Fletcher 2000

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I operate a homebased framing business and have recently gotten an order to do some frames that my matte cutter won't handle (to small). My local wholesaler has advised me of one of their customers who is selling a Fletcher 2000 that hasn't been used in ~5 years and was lightly used before that. I believe it is a 60" model....she said it measured 59" standing against the wall. They took over a photography business that used to cut their own mattes, the new owners just get the wholesaler to do it for them. I haven't seen it yet. What would be a fair price be for this? I realize that it is older, are their any limitations that it might have over a 2100? My current cutter cannot cut over 40", there is no way to start and stop a cut, move the matte and finish. I really was looking for a 48" model, but if the price is right.....and if I can fit it in my shop, on my cutting table.....Anyway, thanks!

James
 
It is a 48" model not a 60" model.

- how old is it really? This machine is at least 14 years old as the F2000 was discontinued during 1990 and probably in March just before the New York Show.
- the serial number tells you the date as well as does the inspection sticker on the bottom.
- does it have a squaring arm?
- does it have production stops?
- are they the new production stops or the old permanently fastened style?
- what shape is the cutting head in .. does is wobble and it is one of the first generation 2000 cutters with the sliding low friction pad instead of the stainless steel bearing on the left hand side?
- is it a 2000 with the long mat guide and the locking strap at the top or is it an early version with no locking strap?

A range in CAN$ depending on what the answers are to the above questions are would be $300 to $550. It is impossible to give an accurate value without seeing the machine and test driving it. Parts are readily available, if required, to tune up this machine and give it many years of good use.

Alan
 
Thanks for the reply Alan. As a matter of fact I think I may have talked to you 3 - 4 weeks ago when I first started looking for a used/better machine. I have yet to see the machine myself, but your information above gives me some great guidlines!
 
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