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From: bobh@teklabs.UUCP (Bob Hubbard)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re:Shopsmith
Message-ID: <3129@teklabs.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 6-Jul-85 03:54:17 EDT
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Posted: Sat Jul  6 03:54:17 1985
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Yes fritz, the general impression WOULD be that a combination tool
should be a compromise but as I stated, I am still convinced after
several years that Shopsmith is of higher overall quality and 
accuracy than the other brands I mentioned.  An important point for
me is that after heavy use the accuracy of cuts and general alignment
of the parts is excellent.  Cheap workmanship drives me nuts!  I agree
that the Shopsmith accessories run 10-15% high but I have found the 
quality at least matches that.  I dont give a damn that Sears will 
replace a cheap piece of ----!  An initial investment of $900+ is 
high but at least you get it over with.  I'll disintegrate before
it does.  Worth consideration at least.