I drove 2 hours over to Dadant's warehouse in Paris Texas.  Went to save
the freight on supers and two years worth of jars. While I was there we
cracked open their extractors starting with the low end.  Holding the
equipment in my own hands and checking the weight of the mechanics,
container and motors I dropped my plan for a low end extractor and went
with a mid-range variable speed powered radial 6 frame. Cost seemed
pretty commiserate with value.   Enough to get me through a number of
years of sideline beekeeping and very good resale prospects (as opposed
to plastic) if I choose to move to a high capacity unit. I'm happy, it's
a quality stainless unit and seems to be built for durability. The
powered option was about $150 extra or can be added later (but at a
slightly higher cost). At even $10 an hour for my time the power option
will pay for itself in 2 years.

If I was trying to bootstrap this instead of investing my day job
earnings into it, I'd borrow, rent or buy a used piece first and earn
the money to buy a powered unit when I had to.  Keeping your capital low
is always a good idea, otherwise you end up working for someone besides
your self.


Btw.. On the GM topic ->  I don't resent people who use a GM approach.
I've owned both and personally have had better luck with the Fords.


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