Great middle weight lathe
927255
I have been using the lathe for about 9 months now and i really like it.  I have mostly used it for bowls but I have done a few spindle projects.  I really like the variable speed and constant speed under load that the VFD provides.  I can run at 50 rpm for sanding, finishing etc. and then quickly spin fast for polishing.  I did add about 300# with boards and concrete blocks because it wobbled a little with large bowl blanks.  Now it is rock solid.  Set-up was pretty easy given the weight of the lathe.  I have not found a project where the power of the lathe was a limitation.  I did just add the extension because I wanted to be able to slide the tail stock further down just to get it out of the way.  I am tallish, so I have it set on 3 1/2" blocks to get the spindle height up.
3483062
I purchased this machine to do double-duty:  joining and surface planing.  It's been a great machine and I'm real glad I have it.  I especially like the variable speed it has.  Operationally, I haven't had any problem doing joining; I usually keep the depth of cut at 1/32nd inch - this makes for lots of cuts, but I'd rather do multiple cuts lightly, rather than 2 or 3 deep cuts.  Using it as a surface planer, it leaves a very thin ridge on the board, but I think that is due to a small nick in one of the knives; I can sand or use a block plane to take the ridge out.  I've used this tool on ash, maple, and pine, and haven't had any problems.  On start-up, it takes a few extra seconds to get it up to speed, but it's not a problem for me. It is loud, so using ear protection is a good idea, as well as some sort of dust collection.  OVerall, I'm very pleased with this tool.
3513172
Everything my husband expected it to be. Great lathe.  Runs quite not like his old wood lathe. Great price too. Would recommend to anyone.
652628
I really liked this Multi-Tool by Makita. It has a good weight to it. Not heavy but enough to make you feel you are holding a quality tool. I really like the keyless blade change. It makes changing blades quick and easy. The speed adjuster is also great. You don't always need the same power for all jobs, so it's good to be able to adjust the speed. This also helps with the noise. I had another multi-tool prior to this one and it was very noisy. This is quieter, especially at lower speeds. Overall, another great tool by Makita.
1240708
I compared this with the Makita 9227-c side by side.  The Milwaukee is a good deal beefier and I'm confident it will run all day long if I ask it to.  Note one difference is the Makita has a hook and loop (velcro) disk if you are for or against that.  The Milwaukee has a plain rubber disk.  I don't know if H&L is an option or not.
I use this for final buff-out of high gloss lacquer furniture finishes and it works great.
A nice feature is that the back has a "stand" of sorts, so you can lay the tool down securely without contaminating the bonnet.  Also nice is the twist-lock cord that helps prevent breaking the conductors at the point where it leaves the tool.  I have this problem with other tools that require a sharp bend to get them back in their cases.
This is variable speed, with a dial, so all you do is dial in the speed and pull the trigger switch.  The speed dial is conveniently located at thumb-tip above the trigger.
2850525
I went to a woodworking store in KC with the intention of buying the Delta Lathe.  The manager of the shop said for the extra $100 the Jet Lathe is a better value.  I still didn't want to drop the extra $100 but he insisted  that if I didn't like the Jet he would take it back.  He was right. The Jet  was a solid lathe and a solid buy.
557578
I bought this about a month ago and it has worked perfectly.  For spindle work,  I find it easier to use this style than a 4 spur drive center.  With the 4 spur, you have to take the center our of the lathe, hammer it into the end of the blank, and load both back into the lathe.  With this, you center stays in the lathe the whole time, you just put on a net blank, crank the tailstock until the teeth engage and you are good to go.
2613543
This machine is a great value. I've been using it for about six months on everything from 14 gauge to 3/4" mild steel. I've been very impressed with the cut quality. As other reviewers have mentioned, clean and DRY air are critical to problem-free operation and consumable life.
3158954
I bought this big wet saw very soon after it became available on Amazon a few years ago, and I paid just under a thousand for it. I've used it on dozens of jobs and it always makes a professional looking cut.

My only complaints: 1) it is heavy, even when broken down into three pieces, and 2) it won't make diagonal cuts on 24" square tile without propping up the tile over the lip on the sliding table.

BUT, Overall I'm very happy with the saw.  If the water pump is turned down to the right volume, it does not spray water and leaves the surrounding floor dry. It makes very accurate long cuts - especially if I make a shallow cut on the first pass.  This is really important when making large matching mitre joints.

I've only had to make one small adjustment to the table and that might have been from my own occasional rough handling.  Nice to know that there are set screws for angle and height adjustments in every conceivable direction, just in case.

I don't know if a lighter tile saw would be able to be in constant use and still make accurate cuts, so I would have to imagine that the added weight is worth it.
117013
Would recommend to anyone considering these countersinks.  Look forward to their expected performance soon.  A  great buy  and addition  to the mini  lathe
1473118
A very good bit. Not he best, but probably pretty close for its price. I use it as an end mill for v-carving with a small CNC machine. It's perfect for that through hard wood. My feeds and speeds are conservative but I've been very happy with it
4161845
It's working out great for my project.  The Dremel 199 cutter worked great on this @ 10-15K RPM cutting it instead of melting through it.
4409816
This saw works perfectly for my needs. I am not a professional carpenter or in construction, but for moderate repairs and remodeling around the house, this saw is great.

It is a bit heavier than I expected, but it is well balanced. It has plenty of power, and it is easy to control.

My only negative is that the depth setting is a bit awkward to adjust without laying the saw on its side.
1835905
I bought this to add much needed functional length to my Powermatic 3520 Lathe. It arrived promptly and in good condition. It's straight forward to install, but get a helper if you can. It is HEAVY and lining up the screws with one hand while holding the attachment in the other is doable but not so much fun. Clean and wax the top to prevent corrosion from turning green wood just as you would the Lathe top.
1475415
Great chuck for the mini lathe from Harbor Freight. The jaws open up pretty wide and have a small bevel to really grip the wooden blank.  The best part of this chuck is the easy to tighten mechanism using the included T-Handle. one hand operation while holding the wood in place. Also comes with a threaded post if you want to screw into one end of your blank.
2102209
I have a small 7" x 12" metal lathe. I wanted this unit so I did not have to keep chucking up a center drill, drill and countersink, when I had a dozen parts to make. It is a very handy accessory to have for your lathe
2145678
I was between buying this saw (Makita LC1230) and the Dewalt DW872. I usually go with Dewalt but I decided to try Makita this time given all of the great reviews for this saw. The major benefit to this saw over the Dewalt saw and other brands is that the base is made from a solid piece of cast aluminum versus Dewalt which is stamped steel. The blade is smaller but that's not really a drawback for me, the smaller the blade the less deflection when cutting.

I was impressed with the build quality of the saw when I unboxed it. This is heavier duty and extremely well built especially if you're only used to abrasive chop saws. I made a few sample cuts in some 1" square 1/8" wall steel tubing and it cut like butter. The cuts were perfect, dead on 90-degree cuts ready to be welded.

Check youtube out for more information about this saw there are a few good videos showing it.

If your in the market for a dry cut saw under $500 this is the best one you can buy!