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easterngray wrote:Did everyone see the PowerPro demo video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Pb_j8JdAM&playnext_from=TL&videos=9mlmq9vgKgg&feature=sub ?

The fact that you can just punch in the SPT in use and the material and size of bit/blade that your using and have the PowerPro automatically adjust to the proper speed is impressive! A digital speed chart! I am very impressed - it looks like its a super performer and it certainly takes the Mark V to a whole new level. Though I am delighted with my old "Goldie" 500, I sure would like to have a new 520 with a PowerPro headstock! The price is high to be sure, but certainly not unreasonable considering the state of the art status of the tool. For folks on a limited budget I can see this being a very difficult purchase to make - for others, I hope they jump right in and put Shopsmith back on its feet in a big way. As for me, though I had intended to buy one when released, it's too much to spend at present. I sure am looking forward to the first review here at the forum though! Alec

riot_nrrd wrote:Fool that I am, I waited to talk to my wife before placing my order. NOW I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER MONTH!!!

There is a lesson in here somewhere...

boostfan wrote:There must be something wrong with me, the part that I find most fascinating about this is how SS rolled it out. I got the email for a new headstock, head stock upgrade, ect. From what I can see, Shopsmith does not offer a PowerPro Shopsmith machine!

I know that the parts and upgrade market keeps SS a float, but is it really to the point that they don't care about selling complete machines?

dusty wrote:An interesting email. It leaves me wondering though, if you do get a response (and I don't expect that will happen) is there a percentage below which you will not consider a purchase.

robedney wrote:I understand where you're coming from. However, it's important to remember that some choices are limited. I have no idea off hand, but it may not be easy to buy something like a DC motor made in America these days. I'm sure you've discovered that some product types have gone fully offshore.

What you are doing -- if you buy the upgrade -- is supporting SS, a company located on American soil and employing people locally -- even if component parts are made overseas.

The good news is that China has agreed to more fully allow its currency to float naturally on the world market. China has been tightly controlling the exchange rate and keeping its goods cheap for American consumers -- and American goods expensive for Chinese consumers. Initial signs are that China will tightly control this change, but that the change is happening gradually. This should result -- given time -- in American goods being more competitive both in China and here at home.

mickyd wrote:They would be wise to NOT answer your questions specifically. Rules for country or origin are much too complex for them (customer service rep) to answer and they could be setting themselves up for legal problems. Even a legal team debates the issue.

a1gutterman wrote:I believe that I have the right to know where it is made. It is a simple choice for them to tell me or knot. It is a simple choice for me to buy it or knot.

edit: If most of it is made in the US, they wood be proud of that fact and release that info willingly.