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1207 days ago

I’m in the midst of a project, and need a spindle steady. I’ve seen a lot of homemade, and they look good. I’m thinking of buying instead of making, but all thoughts are appreciated. The only 2 that I have seen commercially made are the Oneway and Woodcraft. I have never used one. For a Jet 12 -20. Thanks!

-- It must be jelly baby, cause jam don't shake like that...

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UnionLabel home \| projects \| blog 660 posts in 1370 days #1 posted 1207 days ago	Woodcraft may be the best bet. I went to Jet, but the only one they talk about is on the JWL-1220. -- Methods are many,Principles are few.Methods change often,Principles never do.
a1Jim home \| projects \| blog 87188 posts in 1746 days #2 posted 1207 days ago	I think Grizzly has one very reasonable -- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Les Hastings home \| projects \| blog 1246 posts in 1943 days #3 posted 1207 days ago	I use the Oneway and have been very happy with it. Its very sturdy and adjusts easily. I’ve had mine for at least 10 years or so. -- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
hairy home \| projects \| blog 1763 posts in 1701 days #4 posted 1207 days ago	I forgot about Grizzly. It’s basically the same as Woodcraft. From what I can see, Oneway uses rubber wheels, the other 2 appear to be bearings. -- It must be jelly baby, cause jam don't shake like that...

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