Well I went ahead and took the plunge this weekend. I went to the grand
opening of the Woodcrafters shop in Indy and bought a Jet Lathe - JWL 1236.
The setup went fairly well and all the parts were there. It will need to be
raised at least 4" to be more comfortable for me.
Also bought several gouges, a parting tool and a spindle meister (at the
suggestion of the Sorby rep who was at the shop doing demos. He said it
would be a bit easier for a beginner than a skew).
The wife was a bit reluctant on the tools claiming the high cost but since
the lathe was set up she has been on it more than I (& is better at it than
I am!) Now given that the wife was reluctant on the tools, is it surprising
that she wants at least 2 more - a screw chuck and a Nova chuck. I saw the
latter on the Amazon site. It's a Nova Jet 709345. Any comments on it would
be appreciated. As for the screw chuck, I believe I can put one together by
attaching a wood block to the face plate and through the center of the block
placing the screw. I do have a question on the type of screw to use. For
the most part, the turnings will be bowls and such with a max diameter of,
oh, 10".
Thanks,

When I bought my Oneway Scroll chuck, it came with a screw attachment so I
didn't need to putchase anything seperately. You might look into that.
Congrats ! A family that turns together, stays together!

Ms Leslie


"Kevin" wrote in message
...
Well I went ahead and took the plunge this weekend. I went to the grand
opening of the Woodcrafters shop in Indy and bought a Jet Lathe - JWL
1236.
The setup went fairly well and all the parts were there. It will need to
be
raised at least 4" to be more comfortable for me.
Also bought several gouges, a parting tool and a spindle meister (at the
suggestion of the Sorby rep who was at the shop doing demos. He said it
would be a bit easier for a beginner than a skew).
The wife was a bit reluctant on the tools claiming the high cost but since
the lathe was set up she has been on it more than I (& is better at it
than
I am!) Now given that the wife was reluctant on the tools, is it
surprising
that she wants at least 2 more - a screw chuck and a Nova chuck. I saw
the
latter on the Amazon site. It's a Nova Jet 709345. Any comments on it
would
be appreciated. As for the screw chuck, I believe I can put one together
by
attaching a wood block to the face plate and through the center of the
block
placing the screw. I do have a question on the type of screw to use. For
the most part, the turnings will be bowls and such with a max diameter of,
oh, 10".
Thanks,

I have found that the Jerry Glaser Screw Chuck works extremely well
and really bites into the wood.

"Kevin" wrote in message
...
Well I went ahead and took the plunge this weekend. I went to the grand
opening of the Woodcrafters shop in Indy and bought a Jet Lathe - JWL
1236.
The setup went fairly well and all the parts were there. It will need to
be
raised at least 4" to be more comfortable for me.
Also bought several gouges, a parting tool and a spindle meister (at the
suggestion of the Sorby rep who was at the shop doing demos. He said it
would be a bit easier for a beginner than a skew).
The wife was a bit reluctant on the tools claiming the high cost but since
the lathe was set up she has been on it more than I (& is better at it
than
I am!) Now given that the wife was reluctant on the tools, is it
surprising
that she wants at least 2 more - a screw chuck and a Nova chuck. I saw
the
latter on the Amazon site. It's a Nova Jet 709345. Any comments on it
would
be appreciated. As for the screw chuck, I believe I can put one together
by
attaching a wood block to the face plate and through the center of the
block
placing the screw. I do have a question on the type of screw to use. For
the most part, the turnings will be bowls and such with a max diameter of,
oh, 10".
Thanks,

Kevin wrote: (clip) bought a Jet Lathe - JWL 1236.(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^
One of your first projects should be a handwheel, since, for some reason,
Jet does not provide one. And, for some mysterious reason, the thread on
the outboard end of the spindle is a *******: 12TPI x 1.2", LH. You will
not be able to find this, since the standard is 13 TPI. However, if you go
ahead and buy a piece of the available 13 TPI Allthread, you can use it
perfectly well. It will thread into the spindle a few turns, and then bind.
That's good. You want the handwheel to be tight.

You get one with a Nova purchase. Good wide threads and all. That said, I
really like the pin jaws. They have the ease of a screw in roughing - just
punch an appropriately deep hole - and are also a great 1" dovetail jaw and
small spigot grip.

Take a peek at the pin chuck on my page,
http://personalpages.tds.net/~upgeorge/index.html and remember that the pin
jaws, though they don't grip quite as deep, do the same job.

"Leslie Gossett" wrote in message
hlink.net...
When I bought my Oneway Scroll chuck, it came with a screw attachment so I
didn't need to putchase anything seperately. You might look into that.
Congrats ! A family that turns together, stays together!

Ms Leslie


"Kevin" wrote in message
...
Well I went ahead and took the plunge this weekend. I went to the grand
opening of the Woodcrafters shop in Indy and bought a Jet Lathe - JWL
1236.
I am!) Now given that the wife was reluctant on the tools, is it
surprising
that she wants at least 2 more - a screw chuck and a Nova chuck. I saw
the
latter on the Amazon site. It's a Nova Jet 709345. Any comments on it
would
be appreciated.

Bestwood tools makes handwheels for the Jet-1236. You can see them on thier
home page. http://www.bestwoodtool.com
One of your first projects should be a handwheel, since, for some reason,
Jet does not provide one.


Bob, Naugatuck Ct.
http://www.outofcontrol-woodturning.com

I would suggest you get the Oneway chuck that comes with a screw for
bowls. I haven't heard too many positive things about the Nova but you
can't go wrong with the Oneway. Vicmarc is supposed to be on the same
level but priced a bit less. I don't own one so I can't vouch for it.
If you want economy then get the Oneway Talon. Once you get addicted
like myself, you'll have more than one chuck.

"Kevin" wrote in message ...
Well I went ahead and took the plunge this weekend. I went to the grand
opening of the Woodcrafters shop in Indy and bought a Jet Lathe - JWL 1236.
The setup went fairly well and all the parts were there. It will need to be
raised at least 4" to be more comfortable for me.
Also bought several gouges, a parting tool and a spindle meister (at the
suggestion of the Sorby rep who was at the shop doing demos. He said it
would be a bit easier for a beginner than a skew).
The wife was a bit reluctant on the tools claiming the high cost but since
the lathe was set up she has been on it more than I (& is better at it than
I am!) Now given that the wife was reluctant on the tools, is it surprising
that she wants at least 2 more - a screw chuck and a Nova chuck. I saw the
latter on the Amazon site. It's a Nova Jet 709345. Any comments on it would
be appreciated. As for the screw chuck, I believe I can put one together by
attaching a wood block to the face plate and through the center of the block
placing the screw. I do have a question on the type of screw to use. For
the most part, the turnings will be bowls and such with a max diameter of,
oh, 10".
Thanks,

If you are looking for a scroll chuck, the Oneway Scroll chuck is
excellent and includes a screw that is engaged by the chuck jaws.
Excellent choice.
Turn Well,
Larry

I have the Vicmarc chuck and the screw works great. I have made several
wood washers so now I can very the depth of the screw in the wood. Another
thing about the vimarc is that it uses a metric allen wrench that is
availible in about every tool center and home center. One of the guys in
our club got a free chuck ( not Vicmarc) but no key wrench. the key was
over $40.00. That is something to think about if you are looking to buy a
chuck.

Bruce
"RonZ" wrote in message
om...
I would suggest you get the Oneway chuck that comes with a screw for
bowls. I haven't heard too many positive things about the Nova but you
can't go wrong with the Oneway. Vicmarc is supposed to be on the same
level but priced a bit less. I don't own one so I can't vouch for it.
If you want economy then get the Oneway Talon. Once you get addicted
like myself, you'll have more than one chuck.

That link doesnt seem to work. Got one that does?


"Bob Pritchard" wrote in message
...
Bestwood tools makes handwheels for the Jet-1236. You can see them on
thier
home page. http://www.bestwoodtool.com
One of your first projects should be a handwheel, since, for some reason,
Jet does not provide one.


Bob, Naugatuck Ct.
http://www.outofcontrol-woodturning.com

Oops, I made two mistakes in one post.
The correct link is http://www.bestwoodtools.com
and the handwheel is on the woodturning page.
Bob, Naugatuck Ct.
http://www.outofcontrol-woodturning.com

The lathe did come supplied with a handwheel. As the wife was told today
she will be working full-time starting in January, we may not have to wait
all that long for a chuck. But, before the chuck will be dust control in
the small (11' X 13' X 7') shop. I figure a dust collector, an air cleaner
for the ceiling as well as using dust masks should be sufficient.
And a note, since the lathe was set up, we'vew been turning some peach wood.
What a pain as it was still somewhat wet and when we got it, there was no
intent to use it on a lathe. Last night I sawed up a piece of ash. Ooooooo,
what a difference. Got those lovely long shavings I've heard about.


"Bob Pritchard" wrote in message
...
Bestwood tools makes handwheels for the Jet-1236. You can see them on
thier
home page. http://www.bestwoodtool.com
One of your first projects should be a handwheel, since, for some reason,
Jet does not provide one.


Bob, Naugatuck Ct.
http://www.outofcontrol-woodturning.com

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 16:05:24 -0500, Kevin wrote:

...
the small (11' X 13' X 7') shop. I figure a dust collector, an air
cleaner for the ceiling as well as using dust masks should be
sufficient. And a note, since the lathe was set up, we'vew been
turning some peach wood. What a pain as it was still somewhat wet
and when we got it, there was no intent to use it on a lathe. Last
night I sawed up a piece of ash. Ooooooo, what a difference. Got
those lovely long shavings I've heard about.

Most dust-collecting Air Cleaners I've seen have been hung from the
ceiling, to save floor space but when I tried one while I was sanding
Paduk I quickly saw that the bottom 1/3 or so of the filter caught the
red dust, so I lowered it to a couple feet off the floor (the top
makes another handy place to sit stuff) and found that the entire
filter catches dust when it is lower, remember that dust is
(eventually) heavier than air and settles DOWNWARD. So I keep my air
cleaner near the floor for what I feel is the most efficient cleaning.

See the weblog for pix of my cleaner.

mike


--
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http://mike.vorefamily.net/ohmywoodness -Custom Woodworking
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My next chuck will be a Vicmarc. I assume the insertion of the hex is
easy. Sometimes on the key chucks when thge saw dusts builds up, it\s
hard to fit the key in.



"Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message ...
I have the Vicmarc chuck and the screw works great. I have made several
wood washers so now I can very the depth of the screw in the wood. Another
thing about the vimarc is that it uses a metric allen wrench that is
availible in about every tool center and home center. One of the guys in
our club got a free chuck ( not Vicmarc) but no key wrench. the key was
over $40.00. That is something to think about if you are looking to buy a
chuck.

In article ,
says...
My next chuck will be a Vicmarc. I assume the insertion of the hex is
easy. Sometimes on the key chucks when thge saw dusts builds up, it\s
hard to fit the key in.



"Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message ...
I have the Vicmarc chuck and the screw works great. I have made several
wood washers so now I can very the depth of the screw in the wood. Another
thing about the vimarc is that it uses a metric allen wrench that is
availible in about every tool center and home center. One of the guys in
our club got a free chuck ( not Vicmarc) but no key wrench. the key was
over $40.00. That is something to think about if you are looking to buy a
chuck.

That's why God invented the air compressor. But, with two much-used
Oneway chucks (a Stronghold and a Talon) I've never seen the problem.

Bill

"Bill Rubenstein" wrote in message
et...
In article ,
says...
My next chuck will be a Vicmarc. I assume the insertion of the hex is
easy. Sometimes on the key chucks when thge saw dusts builds up, it\s
hard to fit the key in.



"Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message
...
I have the Vicmarc chuck and the screw works great. I have made
several
wood washers so now I can very the depth of the screw in the wood.
Another
thing about the vimarc is that it uses a metric allen wrench that is
availible in about every tool center and home center. One of the guys
in
our club got a free chuck ( not Vicmarc) but no key wrench. the key
was
over $40.00. That is something to think about if you are looking to
buy a
chuck.

That's why God invented the air compressor. But, with two much-used
Oneway chucks (a Stronghold and a Talon) I've never seen the problem.

Bill

Neither have I and I have come to like the open back of the Stronghold - I
just give it a spin to open or close the jaws quickly (usually when off the
lathe).
Billh

Aloha Kevin,
I have been turning on my Harbor Freight version of your JET lathe for
close to ten years. Instead of advancing to a larger more expensive
lathe I have over the years made designs changes to suit my needs, and
now I call it "Frankenstien". I added lift blocls, foot switch,
reinforced the stand, etc. etc. I still use my original old Nova chuck,
and recommend it.
Some advice on quick add-ons to make turning more enjoyable. 1. Add a
length of 4x4x 36" posts lying flat under each end of stand, center the
lathe, and lagbolt stand legs down onto the 4x4s. You can add rubber
furniture pads on the underside ends of the 4x4s to raise enough to
allow for irregularities in the floor, and prevent movement from
vibrations. This will raise the lathe to a more comfortable height, and
also widen the stance making the lathe more secure. 2. Cut an
appropriate size piece of 3/4" plywood to place on top middle bracing
of stand to form a shelf, then place 2- 100 pound bags of sand on this
shelf. The weight, and sand will absorb vibrations, and that combied
with the higher wider stance from 4x4s will make turning larger pieces
more enjoyable.
Pick up a 1/2 inch bowl gouge, and a scraper from Bernie at SERIOUS
LATHE COMPANY and you should be set.

Spy in Hawaii