"PyramidHat" (pyramidhat)
05/11/2020 at 01:05 • Filed to: Toolopnik, oppositewood
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"PyramidHat" (pyramidhat)
05/11/2020 at 01:05 • Filed to: Toolopnik, oppositewood | 1
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Right, then...
I happened upon a video review of an inexpensive wooden bench plane that can be bought off of AliExpress. It was $25, and the review was positive so I thought “why not?” Two Lil’ Sumpin’s got me saying “what else they got on there?” So, I found a sharpening jig, a dowel jig, F clamps and a small hand plane. I think everything was under $50.
Now...the bar is low, here. I’m experienced with harbor freight stuff and don’t have expectations of high quality or premium design . But...I see this as an experiment. Yes top of the line tools are sure fire, but when is good enough good enough? I’m a hobbyist woodworker, and while I don’t mind spending money, I’m weary of the normal expensive = good/ cheap = bad mindset. Of course once I get these (in a month, I’m told...this is not Amazon) I’ll post my thoughts.
Jb boin
> PyramidHat
05/11/2020 at 01:39 |
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Many of the cheap C hinese parts/tools that you can find on Amazon marketplace or eBay are usually available for cheaper on Aliexpress.
T he other advantage of Aliexpress being that the seller receive the payment after you receive the good and validate that its in good condition and as expected from the description, meaning that if its lost in transit or really not as described you can ask for a partial or total refund and usually get it .
Nom De Plume
> PyramidHat
05/11/2020 at 09:43 |
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Cannot imagine that will be on your doorstep in a month.
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PyramidHat
> Nom De Plume
05/11/2020 at 09:50 |
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Fair enough. If I needed this more now than that, I’d have gone to HF or just paid for something better.