Unhappy with latest Wood Review

Makita didn't get reviewed because every man and his dog has one and knows how they work:q I don't have any Makita gear (mine's Bosch and Metabo) and even I know their gear is top notch.

I always get the AWR not so much because of the technical details, but there's always something inspirational in there. For example in the latest issue, the dove tailed serving tray has given me exactly the inspiration I needed to make something for my mother. Different design but same concept. I've been buying AWR for ~2yrs and every issue has at least one such nugget in there. It's definitiely worth the $9.50 every 3 months.

For technical know-how, ideas and information, I turn to Australian Woodsmith, which I also buy every issue of.

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Originally Posted by Harry R

Makita didn't get reviewed because every man and his dog has one and knows how they work:q I don't have any Makita gear (mine's Bosch and Metabo) and even I know their gear is top notch.

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That's all well and good, except that everyone also knows Festool, Metabo and Hitachi are good too, better than Makita which IMHO need to pick up their game a bit. Dewalt is reasonable (not great), but it would be nice to know how they compare. Add to the argument that some brands slip in quality...take AEG, which used to be especially good!

Cheers,

all well and good, however unless AWR BUY the units to test them then they are wholey reliant on the supplier to send a sample for testing...

Who am I to say that some companies may NOT want thier tools compared...

however I too would like to see some solid recommendations at times; for isntance Phil Ashley (??) the machinary editor should occasionally provide a definitive recommendation or even provide a star rating like the batt drill guy....

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Originally Posted by Zed

all well and good, however unless AWR BUY the units to test them then they are wholey reliant on the supplier to send a sample for testing...

Who am I to say that some companies may NOT want thier tools compared...

however I too would like to see some solid recommendations at times; for isntance Phil Ashley (??) the machinary editor should occasionally provide a definitive recommendation or even provide a star rating like the batt drill guy....

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I agree Zed,

Some machinery comparisons are next to useless, there is hardly any testing and they merely let you know what brands exist, something I can search for myself.

Zelk

not quite true Zelk - he does put them thru their paces and he is very knowledgeable... I just want his definitive opinion...

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Originally Posted by Zed

not quite true Zelk - he does put them thru their paces and he is very knowledgeable... I just want his definitive opinion...

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Sure Zed, he may put them to through their paces. My point is that, I feel disappointed that the information offered lacks depth, for what ever reason. This is based on comparing his reviews to that of others on the same equipment, that I was interested in buying. I feel that he treads very carefully when reviewing. I guess his reviews are sufficent for nothing more than light reading.

This is of course is nothing more than my very own, highly valued, opinion.

Cheers,
Zelk

I re-read the mag again last night, and I should clarify things.

I actaully enjoyed the Church article, it followed on from the Grand Designs show with hand carved stairs. I thought Dereks article was excellent. I was just peeved with the lack of a Dewalt 18v in the cordless article.

I read Derek's article today and I thought it was great.