Step 1.) Identify what you need and what your budget is. If you’re going to go through the trouble of trying to purchase used deburring machines then it’s a good idea to have a set budget you’re prepared to stick to. Depending on the kind of unit you need and the condition it’s in be prepared to go a bit out of your budget for a better quality machine.

Step 2.) Find somewhere to purchase used deburring machines. These aren’t something you can pick up at any local hardware shop so it’s important you shop around for a good source for used equipment. Since it’s technically considered industrial equipment your best bet at getting a discount is to contact used manufacturing equipment companies that re-sell this kind of equipment. These can be found online or in the back of trade magazines.

Step 3.) Get ready to haggle and research. If you want to make sure you’re getting a real deal and not just take the sellers word for it, try to get some details on how many hours were used on the machine and how much use it got. This is a good way to determine if it’s worth the amount being charged. Some people are able to get used deburring machines for a few hundred dollars or a few thousand—it all depends on what you’re after. If you wind up dealing directly with the seller see if you can talk them down a few dollars but be reasonable and try to give them a good deal as well.

If you’re dealing with large scale manufacturing or just small at-home manufacturing and metal work purchasing these used deburring machines can save a huge amount of money. Since the run of the mill machine is roughly $3,000 depending on the size and features of the unit it’s a great way to save cash and get the equipment you need to get the job done.