Ed.? Tongue partly in cheek, yes, but with serious intent. I was trying to make the point that good work is not a direct consequence of expensive purchases; it is a consequence of concentration and forethought. My wee gadget has limitations, but I try to use it constructively and the strong 'mean steak' genes I inherited from my Scottish-background Grandmother crow lustily when I pull off a good job by dint of intellect/cunning rather then spondulicks. So, I tend to baulk a bit at an immediate rush to recommend Lamello, Lie Nielson, Lee Valley and I thought the OP should have at least one alternative reply to mull over.
Secondly, were I to be someone earning their daily bread by thousands of biscuit insertions per year, I'd go for a Lamello for longevity and dependance every time. I would also appreciate the speed with which I could rattle off a job, as the machine was built to streamline a 'pro's' work path and build up his pay packet.
Hypocracy? No, just horses for courses. I do not have enough disposable income to rise to a fine bit of kit and I do not have to depend on same for income. Were I to to go professional, my priorities would change, period.
Happy New Year to everyone here. I've lurked and gawped quite a bit over the last thirty-six months and the spirit and warmth of (most) posters has helped cheer me up through a very rocky period of ill-health. To all of you, Philly, Digit, Ed. (Especially Ed. ), Benchwayse, Tony, Mailee, OPJ, Rich - and all the others I can't remember - for 2009:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
(traditional gaelic blessing).
Sam
Since having the misses leave Christmas week I've been down in the dumps as well, I've already lost 9lbs this week, I guess you've got to know that your mates are always therefore you through whatever and that was shown last night 
