Great thread, Steve..........thanks for the pics and narrative...........I am like some of the others...........yep, someday! Hopefully not a too distant someday! Glad you put some info about the speed changes and the 2 pulley system......something I had wondered about, and the high efficiency motor.........
I also noticed a bearing setting on the ways in one of the pics......is that one of the spindle bearings? Looks to be heavy duty sealed and no doubt American made? Those quality parts make up for more refined performance usually.......NICE!
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