In article xXiSe.16415$tT.6211@okepread02, "RonB"
wrote:

I personally cannot think of an advantage unless you routinely move
between wood and metal projects. Most of the multi speed bandsaws I have
seen a used for metal work. My single speed machine cuts everything from
pine to walnut fine. Even ran a little purpleheart through it.

What him say.

--
Owen Lowe

Northwest Woodturners,
Cascade Woodturners,
Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild
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Tips fer Turnin': Pour your end-grain sealer into a clean, wide-mouth
clothes detergent bottle. The lid makes a handy dipping container for
your brush and the leftovers will drain back into the bottle when you
recap the jug.