I don't know much about turning but have done a few small projects with a old Craftsman table top lathe. I would like to get a new bigger lathe. I'll not be doing real large projects so I think this size should suffice. I have seen the Delta 46-715 for $549 new. Seems like a good price but wonder if the Jet isn't better. If you have either of these lathes I would like to know if your satisfied and why.
Thanks, Tim
I have the Jet 1442 with the cast iron legs, variable speed, but not the electronic VS and I love the hell out of it! Solid, heavy and nothing has even thought about breaking. The only things I have that come close to a knock on it is that the spindle lock pin won't stay in without holding it...a safety design feature, I'm sure, but still a pain...and the lowest speed is 450 which I'd like to see a little slower for some of the bigger bowl blanks. It works, but it gets kinda "white-knuckle" at times until I get it rounded and in balance.
I know nothing about the Delta, so I have no comments for comparison purposes.
Luck
Mike
I am waiting (not patiently) for a Jet 1442 to arrive in either of the local stores. I like the heavy legs and the VS. There have been several reviews in magazines in the past 6 months. jet and Delta arriving close to the top in most.
BRuce
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