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I am considering the above bandsaw for resawing using a 3/4 inch blade, and also using a smaller blade for circular log cuts for bowl blanks. I am concerned that only the more expensive bandsaws are suitable for the the higher tension needed for 3/4 inch blades. This is considered a mid range...

One of my problems is not being able to obtain good quality wood for scroll saw projects. I think its a universal problem. I end up using mainly plywood. If you put a lot of effort into a project, it will look and be better and be more prized if it is made from solid wood. I was thinking that...

I have an Axminster K10 Chuck Package including Screw Chuck, Faceplate and C Dovetail Jaws. Because my lathe is the Jet 1220VS I will mainly be working on a variety of small size projects. I plan to make a plate (6 to 8 inch diam) , convex on both sides, and fit a mini clock in centre drilling...

I was fortunate to get some logs from an Ash tree. As a newbie, I stupidly had them cut too small, the diameter is 10 inches and the lengths are only 5 inches. I have since been told that the lengths should be greater than the diameter. So having only used my lathe for a day, wonder how I can...

Hello everyone, I am new to woodturning, and am in the middle of a course, and just unpacked a set up my new Jet 1220VS lathe today. I have a question regarding its speed regulation. The variable speed is controlled by the electronic control box, and speed is variable within six step pulley...