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Is there really an answer to a question like this?
It's like asking for the difference between Andres Segovia and Jimmy Page.

Another lurker here - I don't know about, nor do I have any comment on the so-called kerfuffle mentioned, but I would like to say I got a lot out of Stan's posts in general and in particular the...

This could be because of a recall that was apparently issued last May involving the Ceros. Here's a link that talks about it:...

I've been thinking about upgrading my ancient DeWalt 5".

Form factor and weight are important to me. The brushless motor discussion is interesting. I've been noticing a push toward the brushless...

Van,

All good points. You've now got me thinking about the separate-bandsaw-for-narrow-blades idea..... not that I needed more help with feeding the tool addiction!

Changing subjects but...

Transtint dyes?

I've used them with epoxy from the box stores, not specifically West systems. Don't see why it would work with one and not the other though.

I recently bought the Makita kit. It came with a 55" track. The longer one was obnoxiously expensive plus oversize LTL shipping cost due to the size. So I bought a $25.00 sheet of 1/2" MDF and made a...

Van,
Not to challenge your bandsaw expertise, but what you are saying has not been my experience.

I have a 16" Italian Meber saw, marketed for a few years by Laguna here in the US. I would say...

Hi,
I've been interested in vacuum clamping for some time. The applications I envision would mostly be surface clamping workpieces for routing, maybe sanding. I'm also interested in vacuum clamping...

Okay Rod, that makes sense now. So my milling procedure is exactly the same as yours including the procedure of planing the second edge to final dimension. I invested in a Hammer A3-31 a year ago,...

Rod, my milling sequence is the same as yours with the exception of the order of jointing (your third step). Would you mind sharing why you joint the edge before the face? The traditional method I...

Sometimes you might see a lumberyard use the acronym SL1E (Straight Line 1 Edge)

You're not overthinking it. I built a router table cabinet originally with dust collection at the fence only and an access door to get to the router. The access door basically created a closed...

Hi,
I have the Jessem jig and will try to help. If I understand your issue properly, you are having trouble drilling the holes accurately in the sides. I presume the inaccuracy is in the holes being...

You've touched on an interesting and valid point. When joining two members, there is a balancing act between the size of the joint and the weakening consequence of removing wood to make way for the...

Make sure your thrust bearing can freely spin, and is not seized or clogged up with dust and gunk. Whenever I have seen sparks with euro guides, it is because they are not freely spinning. This goes...

Very nice! I like the sweeping curve in the apron and the angle at which it meets the legs. You obviously took a lot of care.

Some people might say the showstopper burl top pretty much obscures...

I don't know if you will like this suggestion, but I would cut open a small enough area of the drywall on either side of the door, and install blocking that will allow you to securely mount these...

Here's another vote for Ashley Iles chisels. I recently upgraded to them from my good old 20+ year old Marples Blues (Sheffield), and there is no comparison. The MK II bench chisel is excellent, and...

Hi,
I highly recommend the simple techniques taught by Michael Fortune for tuning a bandsaw, including the aspect you are asking about. You can watch him demonstrating it in this video:...

Van,
Reading in to your comment, I am suspecting if not for the OP's bias against Grizzly, you might be inclined to recommend one or more of their models. I have heard people say that some kind of...

Hi,
I second the suggestion to give Hammer's tech support in Delaware a call. The two times I have done so, I've always gotten a tech on the phone very quickly, and while one was better than the...

A break from politics.

Plus I wouldn't mind joining the track saw club, if a deal's on the table.

Yes, sure would like to hear a Stevie Nicks cover of it.

So following this information, would it be advisable to leave the machine in jointer mode, or at least with the planer drive wheel disengaged, when finished up using the machine?