Anyone have any info on this? There one for sale locally . Any know
problems or things to look for on it?
Brian

Hi Brian,

I bought one of these in late 2003. It came with a 6" faceplate, handwheel,
safety shield for the face, and toolrest. This is the only lathe I've ever
used so I cannot make comparisons to other brands.
Cons:
* Off center turning is iffy at best with the materials supplied. I have
read the reports here about the less-than-ideal quality of the extension for
the tool rest. I tried off center a couple times and didn't feel all that
conmfortable doing it.

* It's low speed is around 550. This means if you wish to turn largish
bowls you would be better served by using a bandsaw to rough out the blanks.
The high speed may also impair to some degree, sanding.

* There is no reverse on this lathe motor. It might be added in some way
but my electrical skills are not up to it.

* The motor is ideally situated to catch all the dust from your work.

Inspite of the shortcomings I find it to be well worth the money I paid
($500). It is my starter lathe and may well be the only one I ever have.
I do occasionally look at some higher end ones, the Nova DVR and that one
made in Decateur Ill that I can never remember the name of. But mine still
suits me. I did add around 200lbs of gravel and since then have never had
problems with it going walkabout.



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Anyone have any info on this? There one for sale locally . Any know
problems or things to look for on it?
Brian

On 20 Apr 2006 18:47:59 -0700, "BAM" wrote:

Anyone have any info on this? There one for sale locally . Any know
problems or things to look for on it?
Brian

Brian.. I don't know about that Jet, but I'm happy with the Jet mini and 1442
that I have...

I'd advise checking with Amazon and anywhere else that sells the lathe and has
reviews available... the reviews are what pushed me away from Delta and to the
Jet...
Mac

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