New Lyndhurst Table Saw

[ike]

I was having a conversation recently with the MD of a UK based company who manufacture solely in mainland China and also Hong Kong. I was bemoaning the quality of some components I had subbed out to a Taiwan company. He has 30 years experience working with the Chinese and interestingly, he pointed out that as Taiwanese labour costs have soared relative to mainland China, to remain as competitive as they can they are cutting other costs. This includes using cheaper lower grade materials, and less rigourous QA. Meanwhile the vast inward investment in chinese manufacturing processes and technology is vastly improving overall quality. In fact my existing Taiwanese supplier now outsources some manufacturing to mainland factories.

It's one big melting pot out there now.

Ike

 

[white_sw]

Spoken to Lyndhurst via email and they have confirmed that the motor on the spec isn't the motor of their saw.

They supply a 230v 50Hz UK spec.

When I can get a spare minute from work, I'm going to pay them a visit to check it out.

I'm in no hurry for any new kit as my workshop (well, double garage) is still full of boxes from moving house last month. Hopefully in the next month or so it will be cleared. Having said that, I'll probably pick myself up a Record BS350X at a roadshow this month if they are going for £399 as informed.