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  1. 03-21-2022, 6:44 PM #1
    Steve Nix
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    Caster for Jet 1642

    Anyone have a 1642 with mobile caster wheels, looking for suggestions. Thanks
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  3. 03-21-2022, 8:11 PM #2
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    Look at Carl Holmgren on YouTube
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  4. 03-22-2022, 11:31 AM #3
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    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.
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  5. 03-22-2022, 12:58 PM #4
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    Mine is on 3" double locking castors and works fine for me. It does put the spindle height at about 48".

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  6. 03-26-2022, 5:25 PM #5
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    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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  7. 03-28-2022, 9:36 PM #6
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    Can can you please send me the PDF? I’d like to try this for my 3520
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  8. 03-29-2022, 3:45 PM #7
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    Dick Mahoney, thanks for posting. What is the black piece under your cam? Metal? Plastic?
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  9. 03-30-2022, 7:52 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gregg Feldstone View Post
    Can can you please send me the PDF? I’d like to try this for my 3520
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  10. 03-30-2022, 7:55 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brice Rogers View Post
    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.
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