Originally Posted by
andrew whicker
So we agree then. We factually don't know what we are paying for. I assume Jet has a higher quality standard, but how much higher? Etc, etc.
Anyway, I was trying to see if anyone had any direct experience with the Laguna machine or knew much about it. Since this tool quality debate is endless and never backed up (obviously) with mfg tolerances and specs for each given OEM, then we are left using apocryphal data, personal stories and just generic statements like: "XYZ has better quality control" which is impossible to tie to a specific dollar amount. "Okay, so XYZ has 'higher' quality, but is it worth $600 more?". Anyway, none of this can be answered and you either have horror stories or success stories, none of which help a potential buyer.
The general might be a good buy. Looks like it sells new in the $1200 price range.