Initially I bought the harbor freight on, I think it was around $60. Boy what a waist of money. I used it twice and put it in the recycle bin. That thing was like a horse galloping. I bought the Dewalt DW788. I think it’s pretty good. Very little vibrations.
I am thinking to install a thin top on it. The hole is too big and I am concern small pieces will fall through.
But first learn the basics. I have downloaded some practice patterns for that. I also flattened some left over palette wood. we will see how it goes.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA