Outboard Attachments for Jet 1642

[Tom Keen]

Ive got a commission for a large platter.. couple inches more than the 16 inch swing on my lathe with handle. Ive read about attaching the Vicmark outboard rig to this lathe. I also see that Powermatic is offering a heavy duty free standing tool rest that would allow me to turn outboard. Anyone have any real time experience with either one?

Thanks,
Tom

[Keith Burns]

Tom, I made a copy of the Vicmarc for a 16" Delta I had. It worked good. I don't think I would ever us a freestanding rest myself. I have seen somewhere a Vicmarc attached to the Jet. If I were doing it again I would get the Vicmarc.

[JerHall]

I have heard good things about the Vicmarc solution. There are a bunch of discussions and alternatives at http://mustardmonster.googlepages.com/ Go to the "Outboard Rest" page/link. This might be the most applicable link to the 1642:
http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=284&highlight=3520
I think Craft Supply carries them. You have to do some careful hole drilling.

[Thomas Bennett]

Here's how I did mine. Any welder could fabricate this out of scraps. It's attached to the lathe, as you can see. I can reverse it for a wider gap and move it out from the lathe in three positions for the bigger turnings. The force is transfered to the floor with the tool rest.

[Bob Justin]

Tom,

I picked up a General 2643 floor stand to use on my Jet 1642 and it has worked very well for my outboard turning needs. Stores out of the way nicely when not needed on the shelf under the lathe by removing a couple of bolts. www.general.ca (http://www.general.ca) Model 2643 The 3 foot castings are cast iron and fairly heavy. Castings are nice and clean, no sharp edges.

I put a pair of the tube-sand bags on it when I work with it just because I like things nice and solid, no movement. :D

[Hilel Salomon]

Tom,
I've got the Powermatic "free standing" rig though I haven't yet used it. I would not really call it "free standing" as it bolts on to the legs. It seems quite sturdy. I see though, that they now have an "extension" which also falls beneath the normal bed, and I might have gone that route for the 3520. The good thing about the rig I have is that I can set it aside.
Luck, Hilel.

[Scott Hubl]

I have an Old Delta 1460 lathe with the 16 speed jackshaft and most of the other original accessories, I got it years ago from my father in law. Included was the outboard turning tool rest stand, there nice and heavy the botton feet are solid cast iron.
Sorta looks like the General one mentioned.

I'm not sure I will use it with my new 3520B thats coming this week or not.

I'm keeping the old Delta as a nice old iron eye candy piece.
I can use it with my Beall buffs setup on it too.

Heres what the stand looks like, (rite after sandblasting it) they can be found on the "bay" for a price, but check Generals price it might be worth it.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/AmericanAndProud/DELTA%201460%20LATHE/stand-web-3.jpghttp://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/AmericanAndProud/DELTA%201460%20LATHE/stand-web-2.jpg

[JerHall]

Scott's photo reminded me that Woodturning Design Winter 2008, issue 16, page 26 has a great article for building one out of standard pipe stock by Wilford Bickel. You can order the issue at
woodturningdesign DOT com/issues/winter08.shtml

[luis montes]

I was looking for a picture. Did you post one? I would like to build a outboard tool rest for my old blount lathe. I put a VFD on it so I can control speed. Thanks.

[Dan Hintz]

A picture of what, exactly?

[John Keeton]

Rumor has it that Jeff Nicol is working on a setup for outboard turning. You might want to PM him.

[Jake Helmboldt]

Tom, look at this thread.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?153441-Vicmarc-or-Robust-Outboard-Turning&p=1571650&highlight=#post1571650

There is a picture of the outboard articulated rest I had a friend make. Built like a tank (he dubbed it the M1). I just turned a big burl with it this weekend. It was cheaper than buying the Vicmarc and it bolts directly to the end of the bed where there are alreay 4 tapped holse, so no need for adapting, drilling/tapping, etc.

I keep it bolted to the lathe since it folds up against the end of the lathe and is out of the way.

[Steve Schlumpf]

You guys do realize that this thread is 3 years old... right?

[Dan Hintz]

John,

I'm have to ask you to delete your previous post for the safety of all involved... if more people know about what Jeff is creating until he's done, I may not get the first unit out of the door.

And that right there would be a complete and utter tragedy that might involve someone getting hurt...




Steve, the age of the thread is what made me question what the OP was looking for a picture of...

[John Keeton]

Steve, Dan and I do - not sure about Luis!

[luis montes]

Tom,

I did not see a picture of the rig you manufactured for outboard turning. I have access to a welder. could you send me a picture at yospike@new.rr.com. Thanks.

[Dan Hintz]

Luis,

Tom hasn't posted in nearly two years, and he hasn't even logged in for over four months... you may be waiting a while for those pics. ;)