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  1. 14th April 2008, 03:42 PM #1
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    Default Kincrome Zoom - Thoughts and opinions sought

    My old Black & Decker Workmate has had it's day. It has done brilliant service for the last few decades and I figure a replacement is due. I'm thinking that this puppy is the Bee's knees:

    http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catal...rtnumber=K9100

    Any thoughts? They're $399.00 from Bunnings, but I figure on waiting 'till the Working With Wood Show and maybe they're be one at a bigger discount available.

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    How do you wear out a workmate?
    Mine is over 30 and still going strong

    But the Kincrome looks pretty fancy. What is the build like? and I wonder if there are too many fancy bits to go wrong.

    But I've never seen one, and some of the features look very usable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    How do you wear out a workmate?
    Mine is over 30 and still going strong

    But the Kincrome looks pretty fancy. What is the build like? and I wonder if there are too many fancy bits to go wrong.

    But I've never seen one, and some of the features look very usable.
    Well, it's not really worn out, but She Who Must Be Obeyed thinks it is ('cause I told her it was) and I explained how I could do some really good stuff just for her with the Zoom. I was angling for a new power tool, but I reckon I have a bettr chance with the Zoom. It's made in China, but quality appears excellent. Really excellent. Of course, I don't own one and have only mucked about with it (VERY BRIEFLY) at Bunnings, so I can't vouch for the device. I was hoping someone here may own one and be able to comment.

    I'll keep the B&D for those jobs where the Zoom may get scratched (the finish is very nice).
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    I looked at one the otherday..,thought it looked a bit junkie but I don't use the things.

    I do have a few kincrome items though.....really really top quality stuff.
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