Andy Hall wrote:
On 2008-04-10 22:47:18 +0100, "dennis@home"
said:



"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On 2008-04-10 08:38:31 +0100, "dennis@home"
said:



"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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This is why the lifetime cost and profile of use should be
considered and not just the price on the ticket.

As should the cost of chucking it away when a better tool is made
for the job. I can see that a 40 year old BOSCH saw is going to be
as easy to use as a new one, maybe.
Just because a tool can last 40 years doesn't mean it should, times
change, safety systems change, materials change buying one built to
last may mean throwing a tool away that could last another 20
years if you didn't want some better features.

This is a valid point and should also be taken into account. However,
in extremis it is not a reason to view tools as disposable
items.

Why not? Its the reason I view cars as being disposable.

Ultimately they are, like all things. The question is how soon.

I could buy a Lada or a BMW to go from A to B. Both achieve that
objective, but they don't do it with the same degree of speed, comfort
and longevity.

Although the Lada would be easier & cheaper to maintain.....


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