Modifications to Jet 1236 Lathe

Recent posts about the Jet 1236 prompted me to describe modifications I've made to my previous owned Jet 1236.

First I purchased a hand wheel from Jet and drilled a 3⁄8" hole in it to accept a knockout bar made from ¼" rod. A second benefit from this modification is that when the knockout bar is inserted down through a hole in the shaft of the handwheel (this hole comes with the handwheel) and blocked against the headstock lock stop you have a spindle lock.

I also made a portable switch from an electrical box (arrow) which attaches to the lathe bed with magnets.

From the overall picture you can see the stand, drawers and tool holder that I made from 2x6 lumber and plywood. I had to raise the lathe above the original stand height to fit my 6' 5" body.