Ya, time will tell on the clean vs. messy...guessing I know where it'll end up
. Sorry to hear your Jet didn't work out-was it the 12" bench top model (JDP-12)? I've only messed with mine a little bit, but the spindle seemed solid. I guess time will tell, I sure hope it works fine. Would suck trying to ship it back...
I'd be curious for any shop pics, John. I remember the setup you had when I stopped by in MT, but sounds like you've added some stuff. I always like seeing what other guys have and what's most useful. I know before, I wouldn't have thought more than one drill press would be good-I could see having a whole wall of them, now
. Hope you're managing to keep warm up in the frozen north.
Jeremy