Robert Sherlock
Member
Hi all,
I am getting ready to purchase a larger lathe. I currently have a Jet 1014 and love it so I thought of the jet 1642. It seems to have very good reviews both here and on other sites. A few questions:
First, I use the lathe 95% of the time for turning pens. Is this large of a lathe still useable for small items such as pens?
Second, I have the ability to get 220 in my garage for very little money and time. Is it worth getting the 2hp 220 version vs the 1 1/2 110 version? People seem very pleased with the power and torque of the 1 1/2 hp version.
Thanks,
Robert
I am getting ready to purchase a larger lathe. I currently have a Jet 1014 and love it so I thought of the jet 1642. It seems to have very good reviews both here and on other sites. A few questions:
First, I use the lathe 95% of the time for turning pens. Is this large of a lathe still useable for small items such as pens?
Second, I have the ability to get 220 in my garage for very little money and time. Is it worth getting the 2hp 220 version vs the 1 1/2 110 version? People seem very pleased with the power and torque of the 1 1/2 hp version.
Thanks,
Robert