new to all this and have a stupid question

[splinter99]

hello folks,
I first wanted to say how much I enjoy this sight and how beatiful all of your pens are. I started turning pens a few days ago and thus far have only made 7 or 8 slim lines..I just ordered a jet mini lathe and it should be here in a few days( to replace the harbor freight lathe I currently have) My question is, is it possible to use a varible speed control on it, ie. router speed control..?

 

[Skye]

Not sure what you mean. Does the Jet not have that already?

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

No, wrong type of motor, you'll burn it out.

BTW, You're in good company and this is a stupid question.
I know this because that was the first question I ever asked about turning.[]

 

[splinter99]

i didnt order the varible speed modle ($100.00 more)

 

[pastorbill1952]

There are 2 Jet midis, one w/ VS and another w/o. I am not certain that a router spped control would work. Do a search (make sure oyu check the archive box) on VS control set ups. Sure there was a post just recently using some spped control device but can't remember what it was.

 

[guts]

Harold,i think you better not try the the VS. on the jet mini,could cause some severe damage,i have a jet,and after changing the speed with the belt it takes about 30 seconds to change,have fun.

 

[Skye]

Yeah, changing the belt would be the way to go if you can do that on a mini. Not familiar with them. The father-in-law uses one though.

 

[splinter99]

thank you all for all your help