I've always considered an Engineer's primary function to be determining how things can go wrong. Then address each of those things in a given design...
Bill, thanks. I'm in L.A. and there a BUNCH of used Baldors around me for very reasonable prices. Question, if I may. It appears most Baldor 3-phase...
Richard, thanks very much. Unfortunately, I have a very small shop and that would take up too much room. I guess I pretty much need a benchtop device...
Could you get a small VFD spindle from a CNC machine and bolt it sideways? They make all sorts of blade holders for machine tools (look for "slitting...
If you ever go for a hike in the woods, make sure to bring a pocket knife. That way, if you get lost, you can take out the knife and start sharpening...
My CSX-18 came with the same organizer lid and I've already taken advantage of that when I was at my daughter's apartment to assemble a new bed frame...