"John" wrote in
news:7R%Eb.767067$9l5.294022@pd7tw2no:

As a newbie woodworker, I appreciate any info that someone might give
about tools. It really is up to the individual looking at that
information to question it's validity. Sometimes you must compromise
on tools to start working while you save up for the next purchase you
really drool over.

I, myself, have some not so fantastic tools from Canadian tire, but
they
help me get the job done, albeit a little slower and with a little
more care. Judge the intentions of the man and not the content. It
is unfair to critisize this individual with such callousness when he
is cleary trying to help some people get started in this hobby. After
almost breaking the bank just to get a few tools for my own home shop,
I can understand the post. Not everyone can afford to go out and spend
a few thousand dollars to get the good stuff right away. Cheap tools
might not cut as well or last as long or may be noisier, but knowing
this and taking more precautions on a new project can overcome some of
these limitations.

Buyer beware is the only thing you need to add to this post. As most
of us
are adults this should be an apparent rule. Always search out more
information before making a purchase.

Thats my rant.

Happy holidays to everyone in the group

John Van Schaik

Thank you, John. Enjoy your holidays too.