I bought a used CF731 (2001 model)? well over 10 years ago and never looked back.
Yes, it takes some getting used to when coming from a std cabinet saw and separate planer and jointer setups, but overall quality and space saving are quite impressive. There is a need for increased planing of the steps required to complete a project as you generally want to limit the times to switch machine functions.
it is true that some of the setup changes (saw <-> shaper? or? jointer <-> planer) are a bit time consuming and any (complex) setup is lost. But also consider when buying/owning separate saw/shaper and jointer/planer machines, in essence the same change over problem exists.
With a 4 (or 5-) function machine in many situations the saw and jointer can be used with out much interference (sheet goods and large cross cuts excluded), if in planer mode the table saw is still usable for ripping (with some limitations). I think the biggest drawback is the shaper, when setup it prevents (or greatly limits) the use of most other functions. Shaper setup is tedious to start with, and replicating setups is even more tedious. Only way around this one is a standalone shaper.
I am a hobbyist so time is less critical, while floor space and cost are more critical. I do not think that a 4 (or 5-) function combo machine is a good fit for (most) commercial setups.
Klaus
Owner of CF731
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Klaus
Owner of CF731
