Jet 1220 VS ?

[Tony Kent]

Hello all,
Has anyone seen the new jet 1220 w/ elec. variable speed lathe and know where i can find one?
I am also looking for unhandled tools, but can't remember or find any links as to who sells/makes them....help:)
Thanks for any help,
Tony

[Randy Klein]

Check out this post (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=73254).

[Gordon Seto]

Your second question:

thompsonlathetools.com (http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/)

Gordon

[Ben Gastfriend]

#2- P&N makes good unhandled tools, as does Thomson.

[Dick Strauss]

Tony,
Doug Thompson's tools cost roughly the same as Sorby's or P&N's but will far outlast them and stay sharp longer. Doug Thompson is the only one I know that says "If you don't like the tool for any reason, return it to me and I'll refund your money!" I bought one of his 5/8" bowl gouges and a few other tools. I've turned two bowls and the bowl gouge is still sharp. So far I have no intention of returning them.

I can't recommend P&N based on the poor fit and finish of a 1.25" roughing gouge that a friend purchased:(. The tool had multiple ridges of metal left on the inside flute that prevented you from getting a sharpened continuous edge. Their sales representative here in the US (Greg Jensen) refused to replace the tool even though it is definitely a manufacturing defect:(:(.

[Brent Pauba]

Your second question:

thompsonlathetools.com (http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/)

Gordon

Thanks for the link, I have been searching for quality handle-less tools!

[Tony Kent]

Hello,
Thanks for the replies...much appreciated:)
Tony

[Don Eddard]

A number of the tools at Packard Woodworking and Craft Supplies USA are available unhandled, but Doug Thompson's are hard to beat at any price.