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I'm looking for something like this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=665
but it looks like the only thing that comes close that is available in the
US is a $1000+ machine made by Husqvarna. Is this some vast conspiracy by
the rental industry, or am I simply not looking in the right places?

As stated by others, you want something like a Bluebird
http://www.bluebirdintl.com/products/combers/

There's a bunch of them for sale on Ebay in the $400-$500 range. The problem
with ones from the rental place is that they get so much use that the
tines/fingers get worn down and don't always do such a great job.

-al sung
Rapid Realm Technology, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA