Cheap tools aren't always the best option

[kimball492]

It's all good Dedman No offence taken. And you're right, and know what you're saying. When you hold a nice tool, be it a chisel with the best steel, the way it cuts feels. It was more to help the guys getting into building guitars, that needed so many different tools to start off with. And instead of paying $299.99 $799.00 for a router they can get this one for $69.99 and buy other tools too. Are they the best no, will they last forever no. But when you're starting out, the beginner just like myself at the time, wouldn't know the difference between a cheap router and something well made for pro use. I think it's sad that not only Australia but most of the world rely on supply now from China. The Chinese tools are getting better, but there is so much rubbish flooded into the market. I think we have brought it upon ourselves by over charging for, be it tools, instruments etc by very greedy importers. Why am I able to purchase instruments, equipment, tools, far cheaper abroad have it shipped here and still have change left over to buy other equipment. It's a sad situation. The importers have artificially kept prices high. It's not until you start to travel around the world and see what's happening with prices that you realise how expensive things have become. Now with the internet everyone can check the world's prices at the push of a button. I think like everyone here we check 3-4 sources for a part, to see how much you can save. Would I prefer to go to a local store and talk to some one who's knowledgeable helpful, of course. But not at three times the cost. Thanks for the message Dedman. Much appreciated. The one good thing about Aldi it's already starting to make Coles here and Woolworths, start to offer food at realistic prices. For years Supermarkets have kept food prices artificially high. It's an illegal practice. This has been done in many countries around the world. Supermarkets here have paid the suppliers very little and jacked the prices up. It's good that Aldi has come in and woken Coles and woolworths up. It shows in Coles and Woolworths are now reducing some of their product prices. I think farmers and producers here are tired of seeing what they are paid by the big supermarkets and what they go on to be sold for.

Jeez I think I need to be getting on with finishing guitars Dedman lol. Have a great day.

P.s I'll edit this when I get home ref checking grammar spelling. It is impossible on my phone. So much for new glasses