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Ronald Fox
09-10-2011, 8:03 AM
Well I won a used Jet 1236 in a raffle at the Willamette Valley Woodturners Club (in Salem Oregon) last Thursday. Betty and I both have our Jet minis, and I have had a Harbor Frieght knock off of the Jet 1236. Betty says that she wants the harbor frieght lathe, so we are now a four lathe family, lol. Just keep telling your selves that "I only need one lathe, I only need one lathe". It might work, but I doubt it :)
Ron
Terry Quiram
09-10-2011, 8:28 AM
It never worked for me. I have three. Congrats on winning the 1236.
Alan Zenreich
09-10-2011, 8:41 AM
I also have 4 lathes. My Nova DVR XP, Lauren's Delta 46-460, a Jet 1014vsi, and a MicroMark 7x14 metal lathe.
I'm trying to breed them. So far they have not produced any new recognizable lathes, but I have noticed additional routers showing up in the shop.
Greg Just
09-10-2011, 8:53 AM
Aren't lathes like clamps? You can never have too many! :D My son won a lathe at the AAW Symposium in June and we now have 2. Congrats on the addition.
Paul Heely
09-10-2011, 9:55 AM
I kept my Jet mini when I got the Powermatic. The Jet is easy to take to craft shows for turning demos during the day. Congrats on winning another lathe.
Paul
Bernie Weishapl
09-10-2011, 10:36 AM
I said the same thing but ended up with a Nova, Jet and precision jewelers lathe.
Steve Schlumpf
09-10-2011, 11:00 AM
Ron - Congrats on your big win!! It is nice to have options!!
Richard Jones
09-10-2011, 11:25 AM
Congrats on the addition to the family. I think it's great that you and the better half both enjoy turning. Not as many arguments when you want to buy a new ______________ ........ :)
Rich
Ronald Fox
09-10-2011, 11:40 AM
Thanks everyone.
Rich, you are right, when your spouse turns, it is much easier to aquire new toys and accessories because they will be using them too ;)
Ron
Harry Robinette
09-10-2011, 9:40 PM
More then one--Vega2600, 18"General, Delta Midi, 2 Jet 10-14, Delta 12" 700 model, Jet 9-24 metal, HF 7-10 Metal, Craftsman 6-18 Metal, and a 4" 12? micro-lathe from the I think 40's that I have running from a sewing machine motor Oh Ya It's a wood lathe. Bad thing is I'm looking at a 16-42 jet that a lady has for sale cause her husband past about 3 mth ago. But I'm really not a COLLECTOR.
David Warkentin
09-11-2011, 4:44 PM
I have 4 also. PM 90, Delta 46-460, South Bend wood lathe, and a HF 7x10 metal lathe. Need to get rid of at least two of them...
Alan Zenreich
09-11-2011, 5:28 PM
Need to get rid of at least two of them...
Heretic!!!
Bill Bolen
09-11-2011, 5:30 PM
Your post brought a smile to my face. Sure is easier to handle the"addiction" when the family shares that addiction. Here's hoping no one gets cured.
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