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jet 1221

  1. John Snow

    Jet 1221VS spindle lock button holder

    The spindle lock on my Jet 1221VS has an irritating feature: It doesn't stay locked. The button that locks the spindle is spring-loaded, so as soon as I let up side pressure on the chuck (while unscrewing a workpiece) the button pops out. So, I made a little tool that keeps the button pressed...
  2. Jamie Straw

    Gloat on Jet 1221, and Question about boiling

    I'm officially impressed with the Jet 1221. Maxed out the swing today with an 11.5" piece of soaking wet Madrone -- a test to see if I could, indeed, sell the 1236 that takes up twice as much room. Drum roll.........the answer is "Yes!" That little tiger did great. My question is: does one...
  3. Jamie Straw

    New lathe - Jet 1221, not big but s-w-e-e-t

    Got a little extra jingle in my jeans this month and forked out for a Jet 1221.This puppy packs quite a bit into a small package, am impressed! For anyone who's just gotten one, or is about to order one, here's a recommendation: break in the brushes before putting it under load. Mine had a...
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