| If you are in the market for a mini lathe, you will | | | | appreciate the smooth Jet. |
| undoubtedly find yourself considering a product from | | | | The Jet lathe is capable of operating at a variety of |
| Jet. Jet, along with Delta and a few other | | | | speeds. However, it is not offer a "turn the knob" |
| manufacturers, are leaders in the lathe industry and | | | | speed adjustment. In order to change the turning |
| have great reputations for producing high-quality tools. | | | | speed, the operator does need to adjust the pulleys. |
| The Jet JWL 1014 is solid evidence of that | | | | That may sound difficult, but it really is not. Fans of the |
| commitment to quality and is a recommended mini | | | | Jet consistently state that they have been able to |
| lathe purchase. | | | | grow accustomed to changing speeds quite quickly. |
| One of the great things about the Jet mini lathe is the | | | | The JWL 1014 can handle projects with diameters as |
| easy set up. Many reviewers have commented that | | | | large as six inches. The headstock is fourteen inches |
| the lathe is ready for use "right out of the box." Users | | | | long, but Jet does sell an optional extension for those |
| report that initial set-up takes less than thirty minutes! | | | | who need more room. |
| That compares quite favorably with far more | | | | One of the main selling points of this Jet mini lathe is its |
| complicated and difficult to use small lathes. | | | | retail price. The lathe often retails between only $300 |
| The Jet mini lathe receives a great deal of praise with | | | | and $400, making it extremely price competitive with |
| respect to a variety of important considerations. The | | | | other similar products from other respected |
| lathe has been on the market for some time and has | | | | manufacturers. One can push the price higher with the |
| demonstrated superior durability. If you are using your | | | | optional tailstock bed extension or the purchase of an |
| mini lathe the right way, you can expect to have it for | | | | automatic variable speed adjustment component. |
| years to come. This is not a throwaway piece of | | | | However, most buyers will find this mini lathe capable |
| equipment. | | | | of meeting their needs without reaching for these |
| The JWL 1014 manages to combine more than | | | | upgrades. |
| enough power with vibration-free operation. Unlike | | | | Do not let the manual belt adjustment or the low price |
| some mini lathes, you can tackle relatively intense | | | | scare you away from the JWL 1014. This popular Jet |
| smaller projects without worrying about chatter or | | | | mini lathe has a strong following for a reason. It is a |
| unnecessary movement. That should be good news | | | | great merger of function, quality and affordability. |
| for anyone considering small, detailed work and those | | | | If you are in the market for a small wood turning lathe, |
| who simply want a comfortable experience. Those | | | | you will undoubtedly be pleased with the Jet JWL 1014. |
| who plan to use a lathe regularly will certainly | | | | |