Originally posted by Wilbur Pan:
Also, don't be so quick to disparage the quality of Chinese made products. Quality can be had in Chinese manufacturing, if you're willing to pay for it. The thing is, people want to pay only $300 for a jointer, and then wonder why the quality isn't up to snuff. You could make a $300 jointer in the U.S. and it would be just as bad. You could also make a top quality jointer in China, and it would cost close to a similar jointer made in the U.S.[/QUOTE]
I agree that quality can be had in Chinese product. Junk can be made in the US as well. Just look at Buck Brothers saws and chisels in their current incarnation. However, if pricing on quality is similar to that in the US then why are they being shipped around the globe?
I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.