On May 12, 3:55 pm, "Vic Baron" <vgba...@hotmail.com> wrote: I find that on occasion I have the need for a turned item - a leg, a candleholder, etc. I'm not into pens or turning bowls or general turning for that matter. I had a full size lathe years ago and dabble a bit and still have the cutting tools. I do not have room for a full size lathe in my Shop/garage and have been looking

Neil, I use a 12" Craftsman for several years also, about 20 years. Because the 18" Rikon got the best reviews I ordered the 18" model to replace my Craftsman. As far as I was concerned I got too little for what I was expecting. The biggest problem was with tracking and with 2 weeks of use learned to hate roller bearings in general. If you are truly looking to upgrade to an enjoyable saw for

Of these three I pick the Jet. Also, consider a Delta. On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:40:56 GMT, "Neil Larson" <neillarson@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Im looking to replce my 20 year old Craftsman 12" bandsaw. I will use it primarily for resawing, cuting dovetails and joints and some bandsaw boxes. I am trying to make my mind up between the Rinkon 10-325, Powermatic PWBS-14CS and the Jet JWBS

Chicago area, too bad. But thanks anyway. "Roy" <rp77469@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:3i4as219nthj3n2viuh3v60k7hmq3vuuva@4ax.com... I bought a used Jet a couple years ago, and have been pleased with it. I wish it had a little bigger motor though. If you are in the Houston area, I know a guy with a 3hp Minimax he needs to sell. I wish I could afford to buy it

In article <Ij7xh.24615$yC5.15322@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net>, "Neil Larson" <neillarson@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Im looking to replce my 20 year old Craftsman 12" bandsaw. I will use it primarily for resawing, cuting dovetails and joints and some bandsaw boxes. I am trying to make my mind up between the Rinkon 10-325, Powermatic PWBS-14CS and the Jet JWBS-14DX. The Basics: