I have one of the original JET 1014 mini lathes. I think this was the first one on the market. Probably had it for a dozen years. After much good service the motor has finally given up the ghost! Before I go through a JET dealer for a replacement, I was wondering if anyone knew of a place that sold similar replacements or upgrades. My motor doesn't have any identification information on it, maybe it did when new but all that has been worn off by now. I could get the original paperwork and find it though.

Try a site called Surplus Depot - they carry a huge selection of motors - usually at good prices

I would look at Grainger, or Bodine motors. I live in Wisconsin I do not know if they are everywhere but they have a good web site. Also try Northern supply.

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James,

Penn State Industries has a variable speed replacement..[www.pennstateind.com]. Does your motor have a start capacitor and have you checked it?

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/02/2013 01:57PM by James Roper.

I would call Jet first and see what they say, what they recommend, and I'd try to find out the info on teh motor. Then I'd see how much it would cost, and how difficult it will be to replace.

Would it be possible to somehow take a motor with a 3/4HP motor, and put a 1HP (or more) motor into it?

Forrest is right, check Grainger, every time I have ever ordered from them I had the order delivered within 48 and sometimes 24 hours.

I will check a few things and see what can be done. Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I have some options.

[www.ereplacementparts.com]

[www.amazon.com]

So the current motor is a 1/2 hp - end mounted motor with a pretty long shaft. It is likely to be a 3600 rpm motor as well.

Here is a variable speed DC motor and controller for $120 - from Penn State Industries:

[www.pennstateind.com]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/02/2013 03:20PM by roger wilson.

I would have the motor rebuilt. A craftsman rebuilding a motor will make sure all the clearances are right, etc, etc. Kinda like getting a custom made rod. Every quality rebuilt motor outlasted the factory many times. Most times the rebuild cost is less than a new one & you will be certain it will fit. Now if you need a bigger motor, or you want a variable speed, a rebuild won't do. Just my $0.02.
Bill

I just received a new jet1014 last week. Not sure if this helps

The current motor they are running is 1/2 hp, 60 Hz, 126 DC, 3 Amp, 1800 Rpm.

You can do what I did for a motor for a lthe I need to fix ... check your local craigslist and find someone giving away a treadmill. They have DC varible speed motors. I got one for simply hauling it away.

Ron Hossack Wrote:
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> You can do what I did for a motor for a lthe I
> need to fix ... check your local craigslist and
> find someone giving away a treadmill. They have
> DC varible speed motors. I got one for simply
> hauling it away.

Ron,

I also lucked into a tread mill motor for the taking. It is a permanent magnet 90 Volt DC motor. Hooked up to a 12 Volt transformer, it turns it slowly. So, it is my belief that it is good to go. However, the assembly is not complete and probably needs one of these . . .

[www.batteryspace.com]

Do you have any advise for how to hook one of these motors up?