This thread reminds me of discussions about cars- I always use Consumer Reports and JDPowers reports to decide on a car (only by used I can pay cash for nowadays). Even in the family, people don't make the value decision: value = performance/cost but focus mainly on cost, what's at a dealer or the color (women especially choose based on color- never have figured that one out).
Sure wish there was a Consumer Report section on chain saws and sawmills- wouldn't that be interesting? Might make some manufacturers tighten up their production and service areas.
While I've been very happy with Woodmizer, I'd certainly consider all the available mills if I was replacing the one I have (for some unforeseen reason: currently plan on keeping it forever or till I die, whichever comes first
). Look at how Hyundi has improved in quality and now ranks as a Consumer Report recommended for some models- go figure!
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