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Minnesota scroller · 01-07-2007, 04:00 PM

I was looking at handheld electric planers on Ebay and Amazon.com. I'm considering buying one for planing down 1/4" lumber to 3/16", since you can't buy 3/16" anywhere that I know of. They would mainly be used for my electrical covers. I think 1/4" is a bit thick and 1/8" is too thin. The planers have a working width of about 3 1/4", which would be good. The big name planers sell for well over $100 but Amazon has a GMC planer for $45 with free shipping. Six of the 7 reviews were good. However, I was wondering if anyone else has ever used tools made in Australia. I didn't realize they even made tools. If they are well made it could be an excellent alternative for tools made in China and Taiwan.

Steviegwood · 01-07-2007, 04:57 PM

Mike, I picked up a combination disc- belt sander made by GMC for $25. Let's just say you get what you pay for. It has Melbourne Australia printed on it and down in the corner of the label ( Made in China ). I thought the double drive 1/3 hp motor was worth the money if the sander part does not hold up. Steve

Minnesota scroller · 01-07-2007, 05:08 PM

Dang. So in other words, GMC is is distributed by the Australians but made by the Chinese.

01-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#1
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Australian made tools I was looking at handheld electric planers on Ebay and Amazon.com. I'm considering buying one for planing down 1/4" lumber to 3/16", since you can't buy 3/16" anywhere that I know of. They would mainly be used for my electrical covers. I think 1/4" is a bit thick and 1/8" is too thin. The planers have a working width of about 3 1/4", which would be good. The big name planers sell for well over $100 but Amazon has a GMC planer for $45 with free shipping. Six of the 7 reviews were good. However, I was wondering if anyone else has ever used tools made in Australia. I didn't realize they even made tools. If they are well made it could be an excellent alternative for tools made in China and Taiwan. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

01-07-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,145	Mike, I picked up a combination disc- belt sander made by GMC for $25. Let's just say you get what you pay for. It has Melbourne Australia printed on it and down in the corner of the label ( Made in China ). I thought the double drive 1/3 hp motor was worth the money if the sander part does not hold up. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

01-07-2007, 05:08 PM	#3
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Dang. So in other words, GMC is is distributed by the Australians but made by the Chinese. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

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