Broken Tool Rest Holder

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bruce119

bruce119

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Well I broke my toll rest holder cast housing. I guess I will be calling Jet Monday and ordering a new one. I have a 12x20 Jet I was turning a fairly heavy out of balance chunk of Oak. The lathe was vibrating a bit I guess a bit too much for the cast housing of the rest holder.

Any body hear of these things breaking. I don't really know how old the lathe is. I bought it used last summer. Is there anywhere else to get parts other than Jet. I will post in the classifieds also to see if anyone has some spare parts.

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Thanks
 
If Jet will not give you one you might look into the base that Packard Woodworks has on clearance. They are made for 12' lathes and have a 1" tool post which you may need :smile: They are made for lathe beds with a 1.5" gap between the ways but are easily modified to fit a 1.25" gap. The modification is explanined at the AAW forum. I can give you the link if you need it. I put one of these on my Delta 46-460 several weeks ago and really like it. You will need to paint yours white.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...00-aspec-delta
 
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