JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase

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Offering a one-inch swing over the bench and 42-inch capacity between centers, the JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase is ideal for home shop use. Boasting the versatility of a sliding headstock, electronic variable speed, and the necessary capacity for large projects, the JET JWL-1642EVS is a great lathe for beginning and serious craftspeople alike..caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;}ul.indent {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: 20px;}table.callout {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif;margin: 10px;width: 250;}td.callout3-c26 {height: 100 percent;background: url(‘http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2009/c26-callout3.png’) repeat-y;border-left: 0px solid #999999;border-right: 1px solid #999999;padding: 10px;width: 250px;}ul.callout {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: -12px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.5em;}h5.callout {t (more…)

PSI TCLPlus Turncrafter Plus 2.5 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Swing-by-12-1/2-Inch between Centers 1/4-Horsepower Benchtop Woodworking Lathe

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If you’re just getting started in turning, welcome to a fantastic hobby – and you’re looking at the right lathe. This Turncrafter is perfect for beginners, because it’s not a big investment, yet it’s surprisingly good quality for the price. On a lathe this size, you’ll most likely be making pens, ornaments, candlesticks, small bowls and cups, so the 1/4-horsepower motor is plenty of power. We were frankly impressed that a lathe at this price would have variable speeds, and the speed range is an impressive 750 to 3,200 rpm. You’ll use the slower speeds for roughing your column, and the higher speeds will give you great fine cuts. At 43 pounds, it’s sturdy and heavy enough to dampen any vibration you might feel, but it’s also light enough to be completely portable, perfect for the home workshop where several benchtops share the same bench top. Its footprint is minimal, at about 2 feet long and just 5 inches wide. The largest diameter piece you can turn (more…)