I've used a couple of Casolin machines, namely a four-sided planer and a regular P/T. The build quality is excellent and I would say it's pretty much on par with the SCM gear if not a little better in some respects. I can't comment on how good the spindle moulder is though, although I've seen shafts for sale for a Casolin and they look identical to an SCM shaft so perhaps some parts are interchangeable?