----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > And don't forget, the Chinese car is nothing like a Benz, and they > cheat terribly on both materials and exchange rate. One of the same > quality would be much more expensive, just like high quality Chinese or > Japanese machine tools. > Peter ----------------------------------- Speaking of Chinese machine tools, I've been getting regular flyers from "Smithy" machine tools in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their very nice looking lathes, which also have a vertical mill, must be made in China; considering that their prices range from $1500 to only $3500 for relatively complex machines. Has anyone had experience with their lathes? Gerry
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