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   RSRose | Oct 24, 2002 08:20pm | #1

   I agree that's a good price for such a piece of equipment. I couldn't get it to come up at $119, even by clicking the "Order from printed catalog" button. I called the 800 number and they gave me the $119 price.

   R

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   JosephJohn32 | Oct 24, 2002 09:03pm | #2

   That does sound like a pretty good deal.  I have ordered from Harbor Freight before, and wasn't completely satisfied with the quality.  Do please let us know how you like the DC.  Might order one myself.

   By the way, would "be seeing you" be an obscure "Prisoner" reference??

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   TKanzler | Oct 24, 2002 09:56pm | #3

   I have ordered from Harbor Freight before, and wasn't completely satisfied with the quality.

   I'm nervous about their stuff too, but not too much can go wrong with a fan on a motor shaft, except maybe the motor.  I was going to build a cyclone (Wood Mag), but I'll give this a try first.  I'll build a closet (in my basement shop, which I was going to do anyway for the cyclone) with sound insulation and 1 or 2 micron return air filters from a Delta/Jet air cleaner in the door, along with new bags, and see what happens.  I don't think I'd buy something that cuts wood from them, though, without seeing it work first. 

   By the way, would "be seeing you" be an obscure "Prisoner" reference??

   Yes, it is!  You're the first to notice (or at least mention) it.  I thought for sure someone would mention it when Leo McKern died and it was discussed next door on Breaktime a while back.  I left a cryptic post regarding Leo having played Number 2 (twice) on that series.  I was a big Secret Agent (Danger Man in the UK), The Prisoner, and in general Patrick McGoohan  fan.  It wasn't a very well known series, though highly acclaimed, as you probably already know.  I was a kid when it originally aired, and I remember none of my classmates having any idea what I was talking about (about almost anything, come to think of it).  To them, Rover was a dog and The Village was Greenwich Village.  Oh, well.  Six of one.... 

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=21883.3

   Be seeing you...Edit: Just can't seem to get the link right.

   Edited 10/24/2002 2:57:25 PM ET by TDKPE

   Edited 10/24/2002 3:03:22 PM ET by TDKPE

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   JosephJohn32 | Oct 24, 2002 10:47pm | #4

   Where am I?

   - The village

   What do you want?

   - Information

   You won't get it.

   - By hook or by crook, we will.

   Who are you?

   - You are number 6.

   I am not a number, I am a FREE MAN!!!

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   booch | Oct 25, 2002 12:50am | #5

   I've watched that show for over 3 or 4 episodes and never caught the thread. I'm glad it has a fan base. It always seemed like a backdrop for displays of angst.

   From Dr. Who to Hercule Poirot I eat up that minimalist TV format. The Prisoner always escaped me.

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   efarmer4 | Oct 25, 2002 05:36am | #6

   "That would be telling."Edward

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   TKanzler | Oct 25, 2002 07:39am | #7

   Ha ha ha ha ha ha ! ! !Be seeing you...

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   TKanzler | Oct 25, 2002 07:49am | #8

   I'm also feeling the urge to visit North Wales in 2003.

   http://www.portmeirion-village.com/en/features.php?id=24&MID=38Be seeing you...

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   Azeddie | Oct 25, 2002 08:02pm | #9

   iT IS A dam good DEAL...I got it about a month ago, having it hitched up to my table saw and planer, it is smooth running and NOT shoddy construction. VERY GOOD suction....I don't usually buy HF at all but I could not resist this one..

   Glad I did

   makinsawdust
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   RSRose | Oct 26, 2002 12:39am | #10

   Good to hear. Mine's on the way.

   R

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   TKanzler | Oct 26, 2002 01:10am | #11

   Ditto what Rich Rose said.  And even if I wanted to return it (I haven't gotten it yet, of course, and I understand demand is so high they're backordered), I understand their return policy is very generous.  I don't know how HF is making money at that price.  And what's the story with this, and presumably other, hidden sales?  I wonder what else might be had there at bargain prices.  Be seeing you...