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Jet Mini Lathe
Posted by:
Ted DeMatteo
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Date: March 24, 2005 11:14AM
I seem to remember a web site or someone who posted a list of things to do once you get a new lathe to optomize the performance. The Chinese make a good product but there finishing leaves a little to be desired. Does anyone recall this or know of a good jet lathe site? I tried searches but can up with only sales type sites. Obviously, I just got my new Jet and am like a kid in a candy store.
Thanks ted Re: Jet Mini Lathe
Posted by:
Gerry Rhoades
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Date: March 24, 2005 11:28AM
Do you have Andy Dear's DVD? If you're new to using a lathe, it's a great investment. I bought it and then bought my Jet lathe. I didn't do anything special to it other than replacing the faceplate with a chuck. Re: Jet Mini Lathe
Posted by:
Stan Grace
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Date: March 24, 2005 12:06PM
You can check alignment by chucking a drill bit or other uniform and pointed object in your chuck and sliding the tailstock complete with a live center to the left until the bit and the live center meet. If the alignment is good they should meet point to point. If you have a magnetic based dial indicator you can also use it to check tolerences. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: Jet Mini Lathe
Posted by:
Wylie Wiggins
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Date: March 24, 2005 07:53PM
Ted,
From what I know it is best to take the machine apart and deburr everything, look for anything like sand a clean it out then relube. This website could be a good place to start with information. [www.mini-lathe.com] I've been looking into a Jet BD 920N and all the tools. I'm pretty comitted to it at this point. From what I have read I am looking at about 40 hours work right out of the crate before I can even turn the machine on if I want to ensure its longevity. Tight wraps and lines, Wylie Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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