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Great idea!

I love learning little shortcuts like this.

64, and I think because my 2 kids were already adults and had kids of their own when I started turning, they've shown no interest in taking up the hobby.

They do enjoy seeing my various creations...

Sorry about your mishap, but you may have saved a few of us in the process. All too often I only wear my safety glasses and forego the face shield. I may have to rethink that after reading your post....

I'm a member of the AAW but I had to Google AWFS. :D

David, I was also less than pleased with the hand wheel that came on the 1640 and so I turned one out of walnut that slid snugly over the existing one.

It works very well!

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Congratulations on a Great Choice...but then again, I'm biased.

I bought my Jet 1640EVS back in August of last year and have been totally pleased with it. My club's lathe is a Jet 1642 and that's...

Bill, do you recall the name of this company?

You should probably just contact Nova and ask them.

Wow, beautiful piece Roger.

Maybe I missed it, but can you tell us what kind of wood the finial is made from?

Of course Ricc, I don't know what I was thinking.:o

I hope you're able to come up with a reasonably priced solution.

The Jet 1640EVS comes with a 'Tool Rest Extension' (JWL1440-205) with a one inch post. I know the headstock on the 1642 doesn't pivot, but it may work if you were to slide it to the end of the bed...

Wow, that looks much too nice to mount on a telescope.

Absolutely! That's mainly what I use my two gallon model for.

You'll need to check the CFM (cubic feet per minute) and the PSI (pounds per square inch) of the compressor you're considering and then compare those numbers to the CFM and PSI requirements of the...

Congrats on your choice!

I've had my Super Nova for about 6 months now. The only thing that I'm less than enthusiastic about (and it's a very minor quibble) is that it's a tad too directional for...

I've had one of these for about a year now and I find that I don't dread my compressor cycling on anymore, if fact, I don't even notice when it does come on.
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I completely understand how important the height of the lathe is when you're turning. I decided against the Revo 1836 for the same reason. It didn't feel right to me without the optional risers and I...

If the Jet 1642 is on your list, then you should also check out the Jet 1640EVS which is an updated version of the 1642. It has several improvements including a rotating headstock and a wedge lock...

Even if you could get it up on to your new lathe, what are you gonna use in the way of turning tools? :eek:

Costco sells brown paper bags in a variety of sizes.

I think your best bet would be to check with your local chapter of the AAW.

http://aaw.site-ym.com/members/?id=23094470

If it's not too late, I'd like to suggest that you also look at the Jet 1640EVS. It's an updated version of their 1642 with many of the improvements customers have been asking for. It comes with a 5...

I have the 4' LED shop light that I bought from Costco mounted over my workbench and I'm as pleased as can be with it. I used to have a 4' fluorescent fixture mounted there and every so often I'd...

When I bought my Rikon slow speed grinder I wanted to install 2 CBN wheels on it but I was concerned about the added weight of CBN. I went ahead and ordered two CBN wheels from Woodturners Wonders...

Unfortunately, a really good shop vac with a 2" hose is no substitute for an OK dust collector with a 4" hose. Pay particular attention to the CFM (cubic feet per minute) of whatever method of dust...