On Jan 26, 11:27*am, wrote:
This is on sale at my local HF retail store for half the price of the
"comparable" Grizzly unit. *Anyone think it's worth having?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46199

They have their place but I would pass on the sale.

When I was starting out, I too thought the 3 in 1 machines were really
cool...after doing more research I saw the error of my ways. A big
thanks to the info on this site...lots of smart and knowledgable
people here.

Now if you are in a space challenged location, some of the 3 in 1
machines like the EMCO (Note the "M"..there is a company by name of
Enco) that are quality machines..just excellent..but they have not
been made for decades and they cost quite a bit. If you have a chance
to get one, jump on it. They are a great addition to any shop for
small modeling work.

Mine will come with me to the old folks home...and since I will be old
and won't give a damn...chip cleanup will be a
nonissue....hmmm...maybe I could mount it to my wheelchair?

TMT