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burkhome
08-13-2010, 10:53 AM
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.
JPG40504
08-13-2010, 11:03 AM
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!
burkhome
08-13-2010, 11:24 AM
Thanks for the imput. Probably not is the way I am leaning.
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.
8iowa
08-13-2010, 11:53 AM
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.