Bubby: Thanks. I found and re-read the previous thread in which you thoroughly laid out the facts on your saw and how you use it.
And Jim, let me say this: when I say I respect your opinion--expressed in a December thread I started--I REALLY mean it! And I appreciate your advice. I completely agree that most of the manufacturing we have abandoned in recent years in the US has resulted in stamped out crap from the Pacific rim. And I would LOVE to become a competent machinest, woodworker, welder, and repairman. I get addicted so easily to stuff like that. But my problem (a good one, really) is that I already have too many expensive and time-consuming hobbies--fishing, hunting, reloading, kayaking--and now (Lord help me)--bow-making--you name it--I take it up in a half-fast fashion! So please do not think my (possible) choice of a newer, non-American saw is anything other than what it is--a need to make choices, cross my fingers, and hope (1) that you and Badger will help me tune it and (2) that the doggoned thing will hold up longer than my increasingly fragile old body will. 😄. Again, my thanks.
Russ
