jet mini ?

2/26/05, 4:21 AM #1

Richard H.
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jet mini ?

Richard H.

>My end goal is to purchase a 1640 oneway at the end of the year. However it is currently outside my budget and I need to turn some table legs.

My question is; if I purchase a Jet mini with an extension would it be adequate to turn 16" to 32" spindles with a maximum diameter of five inches.

I know i could get into a lathe with less cost but because I don't know much about them, I tend to purchase the best I can afford. My logic..? is that way I will aviod the majority of design build, fit and finish issues.

I appreciate your feedback

Thanks

Richard

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2/26/05, 5:43 AM #2

Fred in NC
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Fred in NC

>While a 5" spindle fits the size of the lathe, I am not sure that the motor in a Jet Mini could handle it.

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2/26/05, 1:11 PM #3

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>Richard

I don't know for sure about the Jet but I've turned them on my Nova comet which is physically the same size. I added a short bed extension so I could turn 24" between centers. I don't see why it wouldn't turn up to 30 or 32. Mine has a 1/2 horse motor that is physically bigger than the Jet but I don't have any idea if it't more powerful.

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2/26/05, 6:28 PM #4

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>A Jet VS mini with bed extension might do what you want. The operative term is might. I have turned a 2-3" leg with a 1/2 hp motor before. It did fine. 5" is a bit more wood, so I don't know. But then again, back in the old pole lathe days, they turned some fairly large things. My $0.02.

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2/27/05, 2:40 AM #5

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>I have a jet mini and have turned as large as 7"diameter by 13" long, (I dont have the bed extension) it was a chore for the little beast, but then I always did like getting things fixed under warrenty just before warrenty expires.

My friend has one with the bed extension, it looks like it will manage 32" no sweat.

John F

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