Today, while working on my Merry Rototiller (circa 1960 +/-, which makes it around sixty years old) I got to thinking about products that have stood the test of time, and become the gold standard in their class. My Merry Tiller is the same basic machine today, as it was sixty years ago. Currently retailing for around $1500, so it's not for everyone. MTD tillers can be had new for less than $500, but they are "throw away" machines, designed as not ever be fixed. Merry's transmissions were use in both Winston and Snapper tillers. Every part for my Merry can be had new from the manufacturer. The power tools from Delta : Unisaw, 14" band saw, four post planer, contractor's saw were the gold standard with many knock offs over the years. The PC 690 router is another. Kitchen Aid stand mixers belong on that list also.