07-13-2015, 06:55 AM
I don't think I'd spend $1250 for the Craftsman unless I lived in Manhattan. Then space would be an absolute premium and I could probably afford it because I could afford to live in Manhattan.
The South Bend looks interesting. If the thing is in anything like working order and it has some basic tooling then it is probably worth the price. I agree that you have to decide if you're willing to put the work and possibly money into it.
I don't think I'd get the PM 1022 when I could get the PM 1030 for just $100 more. I predict that sooner or later you would need the extra bed length and regret not having it.
Charles
The South Bend looks interesting. If the thing is in anything like working order and it has some basic tooling then it is probably worth the price. I agree that you have to decide if you're willing to put the work and possibly money into it.
I don't think I'd get the PM 1022 when I could get the PM 1030 for just $100 more. I predict that sooner or later you would need the extra bed length and regret not having it.
Charles
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