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bogstandard · 21-11-2007

Hi Alan,
I have exactly the one you are on about. I got it when they first came out and there was a bit of a problem on the shear part, wrong washers fitted.
But it was soon sorted and has given stirling service since.
The handle does feel a bit funny when rolling because you are powering the shear and bender at the same time.
Mine is ok, and I haven't heard of any adverse comments anywhere.
Like any of these far eastern machines, they usually need a little bit of tweaking and correct lube to begin with, but once done they do the job.

BTW Have just checked most of the other engineering suppliers and Axminster is the cheapest.

John

21-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
bogstandard Scale Model Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crewe, Cheshire, UK Real Name: John Visit bogstandard's Gallery Posts: 107	Hi Alan, I have exactly the one you are on about. I got it when they first came out and there was a bit of a problem on the shear part, wrong washers fitted. But it was soon sorted and has given stirling service since. The handle does feel a bit funny when rolling because you are powering the shear and bender at the same time. Mine is ok, and I haven't heard of any adverse comments anywhere. Like any of these far eastern machines, they usually need a little bit of tweaking and correct lube to begin with, but once done they do the job. BTW Have just checked most of the other engineering suppliers and Axminster is the cheapest. John Last edited by bogstandard; 21-11-2007 at 09:05.