I know somewhere I've seen the suggestion of either purchasing or making a long tool rest (12-24" or more) if you plan to frequently turn spindles. I can't for the life of me though find the...
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I know somewhere I've seen the suggestion of either purchasing or making a long tool rest (12-24" or more) if you plan to frequently turn spindles. I can't for the life of me though find the...
Yeah I'll likely go for the spiral cutterhead on the jointer. I'm still going to have to stick with standard blades on the planer though. I simply don't have the funds for it now. It looks like I...
I'm planning my shop purchases with my limited budget. I've got the 17" bandsaw picked out and initially I was going to purchase a planer and jointer with spiral cutter heads but I really can't...
I'm looking at the Cutech benchtop 6" jointer as an option to get me started with some banjo building. The majority of the longer stock I'll be working with is 26-28" long. I see the table length...
Good lord this is complicated. When I finally get my saw can I just have you pick out the three or four blades I'll need to cover all tasks I'll likely endeavor? I think particle physics is an...
Trick question for you then, when looking into a resaw blade, what is likely to provide better results; a wider blade (3/4") that is thinner gauge (allowing more tension), or a smaller blade...
Actually I didn't know that purchasing a custom made blade was even an option, let alone the preferred practice. Good to know. And thanks for the awesome link on blades.
In your experience with...
Well here is an issue. The new G0817 saw specs state that it takes a 120" blade up to 3/4" wide. Looking at Grizzly's website, there are only 3 blades that are 120 inches, all are closeout, and all...
The other way to approach this question would be to simply ask, what benefits would 513X2BF have over this new 14" Grizzly saw? Slightly larger throat, another inch of table width, and the ability...
This has sparked my interest a bit. I was really wanting the 513X2BF but I don't currently have a shop set up with 220 and I'm not sure when that will happen down the road, so I'd like to just get...
I think another big question is this; if you are dead set on a 14" (as in you don't have any way to get a 220 outlet setup for example), is the 1/2 horsepower increase and increase in resaw capacity...
Size savings is not an argument on this 14" either as it is actually taller than the 17" saws. Footprint savings is negligible.
Anyone else had experience with the Cutech? That looks like an interesting one at that price point. The few reviews I've read seem to be pretty positive.
As one in the market for a bandsaw, how would you convince me to go for a 14" when I can have the 17" set up the same way for the same price? The only benefit I see to the 14" would be the 110...
I haven't looked into these in a while because I was leaning more towards a larger floor model. Since that may be several years out though I was thinking of just breaking down a picking up a more...
I'm looking at instrument building and perhaps some Windsor chairs. Not much needed in the way of power tools for Windsor chairs except a lathe, which I already have. Bandsaw will be more...
Grizzly makes all of these responses problematic. I have watched CL forever and anytime something worthwhile pops up around here, it's priced at or above what I could buy new from Grizzly.
In...
I'm in the process of trying to buy a new house that comes with an old barn and I'm finally starting to see the possibility of having my 'shop' come to reality in the old barn. There would be lots...
I am looking for a cross-sled cutter setup to make precision cuts on turnings. I'd like to turn some banjo rims and I see many folks using these metal lathe type cross-sled cutters for doing the...
About a year ago I was in Woodcraft looking through all of their books and I picked up a smaller format book (pretty sure it was hardcover) that was, if I recall correctly, a reprint of an antique...
What are the "quality of build" issues I have to consider between these three bandsaws because the specs seem to just step up in each machine (i.e. 2hp motor in the 17" Grizzly, 2.5 hp motor in the...
Nice! Thanks! Why would you heat the metal before whacking the wood handle on? Wouldn't heating the metal cause it to expand slightly, so when you whack the wood handle on it, the handle will...
The simplest tool ever made as far as I'm concerned...a tapered metal rod. Why does everyone sell them for over $100??!??
This should be a $20 tool. What am I missing and why does it look like I...
A lot of responses to this thread. As a beginner turner myself, I have to give props to the Delta 46-460. I LOVE IT!! I am sure I will eventually get to the limits of the tool and will eventually...
There must be a way to move into the process slowly rather than diving right in and calling yourself a business. Does someone who does beading or glass blowing at their kitchen table have to call...