Parts for a Jet 1236 wood lathe

[Finn Posner]

I have an "older" model Jet 1236 and I need to replace the handle, spring and screw (which holds the handle on) for the mechanism that allows the headstock to rotate.

The part numbers are JWL 1236 24-2, 3, and 4.

I've tried several online sources but they all seem to mention the parts are no longer available.

Anybody have a source or a cross reference as I think Grizzly carried the same lathe a while back?

Thanks - Finn

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Finn,

I posted to the Moderators. This would probably get more attention in the Turning Forum.

Do you know what the thread is on that?

[Larry Komroff]

You might want to try Harbor Freight. Their 34706 lathe is very close. Here is the manual with parts diagram: https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/34000-34999/34706.pdf

[Finn Posner]

Ken - I don't, but if I did I might be able cobble something together. I would assume you're talking about the screw for the handle I mentioned in my original request?

[William C Rogers]

i'm not real sure, but looks like the handle and spring are available from powermatic/jet parts.

i would think you could figure out the metric thread and buy the screw any where.

https://parts.powermatic.com/SearchResults.aspx?s=1236-24

[Finn Posner]

Thanks all. I called the local PM/Jet rep and I can only get the spring, no screw or handle. And the HF customer service line for parts is a deep dark hole with no way out.

I might be better with Grizzly if I new which lathe was similar.