[TheForge] back on topic PHs, well, mostly

[Andrew Vida]

ries wrote:
> Again, you are talking about a tool where you are saving $100,000
> over the cost of an equivalent US made one, probably more. Thats
> right- Mike Bondi got a quote in the late 80's for a brand new 150lb
> Chambersburg self contained, a similar hammer in size, but not
> quality, to a 165lb Anyang. The price was around $125k.

Larry Forsythe at CECO quoted me $250K for a new 250# Utility.  This was 
perhaps 3 to 5 years before they went under.  At those prices it is no 
wonder.