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steven carter
03-13-2008, 9:09 AM
So here are the pictures of the new lathe, it is up and running. It's not the mustard Cadillac (more like Buick Lucerne) the but it is sure a step up from the Jet 1236(Kia Spectra). Variable speed is a wonderful thing, being able to round out this maple blank without dancing all over the floor was a pleasure! A close second to the variable speed is the brake, no more waiting for the piece to spin down! It had a couple of paint chips, but those could have come from me wrestling this thing together. Headstock and tailstock line up perfectly, all along the bed, and the height is exactly 2" above my elbow with the feet screwed all the way in. (I'm 5'10") I'm a happy camper.... er turner now!
Scott Hubl
03-13-2008, 9:11 AM
CONGRATS Steven!

Looks GOOD you should be pleased with that lathe for quite some time.:D
Steve Schlumpf
03-13-2008, 9:12 AM
Steve - Congrats again on your new lathe! I love mine and the more I use it - the more I appreciate it!
Ken Fitzgerald
03-13-2008, 9:37 AM
Congrats Steve! I notice you have a roughed out bowl on the new beast...Whip that new dog! Enjoy! May it serve you well.
Jim Becker
03-13-2008, 10:23 AM
A fine looking machine! Congratulations!
Keith Burns
03-13-2008, 10:45 AM
A very nice machine Steven ! Soon you will wonder how you ever did anything on the old one !
Tom Sherman
03-13-2008, 11:17 AM
Congratulations Steve, lathe is looking good, nice rough out too.
Mark Ebert
03-13-2008, 11:49 AM
I've got one of these on order through Rockler, and I can't wait until it arrives. I placed the order last Friday and its been a LONG week waiting for it to come in. This is an upgrade from a 12" 46-700 Delta that I just sold, and while the Delta was ok for smaller stuff and spindle work, I can't wait to have the electronic variable speed so I can do some turning on larger bowls.
Bernie Weishapl
03-13-2008, 11:59 AM
The lathe is a beauty Steven and congrats.
Ben Gastfriend
03-13-2008, 4:39 PM
Congrats! Looks great, and so does the bowl! Don't forget to post a picture when yer done!
Dale Gregory
03-14-2008, 8:02 AM
Congrats Steve! You will love it! I do!

Dale
Don Orr
03-14-2008, 8:15 AM
Good for you Steven ! You are going to like that machine a lot. I sure like mine. I had the biggest piece of wood I have ever turned on it the other night and had a great time.:D