Hi everyone.
This is a question for anyone who might be familiar with tha Jet 1840EVS lathe.
I’m a 40+ year woodworker, but just starting to turn more seriously.
I have the opportunity to buy a new Jet 1840 EVS “scratch and dent” lathe for about $2000 below list price. The issue with the machine is that there is a broken casting on the motor that was the threaded attachment point for a tightening screw to lock down the belt tension for the high/low pulley. The tightening bolt lives on the bottom right front of the motor by the headstock.
My question is, is this any kind of dealbreaker? I haven’t seen it in person but I suspect one could either do without it, or jury rig a workaround. Any opinions would be most welcome!
Thanks!
Lane
This is a question for anyone who might be familiar with tha Jet 1840EVS lathe.
I’m a 40+ year woodworker, but just starting to turn more seriously.
I have the opportunity to buy a new Jet 1840 EVS “scratch and dent” lathe for about $2000 below list price. The issue with the machine is that there is a broken casting on the motor that was the threaded attachment point for a tightening screw to lock down the belt tension for the high/low pulley. The tightening bolt lives on the bottom right front of the motor by the headstock.
My question is, is this any kind of dealbreaker? I haven’t seen it in person but I suspect one could either do without it, or jury rig a workaround. Any opinions would be most welcome!
Thanks!
Lane