Finally! A lathe upgrade.

[Michael E. Thompson]

It took a couple years of searching online for a used lathe. I had convinced myself I was going to have to buy a new one later this year and fretting anymore price increases. Sunday a friend of mine and fellow creeker (Ricc Havens) called and said there is a Jet 1642 on Craigslist. Well Sunday was my boys (twins) birthday so I couldn't go look at it and was afraid someone would grab it before I could get there. Well Ricc graciously went over and looked, he called and said it was a good one. I picked it up last night and got it set up tonight. We carried it up from a basement shop and I carried it down to a basement shop. Even in pieces, its one heavy lathe. I am pretty sure the headstock weight more than my old delta midi. Now I have this big lathe, I can turn some bigger items. And the first thing I turn, is a pen and pencil set. That's OK, I am getting paid for them. I am really stoked about this thing and can't wait to make a mess. I need to reconfigure my shop as it too big for the original layout. But this will get me started.

Thanks for looking.

Mike

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congratulations on the new lathe Mike! May it serve you well!

[Steve Vaughan]

Reconfiguring your shop for a reason like that is good stuff! Congratulations!

[John W Dixon]

You will love the 1642. They are just fantastic lathes. It does look a little sad with just the little bit of dust under it. Get some shavings flying on that bad boy.
Congratulations.

[Greg Just]

Congratulations on the new lathe. I have the same one and love it. Enjoy!

[Marty Eargle]

Congrats on the good find and the upgrade! Being able to see floor under a lathe sure is odd...better get to work on that. ;)

[Steve Mawson]

Hope you got a good deal and it works for you a long time. Looks like a nice one.

[Jon McElwain]

Yeah, that one will open up a whole new world of turning for you. Bummer to turn a pen and pencil for the inaugural run, but you'll get some big stuff on there soon enough!

Congrats!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congats on a nice lathe Mike.

[Bill Bolen]

Sure look purdy! Hope she serves you well.

[Doug W Swanson]

Congrats on the new lathe. I'd love to upgrade my Jet 1236 but it's just not in the finances right now....

[John Keeton]

Mike, looks like it is in great shape! Congrats! I really enjoy mine, and I turned a couple of bowls large enough to justify the lathe - IF one needs to justify such purchases.;)

[Russell Eaton]

You got a great lathe there. I still use mine even tho I have another larger one. It will serve you well.

[Richard Jones]

Great lathe, I've never been disappointed in mine nor wished for a larger one. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.

[Michael E. Thompson]

Thanks all. The lathe is in pretty good shape. The only bad part is the guy I bought it from smoked (A LOT!) and the thing stinks. A little cleaner will go a long way though. I did get a pretty good deal, less than half of retail pricing.

Mike

[Steve Schlumpf]

Michael - congrats on your new lathe! The size will feel a little intimidating at first but it doesn't take long to relax and enjoy turning! I've had mine for 5 1/2 years now ... good little lathe!!

[Roger Chandler]

... good little lathe!!

:D:D:D:D.........yeah Steve.............I guess when one plays with an American Beauty, these midsized lathes are like minis to you!

nice find Mike............is it a 1.5 hp or the 2 hp model? Congratulations on the upgrade!

[charlie knighton]

enjoy, congratulations

[Michael E. Thompson]

:D:D:D:D.........yeah Steve.............I guess when one plays with an American Beauty, these midsized lathes are like minis to you!

nice find Mike............is it a 1.5 hp or the 2 hp model? Congratulations on the upgrade!


I was thinking the same thing Roger. Its a 1.5 HP. Ultimately I wanted a 2HP, but I couldn't pass up the deal, way too good.

Mike

[Jon McElwain]

IF one needs to justify such purchases.;)


That's an awfully big "IF" there...

[James Roberts]

Certainly qualifies as a gloat if you ask me. Congrats on a great deal and nice lathe.