Jet 1642-2 Gloat

[Tom Winship]

I know if doesn't count if you don't have pictures, but I am still going to gloat. Ordered mine Thursday, arrived today at 1:30 and got a couple of neighbors to help assemble. Just hooked up the cord after dinner, plugged her in, and voila. Put a 2x2 about 12 inches long on it and turned it up to over 2K RPM. Quiet as a church mouse.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[charlie knighton]

congratulations Tom, someone told me once, if you keep the turning under 1000 rpm, if it comes out, it orbits away form your, enjoy, how to see some turnings soon

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Tom. Enjoy.

[Jim Burr]

Woohoo!!! I know how you feel Tom! If I could just turn pens on it! You are gonna love it...congratz and tear it up!

[Tom Caldwell]

Congrats! You're gonna love it. I bought mine last November during black Friday sales and it has been a dream.

[Alan Trout]

Tom,

congratulations and have fun.

Alan

[Roger Chandler]

Awesome Tom..............we expect pics and shavings post haste! :D

[Denny Rice]

Congrads Tom. I am still a greenie when it comes to this turning thing too, but I love my 1642. I am hooked, and so is my wallet!

[Greg Just]

Congratulations Tom. Hope you love it as much as I love mine.

[John Keeton]

Finally, the man took the bait!!! Great decision, Tom, and I am sure you will enjoy the Jet.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats Tom! You will love the lathe and will find yourself spending lots more time turning because it is so much more fun with a good lathe!

Looking forward to seeing the photos!!

[Tom Winship]

Congrats Tom! You will love the lathe and will find yourself spending lots more time turning because it is so much more fun with a good lathe!

Steve, I was spending all the time I could on the old 1236, but you are correct, the time I will spend will be much more enjoyable.

[Roland Martin]

Congrats, Tom, a very good choice.

[Steve Busey]

Congrats Tom - I love my new 1642, just can't find the time to spend on it. And I've got another new distraction coming trough the door this weekend... :^{

[Robert McGowen]

Congrats! I know that you have been wanting to do this for a while!

[steven carter]

Congratulations Tom! We took almost the same route, I started with a 1236 and then the 1624, except I have the 1.5 hp. I have enjoyed mine for several years now, and I am sure you will come to appreciate yours more and more as you use it. I hope you use it in good health for years to come!

[Tim Rinehart]

Congrats Tom. As said, this will really add some enjoyment by smoothing things out.

[Jason Ritchie]

Congratulations on the new lathe! May it give you years of trouble free enjoyment!

[Bill Wyko]

Congratulations Tom, I've been using a 1442 for years and it'll take a real beating. I'm sure the 1642 is even better. Now it's time for you to go big.

[Russell Eaton]

Tom, you will LOVE that lathe. The sanding in reverse is so much nicer. It has a lot more power as well. Be safe and have fun.

[Tom Winship]

Now it's time for you to go big.

Bill, how do you think a 15 7/8" segmented potpourri bowl would look? About the only segmented think I know how to make at the moment.

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats on your new lathe. You are going to spend a lot of enjoyable hours using it!

[Steven Green]

Congrats. I just stepped up and got one a month ago. You're gonna love it

[Rick Markham]

Fantastic new Tom, Congratulations!!! Now it's time to try and wear it out :D