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IMO Not owning either but at 10er, I looked at the price difference between the two and if I am reading it correctly it is only 400. If you plan to use the lathe and turn bowls or vases, or other than spindle turnings I would suggest the power pro for its lower speed. In some cases 750 is a bit fast...

Cliffy, Dusty is correct that you will need the to more concerned with the slop in the miter gauge and table slot. You should probably consider a sled to do the wedges. You can google to get some ideas on how to make one. I took three or four iterations before I got one that I liked and worked well....

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Has power tool for everyone, plus bits, drill chuck, lathe centers. 100 takes all

Watch a YouTube about making hearing aid batteries last longer, he put tape over the batteries when he removed them, I though that might leave a sticky residue. So I decided to use the original covering to put over one of them when I took them out Result was about 17 hrs. Difference. I don’t wear th...

JNewton
Where are you located. I could have a jointer you might be interested if not to far.

But it looks like the speed changer is missing the adjustable pulley.

Bob

I believe they are about a 1/4" thick and could be made from hardboard. I have made some for a bandsaw from aluminum, but they were not 1/4 thick. I was luck that I had a hole saw of the correct diameter.
If you had a 3" hole saw it should be easy to make.

Bob

You may be able to get a machine shop to bore a 13/16 hole. Online you can find 3/4" three step pulley.

Joebob80,
Copied the instructions on how to use the saw, but not sure they will show up.
Had to reduce to get attached.
Bob Here is a PDF file