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New Lathe!

Darrin

Darrin

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Thanks for everyones input! I paid for the 1442 VS Wood Pro By Jet and pick it up this saturday. That will give me enough time to run the wiring in the shop to where I want it. Is this lathe 220 AND 125 depending on how you wire the motor?? I read one review from amazon that said 220 and another that said 125 from Woodcraft. I'd go 220 just to save $$ on amp draw. Also was looking at the Oneway Stronghold chuck, the Supernova chuck, and even the chuck sold by Penn State. Anyone ever have any experience with these? Obviously Im only buying one. When I go to Woodcraft sat to pick up the lathe, I'll buy a set of tools (General set) just to start as Im sure I'll be learning the ups and downs of grinding them as well as using them. Thanks again everyone and hope to post a pic of my 1st finished project soon!!!

Darrin
 
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I have the stronghold and am happiest with it. Always get the biggest chuck you can afford in case you go bigger some day. I have also used the penn state chuck. It doesnt feel as good as the stronghold or nova is going to, but it is certainly a bargain and comes with a lot of nice jaws! it all depends how heavy the workload is going to be.
 
The Oneway Talon or the SuperNova2 are roughly the same size and large enough to handle 14" swing (I think I've seen one listed as up to 20" diameter). Whichever of these two chucks you can find a better price on would be my recommendation.

I have a Oneway Stronghold and a couple of SN2's. The only time I use the Stronghold is on my PM 90 because it has a 1.5" spindle (no other oneway or Nova chuck can fit a 1.5" insert).

The Stronghold is a larger chuck and equates to the Nova Titan chuck. The larger diameter reduces access to the blank.

I have not tried the PSI, but you should specify which one you are considering as they have several.

Cheers,
Kurt
 
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Whatever chuck you decide on, don't forget an insert for it for the size of your spindle threads. That should be 1 1/4x8 on the Jet 1442.

One thing you might check out......I believe that with the Nova and axeminster chucks they offer a mounting ring in various diameters at a price that is less than any faceplates I have seen. I am not sure if the oneway chuck jaws fit them, but they might. Anyway....a ring screws onto your turning blank or rough log instead of a faceplate. Then you use the jaws on your chuck to grab the ring by expanding from the inside. More secure during roughing than a center, and you don't have to change from the center to a chuck each time. And since the rings are cheaper than a faceplate this might be a good thing to look at if you envision multiple projects being mounted up at one time. you can probably by 2 rings instead of one faceplate. I think both Craftsupply and Packard carry the rings.

I have several Oneway chucks with a different jaw mounted on each and really like them. Solid and reliable.

Also, depending on when you bought the lathe, if you bought it from Woodcraft see what they are willing to do for you in the way of discounts on accessories for your first purchase after the lathe. When I bought my Jet 1642 in Honolulu I timed the buy to coincide with a Jet 10% sale (which I believe just happened this last weekend for woodcraft) They also gave me a 10% off on my first purchase of accessories. That helped me buy a little bit more on the first go around.

Hope you have a ball this weekend with the new lathe!!!!!

Dave
 
Chucks

Congratulations on your new Jet!!!!

I use a OW Talon on my PM. I also have the large Axminster Chuck. I have a set of ODonnel (?) jaws for it that move the work away. Some people use Shark jaws for this.

The Talon or similar size would be good up to 10 inches with the supplied #2 jaws, get the #3 jaws and work up to 14 inches. I use the Axminster for work over 15 inches. Of course you can use a large chuck for small things. My first view of a Oneway lathe was with a OW Stronghold Chuck holding a goblet. The total length of the finished goblet was 1/2 inch.

The Axminster jaws do not mount on Oneway chucks or OW on Axminster. The Talon Jaws do not mount on the Stronghold. I don't think too many other chucks will mount jaws from another chuck line. You have Nova, Penn State, Vicmark, Grizzly ... all available in the US. There is a Versa Chuck available from the Toolpost. toolpost.co.uk The price I've seen is in pounds sterling and would be close to 280 bucks. The ad claims it will mount Axminster, Vicmark, Nova and OW jaws.

Good Luck!

John 🙂
 
Chucks

I have a supernova2, 2 talons, a vicmarc 100 and a vicmarc 120. I have used them all quite a bit and prefer the vicmarc chucks with the talons a close second. I am not a big fan of the sn2 but have a bunch of faceplate rings that I use on segmented projects.

Congrats on your new lathe.

Vernon
 
Congrats on your new lathe!

Hello Darrin,

There's no turning back now! 🙂 You will find turning can be very addictive and tons of fun. As you grow as an artist, you will find that your woodturning explorations will be limitless... There are so many paths to explore that you can never get bored. Welcome to the addiction and best wishes in all of your woodturning endeavors! Take care.
 
Vinland said:
....I'd go 220 just to save $$ on amp draw. Darrin
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By the way, it costs the same to run it. Your electric company most likely charges by kilowatt hours, not amp.
 
Steve Worcester said:
By the way, it costs the same to run it. Your electric company most likely charges by kilowatt hours, not amp.
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I don't claim to be an expert, but I believe more current going through wire causes greater power losses (as heat). Thus 220 would require a bit less power (whether the difference is significant is another issue).

Cheers,
Kurt
 
Tools

I just got an order of BB tools from Rich at "Disoorder@aol.com" and for the money, it is a great value. Great price, fast shipping. The steel is HARD and takes a good edge. Check him out. Average price was about $15 tool.

CPeter
 
One last question before the trip

Im confused then... I planned on buying the stronghold tomorrow with the #3 jaws and Jumbo Jaws for bowl turning(the bottom) But the Talon will work? If the Talon isn't comp. with the stronghold, then I cant use the Jumbo jaws with it. The ad says turn up to 12" with the jumbo jaws on the stronghold, and the jumbo jaws for the talon are smaller.Are the measurements external gripping vs. internal? Then the issue of the stronghold being bigger in diameter will reduce access to the backside of the blank? Sheesh...my head hurts........ 😕 😕
 
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Darrin - I have the Jet 1442 same as you. I've been using the Talon for over a year and have not come close to exceeding the capacity of the chuck on the 1442. I've turned bowls to 13.5" diameter x 8" high and hollow forms to 12" diameter x 16" high.

The Talon can use the mini jumbo jaws and the jumbo jaws. It can't use the mega jumbo jaws. Those are stronghold only. The stronghold with mega jumbo jaws may not fit on the 1442 (I think they might need at least a 16" swing). There are plenty of ways to hold turnings so you can work on the bottom. I've found that Jumbo Jaws are not as useful as I had originally expected them to be. I don't use them as much as I had expected. You might want to hold off on the jumbo jaws and try some other methods for reverse chucking first.

I found the talon with the standard #2 jaws capable of handling 90% of my work. I've subsequently added spigot jaws and #3 jaws, but only use them for special situations. You could just buy the talon and hold off on any other jaw purchases until you've got a few pieces under you belt.

Ed
 
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Oneway has a set of jaws that move the turning away from the chuck. They are called Tower Jaws. I use the #2 and #3 set of tower jaws on my stronghold chuck whenever I am smoothing the outside of a turning. I think that the stronghold is really a great investment in your turning.
 
Darrin,

One other point with the Stronghold. If you go to a larger lathe someday they will work fine and not be undersized. That may not be true with the Talon.

Also, an earlier post suggested holding off on the jumbo jaws? I might agree with that. I have them handy, but I don't use them nearly as often as I imagined. I don't regret buying mine, but if I were to do it again with the knowledge I have now I would not bother with them. Sit down with someone and go over the concept of jam chucks. Wicked easy to make, versatile, essentially no cost except a few minutes of your time to make one, and a couple of dollars for some foam rubber from the fabric store assuming your wife doesn't have some scraps kicking around.

Have fun!!!

Dave
 
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