My Latest Tool Purchases:
Laguna Revo 18-36 Lathe
Grizzly GO833P Table Saw
Grizzly GO555XH Resaw Bandsaw

Tool Upgrades:

Shelix Cutterheads:
I upgraded my jointer and planer with Shelix Cutterheads

Varible Speed Lathe Motor
Besided my large lathe I have a small Delta midi lathe (it was actually my first lathe). I didn't use it very often, but at times it comes in handy when I have a project on the big lathe and need to make an extra part. I almost got rid of it, but decided to keep it (I'm glad I did!). Since I was going to keep it, I decided to upgrade the motor with a variable speed motor. It works great, but I'd like to have digital read-out for it. I bought one of those cheap ones, but it doesn't work. The guy claims it's an interferance issue with the motor (he tells me AFTER I purchased it!). So if anyone knows of a digital readout that works and is readonably priced, I'd be glad to hear from you.

Dust Collection Upgrades:
I finally upgraded the dust collection in my main shop 2024!
I have a Delta 50-760 Dust Collector in my flat wood area of the shop, and a separate smaller 2-stage in my lathe studio.
First I removed the old main line I installed 20 years ago that was suppose to be 'temporary'. At the time I had to do it on the cheap so I used 4" black corrugated tubing that's used for water run-off. I replaced it with 4" Schedule 40 PVC. I purchased some for a drainage project outside, and had just enough leftover for this.

Thien Baffle Top Hat Cyclone
The next upgrade I made to the dust collection system was to add a top hat cyclone with a Thien baffle and separate collection drum to my Delta 50-760 dust collector. Several years ago I upgraded the top felt bag with a pleated filter. I wanted to add the cyclone, but wasn't sure which style I wanted to use. Then the project went onto the back burner. Finally after needing to clean out the filter again, I decided it was time to add the cyclone. I made it with all parts I had on hand in the shop and so far it's working great..