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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:47 am
by tango
admin wrote:The motor is dual voltage.
Dual voltage, but is it dual frequency? 50 Hz capable?
Upgrade
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:53 am
by burkhome
I use my SS as a lathe, disc sander, band saw, and occasionally as the horizontal drill press. Is it worth the money to upgrade for those procedures.
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:03 pm
by JPG
burkhome wrote:I use my SS as a lathe, disc sander, band saw, and occasionally as the horizontal drill press. Is it worth the money to upgrade for those procedures.
Tis YOUR money, and YOUR perceived advantages. Probably not, BUT that be YOUR decision. Sorry to be so 'blunt' but that question is haunting all of us who have not made that decision - yet!
Worth
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:24 pm
by burkhome
Thanks for the imput. Probably not is the way I am leaning.
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:32 pm
by beeg
Burkhome, which upgrade are ya talking about? If your talking about a 500 to a 510/520. All ya well get is a bigger table. If you're talking about the PowerPro, you'll get lower and higher speeds, better for drilling and the lathe.
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:53 pm
by 8iowa
burk:
I have just completed some drilling in maple with the 7/8" brad point drill. I set the speed dial on "slow", and frankly, I would like to have had a slightly slower speed. If I had used a forstner bit I would have had to be very careful, as they burn up easily.
When i get the power Pro, the lower speeds will definitely be better for the larger bits.