Maybe so you can hang it up?
Just one possible use.
Alan

On 12 May 2006 12:58:51 -0700, wrote:

Hi! Can anyone explain the purpose of a small (1/2") hole in the body
of Jet Mini's tool rest? The hole drilled directly in the left shoulder
of the tool rest. I like quality of Jet-1014 and I know that there is
no useless hole in this lathe Any idea?

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