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Jim Hipp
09-02-2014, 3:23 PM
I ordered a Jet 1642-2 lathe last week and called Jet today to ask about the crate size, wattage requirement, etc and just happened to ask if it was possible to wire in a remote switch and the answer was yes, the Powermatic switch will work.
Has anybody actually done this?
Shawn Pachlhofer
09-02-2014, 3:52 PM
no - but I'll give you a much more economical idea:
http:// www. aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?6363-3520-Swing-Arm-w-Variable-Speed&p=51616#post51616
Dwight Rutherford
09-02-2014, 3:54 PM
You can do a remote set up yourself. Go here. http://mustardmonster.weebly.com/
the controls for a Powermatic and Jet 1642 are identical. Cost is about $10.00.
Looks like I almost stepped on Shawn's post.
Thom Sturgill
09-02-2014, 3:56 PM
I have the 1 1/2hp model. There is a jumper that can be removed and replaced with a cord to a secondary switch. There was a tutorial here a couple of years ago.
Steve Schlumpf
09-02-2014, 5:27 PM
Jim - I have a Jet 1642-2 and a few years back designed my own remote switch using very common - and cheap - components. It worked! I then made a step-by-step PDF for those folks wishing to make their own remote switch. I swear, once the remote was in place, I have not used the main on/off again. If interested in the PDF, send me a PM with your email address.
Phil Rose
09-02-2014, 6:32 PM
I love my 1642-2! I have made the remote control mod ... Bundle of wires to an electric box moving the start/stop switch and the speed control remote. Couldn't be happier with the mod.
Jim Hipp
09-04-2014, 2:36 PM
Thanks to all for the comments. I have added the switch change to my list of things to do. My Jet has a delivery date of 9/11 but is currently in a depot 45 miles away. Tempted to fetch it myself.
Marty Tippin
09-04-2014, 2:40 PM
My Jet has a delivery date of 9/11 but is currently in a depot 45 miles away. Tempted to fetch it myself.
I would have been there within minutes of finding out it was that close!
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