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  1. 15th September 2011, 11:41 AM #1
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    Default Chintzy Chinese Bandsaw Origins.

    Reliable Tools sold this the other day for $104.50. I do have a selection of Ridgid plumbing tools at home and often see the fire services bloke's Ridgid pipe threading machines on site. I don't know if this is in the same league.

    Anyone seen one in the flesh?

    BT
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  3. 15th September 2011, 02:58 PM #2
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    I think it maybe just another re badged Chinese machine.

    Dave
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    I'm thinking along the same lines Dave. I had a quick look for images of the pipe threaders and they share nothing but the paint job.
  5. 15th September 2011, 03:59 PM #4
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    It does say "Made in USA" on the plate. The gearbox case is cast in the arm.
    They did have to copy someone after all lol

    Stuart
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    Bloody hell, so THAT'S what the original looked like!
    I's been made by Rung Fu (or something like it) ever since - with whichever company name the order requests
    I have a Rung Fu form about 30 years ago which looks identical - and works very well. I've cut a 6"x9" cast iron block on it once - took over 3 hours and made the motor too hot to touch (it had a step in it which allowed me to cut that deep - the 9" bit didn't have to fit under the bow....)

    Cheers,
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