Hi folks I thought I might=20
do a bit of unsolicited review for this Product=20
If You haven't seen or heard of it before.=20
https://www.williamsnhussey.com/=20
I was an past employee of 10 years there , 2-5 year stints as a Machinist A=
ssembler, Practical designer and Support.=20
Over all it is a good time tested machine.=20
It has some inherent flaws, drawbacks. shortcomings, limitations E.C.T. as =
all machinery does.=20
Through the years folks have made a living relying mostly only this little=
machine.=20
For instance: picture frame makers, molding makers and restoration folks.=
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It has been endorsed by "This Little old House" and "Yankee Workshop" on =
T.V.=20
Some finish carpenter restorators have been able to duplicate Moldings long=
since out of production with the support of the Custom Knife dept.=20
The Heart of W&H Specialty.=20
The machine Itself is reasonably rugged in today=E2=80=99s terms possibly =
more rugged than the Imports.=20
Like automobiles they do wear parts and require repair and refurbishing,=20
The parts Support is comprehensive but not inexpensive.=20
The overall cost of the machine and it's model variations on the other hand=
is not so competitive and is the machine's drawback.=20
Still it probably is a worthwhile investment for the Specialty Woodworker t=
hat is prepared to accept some of these shortcomings.=20
I am reviewing this machine not for the purpose of the W&H Business Profits=
.=20
Merely, I introduce ,if there is a specific need, You here at this site hav=
e, for such a product.=20
Please do shop the competition, it is out there.=20
Woodmaster, Grizzly, Shop Fox and Jet have a similar versions that were bu=
ilt upon this need loosely based on the W&H design as well.=20
I assure You I feel the W&H Custom knife dept. is the very best of the equa=
tion.=20
Be careful of nails and metal because they are not inexpensive.=20
They are made with great steel, machined ,ground and heat treated to perfec=
tion.=20
I myself do not own one since I have very little need to substantiate it's =
cost.=20
I hope this may be a helpful revue for those of You who have need of such a=
product.=20
rick B.=20