sinpac Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Thank you very much. I think the problem I am going to have is trying to identify what people actually have. I don't think they even really know. I like it when sellers refer to there home machines as industrial strength. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cascabel Report post Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I like it when sellers refer to there home machines as industrial strength. All too often on ebay, you see home machines listed as "Industrial Strength". There is no such thing !!! Just because a machine is made of cast iron, and painted black does NOT make it an industrial machine. Prior to the 1960's ALL machines were made of cast iron and painted black. They started making them in colors to add eye-appeal. Regardless of color, the simplest way to tell is that home machines have a motor about the size of a man's fist attached to the back of the machine, whereas REAL industrials have a motor about the size of your head mounted underneath the table. Another thing I see a lot in ebay ads is listings saying the machine is made of "metal". That is not the same as cast iron. Many so-called "metal" machines are made of zinc die cast, and are only one step better than the all plastic bodied modern machines. Do a bit of research before spending your hard-earned dollars !!! Edited July 13, 2014 by Cascabel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinpac Report post Posted July 13, 2014 All too often on ebay, you see home machines listed as "Industrial Strength". There is no such thing !!! Just because a machine is made of cast iron, and painted black does NOT make it an industrial machine. Prior to the 1960's ALL machines were made of cast iron and painted black. They started making them in colors to add eye-appeal. Regardless of color, the simplest way to tell is that home machines have a motor about the size of a man's fist attached to the back of the machine, whereas REAL industrials have a motor about the size of your head mounted underneath the table. Another thing I see a lot in ebay ads is listings saying the machine is made of "metal". That is not the same as cast iron. Many so-called "metal" machines are made of zinc die cast, and are only one step better than the all plastic bodied modern machines. Do a bit of research before spending your hard-earned dollars !!! Amen to the Brother! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
