Caster for Jet 1642

[Steve Nix]

Anyone have a 1642 with mobile caster wheels, looking for suggestions. Thanks

[Sam Force]

Look at Carl Holmgren on YouTube

[Richard Coers]

I bought a used 1642 that had the foot/caster combo mounted to the lathe legs. It made it way too tall for me. I took them off and the lathe just sits in one place in my shop. I'd suggest you seriously consider the height when choosing and I would recommend a mobile base.

[Edward Weber]

Mine is on 3" double locking castors and works fine for me. It does put the spindle height at about 48".

https://www.woodcraft.com/products/3-caster-double-locking-swiveling-with-1-2-threaded-spindle?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-WRBhCKARIsAAId9FmJykiETBi2-gKfBY63jf3TugYczKWMb9CZEVWRUq7UcfjFmphuXvkaAsijEAL w_wcB

[Dick Mahany]

I built retractable casters for mine about 15 years ago. Still going strong. I documented the build in a PDF if interested including the cam handle profile. The casters are only for mobility and storage and are never in use when turning, so height change isn't of concern.
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[Gregg Feldstone]

Can can you please send me the PDF? I’d like to try this for my 3520

[Brice Rogers]

Dick Mahoney, thanks for posting. What is the black piece under your cam? Metal? Plastic?

[Dick Mahany]

Can can you please send me the PDF? I’d like to try this for my 3520

Sent a PM.

[Dick Mahany]

Dick Mahoney, thanks for posting. What is the black piece under your cam? Metal? Plastic?

The black piece is a hard black plastic that I originally placed to reduce friction. In hindsight, I should just have used a piece of high pressure laminate which would be simpler and easy to replace.