So after going to the Perth wood show last weekend and seeing the Hammer and various (very similar) Taiwanese machines almost next to each other I finally decided to replace the crappy old Carabatec 10" straight-blade unit I'm using at the moment. Hammer A3-31 with spiral head and depth gauge for me - it's just more solid and feels more trustworthy.
I'm sure Con of Felder Perth will be happy. :U