Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
"Downgrade" from Oneway
Chuck Engstrom
I ordered a couple of Vari-Grind "Upgrade" kits. Their label states "Brass Knob" and shows that in the photo. What arrived had aluminum knobs anodized in bright red, which will wear off plenty soon:
Pretty disappointing from the folks who made fit and finish a feature of their brand. I sent them back for refund -- they're not a necessity and I can make something nicer myself.
Re: "Downgrade" from Oneway
Dick Coers
Agreed, not what you paid for. But, the only problem they’ve had was breakage of the plastic knob when you dropped it. Personally can’t imagine wearing off the anodized finish. I only use two positions and it takes such a little bit of effort on the knob. Don’t see any issue with fit or finish.
Re: "Downgrade" from Oneway
mikeee12345
Anodized surfaces used on metals these days are very durable and harden the metal. I know of a number of applications where anodized aluminum is now outperforming raw brass components of the same design in a number of hard use items.
Re: "Downgrade" from Oneway
Bill Blasic
Not the point, if the picture is still brass on the box he should have been told about the difference before they were sent. I would not be happy about it either. Aluminum is not an upgrade from brass.
Re: "Downgrade" from Oneway
George Balock
I’m not really sure this is a downgrade. It still functions as well as the brass one. Is probably as durable as the brass. It may be slightly cheaper to produce, but once you throw in the anodizing cost, I’m not sure that is true either. I have to say that everything I’ve ever bought from Oneway performs exactly as they say it will.