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Mark Gibney
08-17-2018, 10:36 AM
I'm having motor issues with my older Delta lathe, so looked on craiglist and saw this Jet 1442 for $1,000
losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tls/d/jet-1442-wood-lathe/6673065684.html
Is this a good lathe, and is this a fair price?
For the most part I turn simple legs for stools and tables.
thanks, Mark
Geoff Crimmins
08-17-2018, 4:36 PM
The bed and legs seem to be the same heavy ones that are used on the Jet 16" lathe. I wouldn't use the extension that's on the banjo. This lathe uses an inexpensive Reeves drive, which I don't this is as nice or as reliable as the electronic variable speed used in their 16" lathe and mini/midi lathes. I don't really know if that's a fair price, though it does seem a little high to me. If you're just turning spindles you might look at Jet's 10" or 12" mini lathe with the bed extension. I think they're still available with step pullies or electronic variable speed. Either works fine, though once you've used EVS there's no going back. :)
--Geoff
Dwight Rutherford
08-17-2018, 10:29 PM
Looking at the picture of the motor plate indicates this lathe was made in 2005. It has a Reeves drive to give variable speed. These can be problematic and parts are hard to find. Think the price is high.
Mark Gibney
08-18-2018, 2:32 AM
Well thanks guys, I'll pass on this one.
Can you recommend a lathe that I should look out for?
I'm not keen on a mini lathe with a bed extension, I turn the occasional bowl.
thanks.
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