Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=10692 Now that I have a place
to work from, it still would be nice to have something in the semi for
when I am stuck sitting. Thnx, Greg

On 12 Sep 2004 17:54:18 -0700, (patarini) wrote:

Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=10692 Now that I have a place
to work from, it still would be nice to have something in the semi for
when I am stuck sitting. Thnx, Greg

I used it several times. Its OK for pens, but nothing else (1/12th HP is pretty weak). The toolrest and tailstock adjustment
handles are a joke. Better off with a closed end wrench. Its almost light enough to strap it to your arm for a quick turning fix
whenever the mood strikes (grin).

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com

Greg:

Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=10692

Have you considered the Jet mini-lathe instead?

http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product...er=jet%20lathe

or

http://tinyurl.com/6t7zo

I was looking at the Jet pen lathe, but my Mrs. talked me into
upgrading to the mini-lathe. It's about $120 more, but IMHO it's much
more flexible--you can turn larger objects, and you can also add an
extension to do larger stuff.

Jim

Haven't tried it.........looked at one.........wasn't impressed. It appears
to be large enough for pens, but not much else. I'd go for a Jet Mini (I
did!) if I were you. Much more machine with greater capabilities. The Jet
pen lathe is good for........pens, and not much else.

Barry


"patarini" wrote in message
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Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=10692 Now that I have a place
to work from, it still would be nice to have something in the semi for
when I am stuck sitting. Thnx, Greg

I currently haver a jet mini and a mercury lathe for the shop. I am
trying to find something small, light, and low powered(has to run off
my inverter) to use in the semi when I get stuck sitting. Really want
something under 30 pounds, and that takes up little space so thought
that the jet pen lathe or maybe a small monotube from grizzly would
work if people liked them. any suggestions or ideas appreciated. THNX
Greg

I currently haver a jet mini and a mercury lathe for the shop. I am
trying to find something small, light, and low powered(has to run off
my inverter) to use in the semi when I get stuck sitting. Really want
something under 30 pounds, and that takes up little space so thought
that the jet pen lathe or maybe a small monotube from grizzly would
work if people liked them. any suggestions or ideas appreciated. THNX

Greg,

You might also look at some of the smaller, lighter lathes offered by Penn
State. While they look like a Jet Mini, they are definitely lighter and
lower horsepower.

Harry