Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
110 volt lathes
JL work
>I am considering a new lathe (within a year). I don't really want to rewire my basement shop - I would rather save the money for later. Any recommendations on a 110 volt lathes? Or should I just wait and eventually purchase a 220 volt.
What size lathe? -
Fred in NC
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Re: 110 volt lathes
John Lucas
>I may be wrong but I think anything with 1 1/2 horse motor of smaller will probably be 110 unless it has an inverter. Most of the lathes under $1500 are probably 110.
Re: 110 volt lathes
J L
>I do spindle turning (up 36") and bowl turning. I have a 3/4 hp Delta 46-715 (14" diameter to the ways and 40" between centers). I find that it is somewhat underpowered and sometimes has annoying vibrations. I currently have about 70 lbs of ballast. It is a reasonable lathe, but as I have been gaining in proficiency, I want to think about upgrading. 1 1/2 hp would be nice.
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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
>The Jet JWL-1642 with 1.5hp motor is 110v. Our club has one, and it is a very fine lathe.
Mark
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Jerry in Baton Rouge
>I have a jet 1642evs 110v
I love it, it is one great lathe.
no regrets buying it or recomending it to others.
Jets customer service is great as well.
Jerry
2nd the vote for the 1642
Bernie
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Ron in Drums PA
>The Jet 1642 2hp can be wired for 110v or 220v
This is the one I'm looking at
3rd vote for the 1642
Karl in IA
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Rick in Colgate, Wi
>Have you given thought to the fact that a 1642 lathe whether Delta or Jet is only going to give you an additional 2" of swing and 6" between centers? Its not exactly a quantum leap up from your 46-715, and you will spend quite a bit of money to get it.
I have a Delta 1642 1 1/2hp and feel too restricted by the 16" swing and am thinking about upgrading to a Powermatic 3520.
As for wiring for a 220v circuit, thats all nickel and dime stuff, especially only running a dedicated circuit for a lathe.
Re: 110 volt lathes
JL work
>Thanks to all for their reponses. Okay, now to save up - or wait for a really big sale.
Re: 110 volt lathes interesting email
J L
>And lo and behold. What did I find in my email inbox? An email from Vega and vegawoodworking.com. I guess they are lurking and looking.
