Unquestionably Confused wrote:
One further point, since Woodcraft is a franchise operation I don't
think it fair for anyone to view all stores in this light. I know I
won't be patronizing the Knoxville store - not even if they were selling
brand new Unisaws for $1,000 out the door. But that's only because that
particular store's not close by.


I'm with you. Frankly, I can't remember ever leaving the local (Matthews, NC)
Woodcraft store empty handed. I have on occasion had to wait for something to
come in, but I've initiated those transactions by phone first. They're
excellent about calling when the stuff gets there.

Most recently, it was about a selection of bandsaw blades for my 18" Rikon
(which I bought from them). Since they only recently began selling the saw,
they didn't have any spare blades when I first bought it... but they had been
ordered. They called me when they came in, but I put them off. Then I went to
get them the day they put the whole store at 15% off. I picked up a 3/8" and a
1 1/4" blade made by Timberwolf.

In the Charlotte area, they have a nicer selection than the Klingspor shop which
is closer to me. In any case, I always call before I go, and if they have it, I
ask them to put it aside for me if I'm coming out that day.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN

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