Sun, Feb 1, 2004, 6:42pm (EST+1:30) [email protected]
(Dan=A0Parrell) claims:
I have the oppurtunity of picking a Jet Lathe up in the coming week it's
a 36'',don't even know what it can or can't do opinions please anyone ?
good / bad / points or basically all the same
My opinions:
I think new ones are a bit over-priced. Basically, I think all lathes
are the same - that is, they're meant to turn wood. They spin the wood,
while someone uses lathe tools, to hopefully make something. Lathes are
loads of fun to use.
You didn't give any details. The details will always kill you if
they're left out. New, used, condition, accessories, free, delivered,
and so on? Free is almost always good.
JOAT
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- Pete Maccarrone
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Some tunes I like.
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Dan Parrell wrote:
> I have the oppurtunity of picking a Jet Lathe up in the coming week it's a
> 36'',don't even know what it can or can't do opinions please
> anyone ? good / bad / points or basically all the same
I have the Jet 1236. It's decent for spindle work and small to medium sized
bowls. With a minimum speed of approx. 600 RPM it's not very good for larger
unbalanced stock. Some people have complained about breaking the cast iron
tool rest. I have not had a problem.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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I also have the 1236. It is a decent lathe for the price. As long as you
don't plan on making large bowls, this should do the job.
It is top heavy. I put a piece of plywood between the legs and put a
sandbag on it and it is much better. I also replaced the tool rest that
comes with it as I have heard it is prone to breaking.
Rob
"Nova" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Dan Parrell wrote:
>
> > I have the oppurtunity of picking a Jet Lathe up in the coming week it's
a
> > 36'',don't even know what it can or can't do opinions please
> > anyone ? good / bad / points or basically all the same
>
> I have the Jet 1236. It's decent for spindle work and small to medium
sized
> bowls. With a minimum speed of approx. 600 RPM it's not very good for
larger
> unbalanced stock. Some people have complained about breaking the cast
iron
> tool rest. I have not had a problem.
>
> --
> Jack Novak
> Buffalo, NY - USA
> (Remove "SPAM" from email address to reply)
>
>