David Walser
I guess I'm in the minority. I have a spindlemaster and I like it. I was introduced to the tool when I took a week long class at CSUSA in 2003. I was told it was easier to use than a skew for planing cuts and for turning a bead. I've found that to be true. It's less prone to catch and I find I can turn a bead with a more consistent radius (going left and right) then I can with a skew. Like a skew, it leaves a very nice finish.

I still like using my skews, but the spindlemaster is a valued part of my arsenal.

My only problem with the tool is I wasn't told how to sharpen it. So, I tried to touch up the edge with my grinder. Big mistake. Fortunately, someone came up with a "formula" for sharpening a spindlemaster using Tormek's SVD-185 - Articulated Gouge Jig and I was able to restore the original cutting edge to my spindlemaster.