Outboard Turning - Jet 1642

Re: Outboard Turning - Jet 1642

Richard Allen

>Funny that your question is about outboard turning. Why not upgrade to a lathe that is designed to turn the size objects you are interested in?

I would suppose the Delta outboard turning stand is as good as most.

At least it should give you some ideas. I think it sells for $200+

Re: Outboard Turning - Jet 1642

John Trant (aka Boxes-n-Bowls)

>I have (and use) the same stand that Richard provides a picture. Although the stand is functional, it is awkward to move and dangerous to use since it tends to tip into the turning stock. If at all possible, go with Richard�s first suggestion of getting a lathe that will handle the largest blank that you anticipate turning. Even though I love my Nova 3K, I sure wish I had gotten the big Powermatic for about the same price.

John

Jet does sell them

Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>Not that I have enough money to buy it! But they do sell a cast iron tripod. But at $350.00, it's a little bit too expensive for my tastes.

I just saw this little beauty at Woodworker's Haven in Southampton PA. While it is expensive, it does look very substantial.

There was thread going on here a couple of weeks ago about using a bed from a mini lathe as an outboard turning base for a Nova. I'm sure that this could be applied to the Jet. Perhaps others who are more knowledgeable will jump in here?

This is one project that's on my to-do list. Along with completing the Cyclone that's been waiting since last year at this time!

Re: Jet does sell them

John Trant (aka Boxes-n-Bowls)

>I started that thread.

After the on-line discussion, I have decided to attach a bed extension from a 20" Powermatic onto my stand at a distance of 12" below the spindle. It will be positioned so that I will have to rotate the head of my Nova 3K 180 degrees. I will use the banjo from a 24" Powermatic for the tool rest. This project took a back seat to the expansion of the workshop but I will post pictures when I start the modifications.

John

Re: Outboard Turning - Jet 1642

Joel Hunnicutt

>Have no idea what it cost, but the powermatic outboard stand is massive and safe. It's a big tripod that isn't going anywhere. That being said, for the extra money that the stand will cost you, you can probably move up the the 3520.

Re: Outboard Turning - Jet 1642

Lou Macknik

>Thanks! There are a couple of good ideas in there. Outboard turning is not my major interest -it seemed to be the only part of this new tool that I could not take advantage of without additional cost/effort.

Cheap as usual *LINK*

Don Henthorn

>I've turned a goodly number of stools with seats of 15" diameter. I turned these outboard using a length of half inch pipe through the end of a vertical 4"X 4" which was suppoted by 1' X 4" cross pieces on the base. I never had any problems, but I do pay attention to what I am doing. (-:


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Home-made stand

Ruth

>Dom,

I couldn't afford the market stands either, so I asked my friendly machinist to make me one. This is what he made and it's very stury. He put 2 clamp-down screws to be sure the post stays secure.

Ruth