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   vasilight | Sep 02, 2005 10:29pm | #1

   I have had my Jet mini for a year now.  I truely beleve its the best purchase Ive made when it comes to my limited woodworking skills.  Easy to use, has been very dependable, have turnned pens, bowls, and the like without any problems.

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   WillGeorge | Sep 03, 2005 06:34am | #2

   I have severay GOOD OLD metal lathes.. AND a Big Box Wilton? Mini wood lathe..???

   I have to push the wood to get it started but works OK.. No adjustable Chuck.. Just center point and dog.. For a 100 buks USA works OK for what it is..

   Get it if you arer just starting.. OK till you feel you like 'turnin' and want better,,,

   EDIT!! severay ?? What? I ment sevral! OH... Several!...

   
   

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   Edited 9/2/2005 11:35 pm ET by WillGeorge

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   PlaneWood | Sep 03, 2005 11:23pm | #3

   Can't help you with the Jet mini lathe but I've had the Delta mini lathe for 5 years and have turned 1000's of knobs with it.  It definitely is cost effective though not what I'd call a 'scientific instrument'!  The only trouble I've had with it is having to replace the on/off switch.  I bought a new drive belt cause I thought the one on it would go in a hurry, but it never has.

   I did attach a tool support to the back of the drive housing by drilling and tapping a screw hole.  The drive housing is flat on the back and is in line with the bed.  That was a definite plus.  The drive shaft bearings are standard and can be easily replaced if ever necessary.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   OB | Sep 04, 2005 04:34am | #4

   I have used the Delta Mini Lathe it is an outstanding lathe.

   One of the Pluses of the Delta Mini lathe is the belt changes. The top of the head stock opens on the front to get to the top pulley. But is is more expensive then the Jet Mini Lathe.

   Other than that the Jet is a great little lathe. The belt changes are not a problem once you get use to the opening in the head stock being on the back. Its real quick to change belt speed once you get used to it.

   I really like the Jet Mini Lathe  I won  in a drawing .   I have the Oneway Talon chuck this & the Jet Mini lathe are a great combination.

    

   There are 2 models of Jet Mini Lathes.  One that you have to change the belt & one that is a Variable Speed .

   1.   http://www.pennstateind.com/graphics/JMINI2-T.jpg

   2.  http://www.pennstateind.com/graphics/JMINIVS-T.jpg

    

    

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