Still can decide between this and the Wilton Tradesman. Any thoughts?
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I have played with the Tradesman in an outlet, but never used it. I bought the Ridgid and have no regrets. The purchase price was lower and I got free shipping to Fairbanks, Alaska. The tolerances of this thing are rediculously tight. I bought a variety of jaw pads to go with my Ridgid for grabbing small or soft stuff without destroying them. Bottom line, I got the Ridgid cheaper, shipped free, I use it daily, I like it just fine, and it's made in Germany with a fit and finishthat makes me happy. Hope that helps!
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I have a wilton for my bridgeport mill (mill vise, not the tradesman) have had it for years, love it . . .especially for the price as compared to Kurt. I purchased the Ridgid for my workbench and couldn't be happier with the fit and finish, I know this does not answer your question other than saying that wilton quality/price seems to be a high ratio and I am very happy with the Ridgid as well, I have a full woodworking and metal working shop and researched the Ridgid for quite a while before I went with it . . .happy owner
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Wilton used to be the standard by which all else were judged. They seem to have dropped from that position. If you want or need to beat on your vice and its contents then go for the Rigid,, or any other vice that has its tensile strength. If you hold lighter things and want one that has more flexible holding features, then consider lesser expensive weaker models. My Rigid isn't the most adapting yet I'm totally comfortable beating hard on it (its also guaranteed not to break). I thought I might buy a cheaper second vice for holding small pipes and other round things for instance. After more than a year, I still have only the Rigid. I weld, and work on heavy trucks and machinery as well as delicate electronic soldering, so far, all with the one vice.
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Well when I bought the rigid I was in the same boat as you. you can't go wrong with either one but you get more bang for the buck what the German made ridgid. The steel in the rigid is stronger.
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I am not familiar with the Wilton either, I will say however, I've had the Ridgid for 2 years now, it acts and works like to day I bought it. I'm still very happy with it.
1970489
How much do you spend on repairs and fuel cells? do the math and see if it make sense for you. There is no ongoing cost for this exept nails and it seems to work pretty good, Im sure it would preform well on solid hardwood (it will go through a formica countertop no problem and into wood below it). It's a semi precision tool and it wont take much abuse, but overall it really has alot more power than i thought it would. I'd say go for it.
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Guess it depends on how much moulding you want to make. It is a better planer than moulded and I would look at something else if it's main use was to make elliptical moulding.
1999163
I would say- the plastic and wooden are better, in a case of stainless utensilis- the small scratches are possible.
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Go to the Wilton website and look it up - there might be something there, or try google in general. I think I got a item list off Micheals stores website as they sell them too
806473
Which one did you end up picking? Also, are you happy with your purchase? I am trying to decide between Wilton and Ateco as well and would love to know more about your experience!
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I think this would be the tool I would select if I was doing beads, shells and etc. around the home, because: it handles easily, has variable speed, keeps its charge (Li-ion batteries) and runs a long time. But if I was doing this as a business, I would invest into a heavy duty tool and put into a drill press type fixture (they have them on Amazon, take a look) for better durability and control. I hope this answers your question, if not ask again.
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The 1642 will do most everything you want to do. Great machine. You could use it for pens but I prefer my mini lathe for those projects. As to tools Robert Sorby are great and the selection is fantastic. I like Henry Taylor tools better but selection is limited.
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I don't understand this question, but Wilton makes a superior product and is reasonably priced for the quality.
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There are diagrams for cutting the cake on wilton.com that will help we were fortunate to have a cake artist to do service for us so if your doing a diy event its a life saver
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Not in my world, I have the Cuisinart round and oval enamel over cast iron dutch ovens and they are fantastic. I got them from Woot, Amazons closeout sibling lol. They only cost about $50 when they have them on Woot. If you are not famaliar with Woot, just go to Woot.com Woot also has apps for your phone. If you have patience this is the way to go, in the two years I have been a Woot member they have had the Cuisinart dutch ovens twice that I know of, once when I bought mine, and again not too long ago. HTH.
254995
Sorry, I got the nickel as well. Looks like the bronze would go, but maybe not perfectly. Compare the pictures, and take the gamble if you think they will compliment each other.
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I think you are making a wise choice. This is a good machine and replaced my 1st ProForm, which I used 8 years and it was a cheap model..$599. It still works too but is noisy. They make a great machine.
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For light homeowner use I like the homelite better. For larger jobs, probably the poulan would be preferable.
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This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :)
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Fortiflex! I had two 4200's due on me within one year. The first one died in three weeks. I the bought a fortiflex and haven't had any problems. Also if you're using it for wood carving the fortiflex is much more powerful and better for carving. I purchased a carving hand piece with chisels for mine and it's fun you can also use foredom hand pieces on the fortiflex I purchased foredoms quick change hand piece so you don't have to use any chuck that's also nice. Good luck.
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I would go with Lowe's and the protection plan. The Poulan was one of those things that served me to not automatically go with the the least expensive. Go with what worse and will serve your purpose.