KUFO and LOBO jointers--any experience?

[Jameel Abraham]

In my never ending quest for a compact 12" jointer that's not a combo unit, I came across these two.

http://www.factorynew.com/MfgModels.aspx?CatID=JT&MachTypeID=37

I've seen some Lobo bandsaws, but I always thought it was small stuff. Never heard of Kufo. Are the just another Taiwanese company? The form factor on both 12" jointers looks the same. Interesting, eh?

[Steven Wilson]

One of my favorite machinery places (Tried and True Tools, Fridley MN) has been carrying KUFO for awhile. I believe that their parent makes tools for others. The products seems pretty good for what they are.

[Thomas S Stockton]

About 20 years ago I bought a KUFO 2 hp dust collecter and when I unpacked it was a jet unit and the bags had jet logos on them , so they do make things for other venders. I figured it was coming down the line right when they were switching what brand they were making.
Tom

[Wade Lippman]

I have a 5 year old KUFO DC that is as good as any.
Only problem is that now I want to sell it, having bought a cyclone, but no one has ever heard of Kufo.