly goes snap, you can temporarily install a piece of bungycord in its place until the real thing arrives. The other parts mentioned wear out gradually and it is a matter of when you can no longer put up with the defect.

 

[Randi Case]

Thank you for taking the time to advise me. I really appreciate it.