"stoutman" .@. wrote in message
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I was simply making the point that the quality of product is not driven by
the size of the TS price tag, but rather by the quality of the craftsman.

If I believed the old "you have to have the $1000 TS" attitude, I would
never have tried this awesome hobby. Sure a $1000 TS would be nice, but
IT IS NOT NECESSARY.

[snip]

Saying you need a $1000 TS to be a better woodworker is like saying if you
buy a $1000 microphone you'll be a better singer --