I asked Jet if they plan to offer an upgrade kit for the non-VS 1220 much like there is an upgrade kit for the non-VS 1014.
"Thank you for writing. I have contacted the Jet engineers. They advised that there are no plans for a variable speed retro-fit kit for the JWL-1220.
Aundrea Berkey
Internet Customer Support
Order Entry Representative
WMH Tool Group
Makers of POWERMATIC®, JET®, and WILTON® products
"
So I guess if I want a VS upgrade I have to get off my lazy butt and build it myself. I got some great advice here on how to do that, I just have to decide whether to do that or just buy a bigger VS lathe like a Nova DVR XP or PM 3520.
"Thank you for writing. I have contacted the Jet engineers. They advised that there are no plans for a variable speed retro-fit kit for the JWL-1220.
Aundrea Berkey
Internet Customer Support
Order Entry Representative
WMH Tool Group
Makers of POWERMATIC®, JET®, and WILTON® products
"
So I guess if I want a VS upgrade I have to get off my lazy butt and build it myself. I got some great advice here on how to do that, I just have to decide whether to do that or just buy a bigger VS lathe like a Nova DVR XP or PM 3520.