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So if you had to choose only one which would you choose? I really need one, but I'm not sure which is a better purchase. Doesn't a planer do basically the same thing as a jointer only on a grander scale?

It seems to me that a jointer is limited to about 6" while a planer can handle up to 12" (for ...

admin wrote:The motor is dual voltage.

Dual voltage, but is it dual frequency? 50 Hz capable?

I see everyone's point of view. I have a pen mill with a 7mm and a 8mm bore, but now I need a bigger one! never ends does it? I have also used the disk sander in the sander position, but thought that if I left the SS in drill press mode and mounted the sanding disk I could level it with the blank ...

Has anyone ever tried to square a pen blank using their disk sander in the drill press position? I've been having a problem squaring the pen blanks due to the different size diameters of the tubes. I thought that if I drilled them out in the drill press and then mounted the disk sander the ends ...

Craigslist is a great site; I've used it several times. I once tried to sell my Shopsmith on there and actually got a hit on it; I was totally surprised. The guy said he wanted to buy my "item" from Craigslist (his exact words). I emailed him and asked if he wanted any further pics of the items ...

Well Tango, I'll be with David Ellsworth later this month. This is thru the AAW chater of a turners club I'm in.

That's great. I can't imagine how informative this class is going to be. It's pretty tough to find classes like this over here... especially classes that are taught in English! :D

Learn To Turn by Barry Gross... chisels down the best learning guide I've ever seen. Starts off with a description of each tool and how to use it properly. At the end there are several great starter projects. I've also purchased "How to Turn a Peppermill, Focus on Design" by Ted Sokolowski; another ...

I have to say, that was the most informative thread I've ever read. Thanks a million for all the tips and info... what-a-job!

Bravo

I love working like that...
...I had an uncle that I used to work with some on his apartment buildings. He would time after time carefully measure stuff even like floor covering down to 1/64th of an inch. He would get so intent on getting the 1/64th of an inch right that he would miss the ...

Keep stumblin' Dusty, that was a heckuva find!