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Welcome to the Vortex. I think that Dante' said it best all those many years ago, "abandon hope all ye who enter here"

Merry Christmas from the Redneck Riviera!

Ethridge Cabinet Shop in Panama City FL (closed about 2 years now has been opening its doors from time to time to sell off everything). Most of the wood is the big flat stuff, but I did find a stack...

very sharp tools means Mirka Goldflex Soft 180 then 400

Been a long time since posts, but I am needing another chuck. I am looking at a number of the mid sized ones, the Nova G3, barracuda2, apprentice, and talon. I have a nova midi, so the g3 is...

I appreciate all of the replies. I cannot believe that I did not think about putting a twist in the belt. I have a Nova chuck, so it does have a grub screw to lock the jaws, even so I will only use...

I have a Jet 1220 (non-VS) model and need to find out if there is any way to wire it so it will run in reverse. I have an extra 1/2 hp motor that I am thinking about rigging a pulley and engaging it...

I bought one of the first Jet 1220 (non-VS) that came on the market a little over a year ago and have been very happy with it, this was and is still my first machine. Belt changes take seconds,...

I redid the groove, 1/8" by 1/8" square cut channel, looks better.

Another simple bowl, zebrawood, 6" diameter by 2". My first try at putting a band around the outside, and I kinda like it.

more pics.....

Hi all,
I have not turned much lately, but was cleaning the garage and found this piece of wood I was given about a year ago. It started out as an odd shape, and it took some time to figure out how...

I am not much of an electrician, but your directions make it sound if not easy, than less difficult that I thought!

Thanks

Hi,
I have one of the Penn State units, but found that I was able to do better by hand. I make small wands (6-8") and usually have to make 30-50 per order. I have my original on a post right...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. If the 1220 had a DC motor it really would be easy, and I am still thinking about a swap. I am making a jig to hold my drill so that I can simply couple it to the...

I thought about that, but could I have 2 belts?

I am trying to figure out a way to reverse the direction of the lathe. I know that there is an easy mod for the VS, but I have seen nothing for the non-VS models. If anyone out there has an Idea,...

I have a Jet 1220, is there any way to make it run in reverse (other than removing the belt and putting a single twist in it)?
Thanks

Hi everybody,
It's not really a turning post, but the Library of Congress has uploaded thousands of pictures onto Flickr, and here is one that is really amazing.
This was taken in 1942, the tree...

LOML says it is an "object d' art" as we cannot decide if it is a bowl or a vase that didn't try hard enough. It is about 5" by 3", tung oil then buffed.

Just another 2 cents here, but if you are looking at the rikon and the jet mini, then make sure to check out the new jet 1220. It has a 3/4 hp motor with 12 inch swing and 20 between centers. I...

Merry Christmas all!
I have a Woodcraft slow-speed grinder with a Oneway sharpening setup, and when sharpening a gouge with the gouge jig, the chisel wants to bounce on the wheel. I have dressed...

Put me in for it too!

I will second the opinion of the Jet 1220, 12 inch swing and fits nicely in a bench. Suiting me fine until I move up to Mustard!

That was an excellent tutorial! I am a college instructor and have to admire your teaching skills!

I have to put a vote in for the new Jet 1220, it really is more of a midi, but in a mini size and price!