jimr
Member
I just bought this lathe from Fred in NC. and it is like heaven compared to what I had, but I need a little help. I turn pens on it since I don't have the luxury of a small lathe for that. Question- the tool rest that came with it is a 12 incher and that is a bit long to get in closse to a turned pen. I am having lots of trouble finding a 6 incher, with a 1" post. I have one that is 3/4 and I can use it but the total length is so long it will not let me get below the centerline of the lathe with a gouge. Does anyone who uses a Jet 1442 have a 6 inch tool rest and if so, where do I find one. I sure could use some help with this. The only ones I have seen in my catalogs or 3/4 inch or are to long overall. Thanks for any help.