RichMagnone
02-16-2005, 10:52 PM
Notwithstanding the fact that Norm just showed us all how to turn a bat, I have had delusions since the birth of my son of being able to turn a bat that he could use one day... a little ways from now.
That said, my current wood wanderings have taken to me starting wood turning. The Jet Mini sure seems like a nice way to break in - plenty of room for pens, chisel handles and other fun stuff.
The question is this: one day, when I am ready to make that bat, will I just need to shell out $50 to get the extension table or will the mini be too wimpy (1/2 HP) to turn a bat? Should I just get the next model up? aka JWL-1236 (3/4 hp)?
That said, my current wood wanderings have taken to me starting wood turning. The Jet Mini sure seems like a nice way to break in - plenty of room for pens, chisel handles and other fun stuff.
The question is this: one day, when I am ready to make that bat, will I just need to shell out $50 to get the extension table or will the mini be too wimpy (1/2 HP) to turn a bat? Should I just get the next model up? aka JWL-1236 (3/4 hp)?