Probably a neutral factor in the decision, but this quarter's edition of
Axminster's "Review" magazine landed on the doorstep this morning,
containing an article about Makita's manufacturing facility in Telford -
apparently the last power tool manufacturer in the UK.

The 4340 is made there...


--
Richard Sampson

email me at
richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk


Makita are made in the UK???
If that's the case, I'm old fashioned enough to say it makes the difference
and that's where my money will be going.
Thanks for that.

Jim