"RonB" wrote in message

Deb:
I have been a woodworker for many years but became a turning "newbie"
during
the past year. With this said I might not fully understand you needs. But
have you looked at Jet's 1442? It is a pretty heavy machine for the
money
but does miss some of your criteria

The lower speed range is 450, a bit above your desired 300 rpm.

I checked mine with an optical tachometer this weekend. Lowest spindle
speed, marked 450 rpm on the speed control, was actually around 390. Not
sure why, but I'm not complaining.

Max