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I purchased the Rikon upgrade guides for my 10-324 14” bandsaw soon after they came out as they were discounted for promotion and I have learned nothing gets cheaper in our hobby. Had the saw about 5 or 6 years now and fits my needs perfectly for the money I was willing to spend at the time...

Well, new to us anyway. Got it set up at the proper height for her to begin turning. Less intimidating for her that the old Powermatic P90 with VFD added in the background. This lathe runs smooth as butter. Will add some weight to the lower shelf but will work nicely. I am sure I will be using...

Thanks for approving my application. Ben turning since Jr High Shop Class with Mr. Fox. Didn't turn a pen until a few year ago, but found it enjoyable and rewarding. I'm a retired US Naval Officer (LDO.) Been working a Woodcraft Norfolk/Virginia Beach for a few years now doing Saturday Demos and...

Ever heard of- You can't see the forest for the trees? Started to turn two pens for archery tournament door prizes. I used the right wheel on my Rikon grinder and was pleased with the results. However, it got good results and had no more thoughts on it. But I looked at the other wheel and...

When I turned five bottle stoppers and 20+ pens my Rikon mini lathe started making unhappy noises so I bought a new bigger model. That 1 horse motor sounds unstoppable and very smooth. It was close between this lathe and an equivalent Jet lathe, but this one fit on the existing stand and...

So I am going to buy a new lathe in a week or so after I do my research. I am very tired moving belts on my Rikon. Although I have been granted the blessing of spending 2k on a lathe, Laguna Tools 18-47, I find it difficult to do so in this economy. What I have decided to get is the Delta...