JayDevin
Member
I was working on my entry for the penmakerss challenge when My Jet Lathe went from a multi speed to a 1 speed Lathe. 400 rpm... as the speed control assymbly went out...so I guess I am out of commission for awhile. ARRRRRRRRRRGH!
Broken Lathe!!! one speed
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R2
Member
To quote the Magic Pudding
"It's worse than warts,
It's worse than corns to bear,
It's worse than having several quarts
Of treacle in your hair"
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"It's worse than warts,
It's worse than corns to bear,
It's worse than having several quarts
Of treacle in your hair"
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stevers
Member
Can you re-wire it to bypass the speed control till you can get it fixed? That's a bummer. What timing too. Someone may have an idea.
simomatra
Member
One of the reasons I did not buy the Variable speed as they are having some problems with speed controller in Oz any way
Randy_
Member
NO.....NO.....NO!!!!!
The VS motors are DC motors and will most certainly be seriously damaged by exposure to 120V AC.
Randy_
Member
Tough luck. 
I hope you have a JET repair center close by. A controller problem is unlikely to be something the average hobbyist can deal with. Probably going to be an expensive fix even if it is something simple. Worst case need to replace the board will be a very painful. One reason I went with the manual model one less thing to go wrong....and a very expensive thing at that.
Fortunately, it seems to be a rare problem in the USA. This is the first case I remember being reported.
I hope you have a JET repair center close by. A controller problem is unlikely to be something the average hobbyist can deal with. Probably going to be an expensive fix even if it is something simple. Worst case need to replace the board will be a very painful. One reason I went with the manual model one less thing to go wrong....and a very expensive thing at that. Fortunately, it seems to be a rare problem in the USA. This is the first case I remember being reported.
JayDevin
Member
it seems that is its a Mechanical problem not and electircal one. Past of the Alum Casting of the pulley system broke and needs replacement, its a Jet 14 x 42 and not the switch! will keep ya posted....and the pen would have won the challenge!!!!
gketell
Local Chapter Leader
Bummer! Sorry Jay. Sounds like a good reason to go craigslisting.
GK
GK
Daniel
Member
Jay, see if they will donate the parts as a consolation prize for the contest.[}]
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JayDevin
Member
I might Have a back Up pen....I still have a few hours....Lathe is still in warranty...1 more year so I have my contacts at woodcraft working on Jet as we speak....needs about 100 in parts
clthayer
Member
Jay, Send the blank to me I'll turn it and send it back
I'm a nice guy aren't I
I'm a nice guy aren't I
JayDevin
Member
Christin, keep your eye o the mail box....some thing will come..
Such a Pal!
Such a Pal!