Zormpas
I find that claim about Swedish metallurgy very hard to believe. I have long personal experience with Swedish steel and it is very high quality. I have been involved in a few shunts both on and off the track with my beloved Swedish SAAB cars and have always been amazed at the strength of the steel those cars are made of.
Kinda kick myself for not buying a Lathi when they where reasonably priced.
Bob