Tyler Chevier
12-07-2020, 5:34 PM
Does anyone know of a source for a set of spindle pulleys for a Jet JWL-1236? I've searched high and low for them and can only seem to locate the motor pulleys. I've read that the harbor freight lathe shares most of the same parts, but the bore / bearing size is different. I'd rather not have to make a different part work if an oem is available.
Second, the whole machine needs some tlc, just curious how much money is worth sinking into a lathe of this caliber? I have an in with a local machine shop that could certainly make one, but even with the in, I'm sure it will be pricey...
Some background info - This lathe was given to me so I'm into it zero dollars. The speed adjustment was stuck on low and the spindle pulley was seized. I tried everything I read on here / knew to not force it too much but I couldn't get it to budge even a little. Eventually I resorted to a gear puller. When the puller didn't work by itself, I decided to add a little heat. This time it finally broke loose, but got pretty bent out of shape in the process.
I've never turned anything before, I've always focused on other wood working tools and techniques. While I'm really interested in trying it out, I'm not in a position to spend very much money on it. If this lathe isn't worth repairing, it will be a long time before I see myself shelling out the money for a different one. If it is worth repairing, I'd definitely like to give it a try!
Second, the whole machine needs some tlc, just curious how much money is worth sinking into a lathe of this caliber? I have an in with a local machine shop that could certainly make one, but even with the in, I'm sure it will be pricey...
Some background info - This lathe was given to me so I'm into it zero dollars. The speed adjustment was stuck on low and the spindle pulley was seized. I tried everything I read on here / knew to not force it too much but I couldn't get it to budge even a little. Eventually I resorted to a gear puller. When the puller didn't work by itself, I decided to add a little heat. This time it finally broke loose, but got pretty bent out of shape in the process.
I've never turned anything before, I've always focused on other wood working tools and techniques. While I'm really interested in trying it out, I'm not in a position to spend very much money on it. If this lathe isn't worth repairing, it will be a long time before I see myself shelling out the money for a different one. If it is worth repairing, I'd definitely like to give it a try!