The SK stuff is great but expensive.
Everything taken in context, expensive is a relative concept from person to person and shop to shop. Still, I don't see how one can stand by that when MariTool is putting out holders that compete
DIRECTLY with Lyndex-Nikken ones, at fractions of the price. A current quote on a Lyndex SK10 is $294.00 USD. Current price on a MariTool SK10 is $115.00. ( $114.55 for the picky ones ) We own some of both. I defy you to show my how the Lyndex holders are any better or the MariTool holders any worse.
So,
for 39% the cost**, one gets a quality holder, made right here in the United States of America, by another small shop owner, and a PM member to boot.
** - with some of the regular, every day promotions, they can be even
less expensive!
One can't even purchase a
Parlec PROBE HOLDER for that!! So tell me again how SK stuff is expensive?
Sure, one can purchase crap, imported holders for less money. But they are still crap, imported holders. They won't get any better over time. That's for sure. I think Frank and the boys over at MariTool have made it possible for the little guy to compete and offer quality at a reasonable price. One does not have to mortgage their life simply to tool up to make quality parts. As such, that savings can be passed onto the customer. Or it can be pocketed. Either way, the effect is tangible.
I get no consideration for posting this. I'm just a happy customer that also likes seeing small American businesses kick butt.