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

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.

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"

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