12-inch variable speed wood lathe with stand
3/4-horsepower motor; 550 to 3,000 rpm; 34-1/2-inch distance between centers
Cast-iron lathe bed, headstock, and tailstock; heavy-gauge steel components; metal motor housing
Includes lathe, stand, tool rest, 6 face plates, spur center, live center, face shield, tooling knockout
60 by 17 by 44 inches; 183 pounds; 2-year warranty
To woodworkers who know the reputation of Jet products, the merit of this 12-inch variable-speed lathe should come as no surprise. Start with the guts of any tool, the motor. Prewired for 115 volts and fully encased in a metal housing for longer life, its 3/4-horses turn material at 500 to 3,000 rpm, depending on which of the six speeds you select. The cast-iron lathe bed, headstock, and tailstock provide superior vibration dampening and durability, while the heavy-gauge steel components and stand give rigid support. Pivoting 90 degrees for outboard turning of up to 16-1/2 inches on larger projects, the MT-2 headstock protects a Reeves drive pulley system with which we made quick and easy speed changes. Down on the other end, the hollow tailstock allows for longer hole bores and houses a live center, a luxury standard on all Jet lathes not found in much of the competition.