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  1. If the other wood in your shop is 6% I expect you...

    If the other wood in your shop is 6% I expect you live in a fairly dry state.

    I have done a couple maple slab tables and a friend of mine used to have a business making slab tables. He told me he...
  2. As I have started watching more closely it seems...

    As I have started watching more closely it seems like the better named solid second hand machines are a lot more rare than the cheapo ones on craigslist. I have set up a couple craigslist searches to...
  3. An 18" laguna came up on craigslist last night...

    An 18" laguna came up on craigslist last night for $1950cdn. I saw the ad this morning and emailed and offered to buy it full price. It was sold already. Now I am just sad.
  4. I screwed up....I should have grabbed it. If...

    I screwed up....I should have grabbed it. If there is a next time you watch how fast I move!
  5. Dang! I just called the guy up to buy his Laguna...

    Dang! I just called the guy up to buy his Laguna and someone else has offered him $200 MORE for the saw. They are picking it up in the next half hour. I shouldn't have been humming and hawing and...
  6. Price has been the sticking point for me with the...

    Price has been the sticking point for me with the Laguna. I can buy a brand new14/12 Laguna for the same price as the used LT16. I wouldn't have hesitated if the LT16 was a couple hundred cheaper....
  7. I have a picture of the name plate. Not a great...

    I have a picture of the name plate. Not a great pic, but it says Meber, Italy etc.
    374950
  8. I built a belt grinder with a variable frequency...

    I built a belt grinder with a variable frequency drive and a 2hp 3phase 220v motor on it. If motors ever go on a machine like my lathe, drill press or band saw I will put a 3ph motor in and run it...
  9. You guys have a lot of the thoughts I had. My...

    You guys have a lot of the thoughts I had.
    My "shop is my 2 car garage (with no cars of course) and space is an issue or I would keep the 490. I have a nice 20" Delta scroll saw for tight curves, so...
  10. New Rikon 10-324 vs 2002 Laguna LT16 bandsaws

    Hello All,
    New here.

    I have a General 490 bandsaw with a 6" resaw height. I'm a hobby woodworker with some experience. I make native american flutes, knife handles and have done a couple slab...
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