wlkjr
05-12-2008, 06:41 AM
I have been reading the forum with much interest for the past week or so. As my primary use would be generally for a hobby, I'm not certain that the cost, maintenance, and down time is worth the seemingly unreliable nature of the machine. It does open up the possibilities for some great projects as I've seen in the gallery. The plus side is that everyone on the forum seems to bend over backwards to help each other and share information. My income is not so disposable as to be able to frequently replace parts and have repair work done, although I am mechanically inclined.
After reading about all the problems with Sears service, that wouldn't even be an option.
I'm still having trouble gauging the overall reliability of the machine. I'm sure not everyone has as many problems as others. Are the newer machines any more reliable than the older first generations? I'd really hate to spend $22-2500 for a package deal that becomes a source of frustration and nightmare.
Does anyone else share these concerns?
After reading about all the problems with Sears service, that wouldn't even be an option.
I'm still having trouble gauging the overall reliability of the machine. I'm sure not everyone has as many problems as others. Are the newer machines any more reliable than the older first generations? I'd really hate to spend $22-2500 for a package deal that becomes a source of frustration and nightmare.
Does anyone else share these concerns?