Upgrading a Jet 1014

[roasterbob]

Hello all,
My wife, the turner in the house was just gifted a Jet 1014 mini lathe. It's in fabulous condition. We have a question about the idea of adding a digital speed control to it in addition to the manual method (that already exists obviously) of moving the band.
Is this possible or even necessary.
thanks

 

[leehljp]

There are some digital controllers that come with a different motor, such as this: https://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLVSKIT2.html

Finding a VS system to work on the 1014 motor will be very difficult, but probably can be done if you are an electrical engineer.

VS systems are very helpful and time savers, as they eliminate a lot of belt swapping, The motor and VS system in the link above can be adjusted on the internal settings to change the speed ranges. I have that motor and VS system on my Rikon lathe, which I have had for about 15 years and it works well for me.

I have the belt in one position and with the minor settings inside the VS electronics I get 50 RPM to about 2800 RPM just by turning the knob. There are a couple of threads on this forum that tell how to do it.

 

[roasterbob]

There are some digital controllers that come with a different motor, such as this: https://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLVSKIT2.html

Finding a VS system to work on the 1014 motor will be very difficult, but probably can be done if you are an electrical engineer.

VS systems are very helpful and time savers, as they eliminate a lot of belt swapping, The motor and VS system in the link above can be adjusted on the internal settings to change the speed ranges. I have that motor and VS system on my Rikon lathe, which I have had for about 15 years and it works well for me.

I have the belt in one position and with the minor settings inside the VS electronics I get 50 RPM to about 2800 RPM just by turning the knob. There are a couple of threads on this forum that tell how to do it.

Thank you! I'll take a look at the conversion it.

 

[dogcatcher]

Sewing Machine servo motors
A little reading about sewing machine servo motors.

Lathe Motor Mods

Another source for variable speed - Shopsmith Forums

DC motor for my lathe has low torque

DC motor for my lathe has low torque

www.madmodder.net

variable speed conversion

Does anyone have any experience with this kit on a jet lathe? Variable Speed Midi Lathe Conversion Kit: for Turncrafter , Jet and Delta Lathes at Penn State Industries Thanks

www.penturners.org

Mine loses power at slower speeds

I also have a micro lathe powered by a Fotedom motor with a foot controller or a desk top speed controller

 

[sorcerertd]

I've heard that treadmill motors are great for VS, but I can't tell you much about the conversion process. It would get a lot more use on a lathe for most people. LOL.

 

[walshjp17]

Hello all,
My wife, the turner in the house was just gifted a Jet 1014 mini lathe. It's in fabulous condition. We have a question about the idea of adding a digital speed control to it in addition to the manual method (that already exists obviously) of moving the band.
Is this possible or even necessary.
thanks

I upgraded my very (very!!) old Jet 1014 (so old it was in the original blue color) with the Penn State variable speed upgrade kit several years ago. I am not an engineer of any kind and was able to do the upgrade successfully merely by following the instructions in the kit. I am very happy with the result and use this as a spare/demonstration/buffing station lathe.