Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Craig Deere
>Does anyone know of a comparison including these 2 lathes that is a "table like" comparison like Consumer Report does, or something similar. The Turncraft Pro looks good and Penn State tells me the motor now has a better cooling fan and is excellent but that's their opinion. But I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish as they say. Thanks guys.
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Russ Fairfield
>My opinion...
Buy the Jet Mini. It has a proven record with 1000's of satisfied users. You cannot go wrong with that one.
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Fred in NC
>I am with Russ on this one.
One more reason why I would rather buy Jet is the availability of spare parts.
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
pete langevin
>i spoke to the people at penn state about the psi lathe, although it looks close in specs to the jet, its made in a different country (china as opposed to tiawan for the jet) and they are not the same in quality or finish.. i wanted to see if i could get the extension bed as it s a lot cheaper. but it would not fit.
if your serious about learning to turn and want to enjoy it.. i'd say get the jet.. and start saving for a bigger lathe as you'll probably want to do things that are bigger and out grow the jet. i have a jet.. and i love it.. its a great lathe.. you will enjoy it .. and its definitely worth the price difference.
and remember.. the lathe is just the beginning.. your going to spend 3x-4x more on tools, chucks, grinders, finishing products, etc... its fun and very addictive. i love to make sawdust.. but its what comes out of the sawdust that makes it worth it..
best of luck..
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Anthony
>You will not be sorry with the Jet.It may look like a Jet but rest assure,it's not.I've turned everything from pens to bowls on my Jet and haven't had a problem.Good luck.
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Barry Turner
>Amen.
Re: Turncraft Pro vs Jet Mini
Craig Deere
>Thank you Pete and the rest of you who responded. Guess I'll go with the Jet. Thanks again.
