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I saw one in an email from the LAP but I deleated it.
Jim

It looks a lot like the pair in their logo.

I saw it on this blog post: LINK
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I do like the looks and maybe enough to get one!

Thanks

(09-18-2016, 11:22 AM)EricU Wrote: [ -> ]I saw it on this blog post: LINK
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Hmmm, nice, and I expected it would be, but I'm confused as pricing should be more in line with Starrett retail.    What is the holdfast pricing, does anyone know?

Is there a micro-adjustment on that style of divider?  I'm used to the Starrett style.

(09-18-2016, 04:09 PM)Admiral Wrote: [ -> ]Hmmm, nice, and I expected it would be, but I'm confused as pricing should be more in line with Starrett retail.    What is the holdfast pricing, does anyone know?

If Crucible sells these for $120 it's more than the retail price of the lesser quality Starrett dividers, but not as pricy as their better dividers. They also look a lot nicer than anything Starrett makes. Again assuming the $120 price point, that would put them at less than half the cost of a bespoke divider or compass made by one of the few other makers in the market today.

Based on my experience with the current woodworking market.. Crucible will sell the hell out of these at that price point. 

For anyone who thinks they are too spendy, there are millions of vintage dividers out there waiting to be used.

(09-18-2016, 11:22 AM)EricU Wrote: [ -> ]I saw it on this blog post: LINK
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I'm also a bit confused.  They said they saw a "need" for certain tools, yet the first two tools out of their factory are somewhat commonly available.  I'm not really sure what advantage the dividers have over a set of spring dividers, especially given they are about 2x what a Starrett 6" spring divider goes for retail. Not dissing their tool.  It looks really well made and I'm sure the quality is top notch.  Just wondering what their thinking process is on their tool selection.

"the first two tools out of their factory are somewhat commonly available"

What really matters here is that they have a following, one that is willing to spend because of the "CS" magic.

If Paul Sellers went into boutique tool making (e.g. partnered with a British maker), his success would be beyond imagination. He has tens of thousands of followers and many of them would buy his marking knives (as long as his design looks nicer than the Stanley pocket knives that he has been using), for example. 

After all, celebrities sell a lot much easier in the business world.

Simon

Alan, tool selection could be based on what Raney can easily get out of their CNC today.