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14th April 2008, 03:42 PM #1Senior Member
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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.
TIA
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14th April 2008, 09:28 PM #2
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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16th April 2008, 04:26 PM #3Senior Member
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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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17th April 2008, 11:03 AM #4
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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