Vortex Tool Gloat...

[Tom Henry]

Ok...the crapsman didn't make it long but it made it long enough to suck me into the vortex. When the motor or whatever broke I was devastated:( So I went on a mission to raise the money to get a lathe that stands by my signature. Today I made a trip to Woodcraft and purchased a Jet 1442. I know its the one with the reeves drive but for a beginner lathe I believe I can live with it and I am sure many would...Pics to come...

[Steve Schlumpf]

Tom - congrats on your new lathe! Looking forward to the photos!

[John Fricke]

No better feeling than spending money to travel deeper into the vortex. Well....let me rephrase that..... no better feeling that doesn't require LOML's attendance.

[David Drickhamer]

Congrats Tom. I bought a used 1442 form Woodcraft about a year ago. It was one they used in their class room. It does everything I need it to do. I turn mostly pens, bowls and a little spindle work. I like the fact I can turn the head when working inside a bowl.

Your going to love it.

Dave

[Larry Marley]

Yea!
Good for you!

[Dewey Torres]

No pics no gloat...you know the rules!

[Tom Henry]

I assembled most of it last night...pics coming soon...

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats on the new lathe.

[Scott Donley]

Tom, congrat's ! I have had mine for a couple years now and have been more than happy with it. A couple times I almost upgraded to the 1642, but, not being rich I had to ask myself why as the 1442 has done everything I want to date. I do round off the large blanks on the BS first and have had no problems with the reeves drive. Good turnings :D

[Brian McInturff]

Congrats Tom, you might as well get ready to get rid of the other tools. "Once you turn you never go flat":D

[George Morris]

I told you that you would fall into the vortex! Good for you Tom lots of luck with it! George

[Bill Bolen]

That is what I turn on and although I constantly threaten to upgrade I have stayed with it. Works well and hard for me...Bill..

[alex carey]

Congrats on the new lathe. Looking forward to seeing your projects and some pictures.