The best advice is to run the lathe slowly and let the abrasive do the work. If you can't feel some resistance for the abrasive cutting, all you are...
ER-11 collets go up to 5/16", but that spindle motor is really small. If you go with the Makita, it would be nice to be able to use 1/2" shanks. 1/8"...
Any taper jig I've ever made has 1/2" plywood as a base so I can use toggle clamps to hold the leg in position. My arms and hands never get close to...
The only dovetail jig that is easy to setup is a Keller. Its second advantage is the thickness of the wood has no effect on the fit. Set the comb one...