Jeff,

Go ahead and get it thru Amazon now.

I researched the market thoroughly and word has it that Jet has just passed
along a sizable price increase and I doubt we will see it any lower. I
received mine from Amazon yesterday and I'm extremely happy with the
purchase.




"P.I._Maine" wrote in message
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Thanks to all that have replied to this post!! You've most definately
answered my question and I'll be buying the Jet mini as soon as the price
is right. $329.99 shipped through Amazon is a great price compared to
other places I've checked for the mini vs. Problem is I passed up this
lathe when it was priced at right around $280 (though my brain is telling
me BUY BUY BUY) so I may hold off and check it out at the woodworking show
we've got coming up in Portland, Maine at the end of the month.
(http://www.woodworksevents.com/) Many Thanks! Jeff

"P.I._Maine" wrote in message
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I've been considering purchasing either the Jet 1014VS mini lathe
($329.99 shipped through Amazon)
http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FU...ARTNUM=136-907 or Harbor
Freight's 12" x 33 3/8" lathe ($341.98
shipped)http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34706
I'd be able to work on slightly larger projects with the HF lathe though
as a complete newbie to woodturning (not woodworking) I'm not sure if the
extra capacity is needed and can appreciate the fact that the Jet's mini
lathe is a well made machine and am not so sure about the HF's quality.
(If you own the 34706 and like it or don't let me know!) This maybe a
"no brainer" for some but I sure could use a little help deciding. Jeff