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Modern production workflows rely on specialized software that allows for:
| Feature | Virginia Stendhall (Vintage) | Modern Chinese Portable | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Build material | ¼" boiler plate | 10-gauge mild steel | | Gear mechanism | Bronze worm gear (serviceable) | Cast zinc (disposable) | | Refractory life | 500–800 pours | 150–200 pours | | Parts availability | Limited, community-supported | Generic but low quality | | Resale value | High (appreciating) | Depreciates |
: Talent is found where people live, not where they perform.