Jet 1642

[Greg Hairston]

Looking at this lathe. Can anyone see an issue with getting the 1.5 HP vs the 2hp. I can get a great deal on the 1.5 HP scratch and Dent... The other option is getting the powermatic 3520A. The wife has given me the go ahead on either.

Greg

[Bob Hovde]

Can't give an opinion on the Jets, but I love my 3520A. You might look at Dominic Greco's article about his Jet 1642/1.5 hp from a couple of years ago.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/articles/6


Bob

[Cecil Arnold]

I've had a 1442 which was pretty good, and I assume the 1642 is a very good lathe based on that, however my 3520 is great and you will always want that extra 4" even though you may not turn anything that large very often.

[Ken Salisbury]

Looking at this lathe. Can anyone see an issue with getting the 1.5 HP vs the 2hp. I can get a great deal on the 1.5 HP scratch and Dent... The other option is getting the powermatic 3520A. The wife has given me the go ahead on either.

Greg

I purchased a 1.5 hp and it does everything (and more) than I expected. It is a "great lathe". I second the idea of reading
Dominic Greco's 1642VS Review (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/articles/6/)

[Greg Hairston]

I am about to pull the trigger on this. Found it locally for 1636.00 I don't think I can beat that price. I will post more once I pick it up.

Thanks all

Greg

[Dennis Taylor]

Greg, I read Dominic's review and it looked great, let me know what you first and final thoughts are...I just ordered mine today, and not sure when I will get it, but would really be interested in your thoughts...no one I know locally to me, has a 1642, dang!...Dennis

[Greg Hairston]

Dennis,
I am picking it up at lunch time tomorrow. I was going to get it today but got too busy. I will definitely let you know but I am sure we will both be very happy.

Greg

[Dennis Taylor]

O.K. Greg, the suspense is killing me!!...did you get the lathe set up yet?...Dennis

[Greg Hairston]

Picked up the lathe at lunch time. The wife, my 9 yr old son and I got it out of the truck and into the shop. Very scary..... Well like I said it is in the shop but no it is not completely set up yet. I had to go back to work and no time this evening. I am getting some tools tomorrow morning and should have it up and running by noon.... Great thing is I got it for a steal. The store I bought it from is selling to a new owner and was willing to sell it to me just above cost. I paid 1500.00 for it. Not too bad if I do say so my self. Cheapest I could find a new one on the net was 1746.00

Greg

[Dennis Taylor]

Greg that is a great deal, I am getting mine for 1600 and thought I was stealing it....that is great...when you are up and running, post, eager to see how you like it...and how it runs for you...wish i was closer to Tenn., wouldn't mind test driving your's for myself...think it will be a great machine...Dennis

[Kent Cori]

Great score on the new lathe for that price Greg. Also, your nine year old must be pumping iron a lot if he was able to move that puppy to the garage for you. ;)

[Greg Hairston]

Yea he is pumping Iron.... Cast Iron... He is my little helper. Always ready when I need him.

I just got the lathe set up and it seems to run nice and smooth. played with it for about 30 mins. I need to sharpen my new tools to really tell how well it is running. So far so good.

Greg H

[Mark Cothren]

So did you go with the 1.5hp?

Thanks,
Mark

[Larry Barnes]

I bought the 1642 2hp late last summer,, And I am sure you will
enjoy the lathe,, As you are talking prices I think I paid 1750
including shipping,, from online source
Larry

[Dennis Taylor]

Greg, I'm anxiously awaiting your tool test results....I ordered mine but don't figure it will arrive until the end of the month...so I am trying to live vicariously thru your new Jet 1642...hahaha...Dennis