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  0 Thread: shopfox w1852
Post: RE: shopfox w1852

In general I agree. It should be noted there are differences. The G0766 has 3 hp motor that draws 4 amps. The Jet knock off has a 2hp motor that draws 5 amps. The shopfox W1852 has a 3hp motor tha...
wgbaggs Woodturning 3 2,844 06-02-2019, 06:44 PM
  0 Thread: tachometer for Powermatic 45
Post: RE: tachometer for Powermatic 45

Just a thought, if you have means of changing speeds, and it appears you do, a handheld non contact tachometer can purchased very reasonably off of Amazon. That would give you the speed readings y...
wgbaggs Woodturning 11 7,252 06-02-2019, 02:42 PM
  0 Thread: shopfox w1852
Post: shopfox w1852

Hey guys, Haven't posted in a long time. So, I'm going to open a can of worms, and ask for opinions on the shopfox w1852. It's very similar to the grizzly G0766 and the Jet 1840. I'm looking to ...
wgbaggs Woodturning 3 2,844 06-02-2019, 11:48 AM
  0 Thread: Face Shield Question
Post: Face Shield Question

Does anyone here use the bubble visor face shield sold by Craft Supplies? If you do, is it worth the price? Thanks for any and all replies. Bill
wgbaggs Woodturning 7 4,470 04-21-2018, 03:48 PM
  0 Thread: A chuck question
Post: RE: A chuck question

I have a grizzly 1495 lathe the spindle is 1x12. That rules out the talon. Does anyone have experience with the record chuck the craft supplies sells? The nova looks very good for the money.
wgbaggs Woodturning 12 7,452 10-14-2017, 03:26 PM
  0 Thread: A chuck question
Post: A chuck question

I am going to be upgrading to a better chuck. Currently use the cheapie grizzly chuck with Tommy bars. They don't always hold. So,I am considering several different chucks, the prices vary. I'm ...
wgbaggs Woodturning 12 7,452 10-14-2017, 08:00 AM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you

Name's Bill When Mom Used all three names (William Griffith Bagnall) I ducked. bought a crapsman twin tube back in 83. that lathe shook so bad and so crappy I only turned when there was no other so...
wgbaggs Woodturning 457 148,520 03-15-2008, 10:01 PM

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