On 18 Feb 2004 13:28:31 GMT, (GBsCards) wrote:

Hi. I was going through my local used classifieds and came across an ad that
reads as follows:

Wood lathe, General Machinery, 5spd, 3/4 hp, $350.00

My question is about General. Are General, General International and General
Machinery one [AND] the same? I haven't been in the woodworking scene more than a
year or so, but I was under the impression that General made a great tool. The
price threw me a bit, so I thought there may be some kind of explaination
regarding the General company. Maybe the thing is just thrashed.

Yes, I know a call will clear everything up, and I plan on it, but I at least
wanted to sound 1/2 way intelligent when discussing his lathe. Thanks for any
input.

The "price throwing you" is the first hint. TANSTAAFL. Isn't General
Machinery one of the faux brands Harbor Freight uses to disguise their
junk? Like Central Pneumatic, almost not to be confused with Chicago
Pneumatic (which is some pretty good pneumatic stuff)?

I'm not sure; I try not to invest too much time around Harbor Freight
stuff. It may not be related at all.

But as far as I know, General (first class North American built stuff)
and General International (Chiwanese stuff marketed by them) are the
only related companies.


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LRod

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