Jet lathe 1014

You'll need a set of turning tools...I use a smaller set for pens. You'll need the mandrel which fits into the headstock. Woodcraft and others have them...it's a #2 Morse taper. You'll need the proper bushings for the size pen you're making...they're inexpensive. For your bowls etc, you'll need a different chuck, the included faceplate is limited somewhat. The thread on the headstock is a 1" with 8 threads per inch, and many chucks such as Craftsman, Delta, etc will fit. Start small, and enjoy!

bill

Heh, heh, heh............Jim, Jim, Jim...........with a Jet 1014, you have a great start in woodturning. There is no better value in a starter lathe.

To start, you'll need a parting tool, a 3/4 skew and a 1/2" spindle gouge. That'll get you started. From here, just buy standard sized tools as you need them. Just because you have a mini lathe doesn't mean you should buy mini tools. Standard sized tools are easier to control and sharpen.

For bowls, you'll probably want a chuck. Consider a Nova Midi or Super Nova. Start with the standard 2" jaws and add jawsets as you need them. Your lathe has 1" x 8 threads and # 2 Morse taper. Keep this in mind and buy accessories to fit.

Buy yourself a good book like Keith Rowley's "A Foundation Course in Woodturning". Take a turning class for beginners soon, before you develop nasty bad habits. (Woodcraft offers them) Unless you get good instruction soon, you go at it helter skelter and have to unlearn your bad habits when you do get proper instruction. Might as well learn how to do it right the first time. Don't neglect learning how to properly sharpen your tools. You can't turn well unless you first learn how to sharpen well. Consider a slow-speed grinder and a Wolverine jig from Oneway.

Have fun.

Barry

Out of the box, the mini is ready to plug in and run... no assembly.. it's preset at 500 rpm (slowest speed) which is a good place to leave it for a while.. It comes with faceplate & spur center on the head stock and a very nice live center on the tail stock..

If you're considering the optional legs, I'd suggest that you try the lathe and then decide... personally, i set it on a utility tool table when I got it last week and started making shavings..

I'll build a rolling cabinet for it and the turning tools and stuff... and still probably not spend the $150 they want for the legs..

There's a picture of my "nearly new" Jet mini on this page is you're interested:

mac

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Thanks Bill , appreciate your time.

Thanks Barry, I ordered book and lookin at grinders.

Thanks Mac, ordered it today. Like to see pic of your table when finished.

me too! *g* I wish I could just hook up my head to my RAS and have the ideas flow.... and have it cut the pieces.. lol

mac

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I read that you got some good advice on a very fine starter machine....I still use mine. I have a suggestion that is absolutely free. One source of a lot of lathe items, especially pen supplies, is Penn State Industries. Their prices are not always the rock bottom but they are fair and delivery time is top notch. Anyway, they offer a free DVD that walks you through creating a slim-line pen. It is a good place to start and their catalog offers a LOT of explanations of what you need, may want or could live without, but looks cool items. So try

and by the way, I am not associated with them in any way and I usually support our small local Wood Shed guy here in Fresno. Enjoy Turning!

Jeff in Fresno, California snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net

Thanks Jeff, I'm on my way. Lord help me the bugs taken hold.

There is no cure because there is no need for one.

hey Jeff... I'm in Clovis... do you know of any local turning groups?

mac

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Hi. I've been lurking in this group for years, and some time ago read a post here about Johnson Wood Products. At the time (at least 5 years ago) they sold a box of mixed spindle blanks for $30 and a box of mixed bowl blanks for $40, throw in $36 for shipping and I got enough wood to keep my busy for years. When I called, they were happy to spend the time explaining what I'd be getting I haven't spent as much time as I'd like, so unfortunately, most of it is still in my garage. I did save the invoice because I was very happy and would certainly buy from them if I ever really get started.

Maybe someone in this newsgroup knows if they still do this and if this address and phone number are still correct:

34897 Crystal Road, Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076 319 933 6504.

Have fun with your new toy.