Mini lathe decision

[John Haylow]

I'm getting close to purchasing a mini lathe. I am trying to decide between the Jet JML1014 and the General 25-100M1 Maxi lathe.

There is a significant weight difference between the two, the Jet weighting 69lbs and the General 106lbs.

The price is within $10, so there is no issue in that respect. Jet also makes the 1014 in a variable speed but I am told that it is not available in Canada.

Any thoughts?

John

[Dick Parr]

I love my Jet Mini. Great little lathe for the money

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Don't know the General, But I LOVE my JEt Mini, too.

One of the best tool investments, I've made!

Bruce

[Anthony Yakonick]

I've used them both and I own a Jet, so my $.02 is Jet.

[Jim Ketron]

I love My Jet Nice little lathe!!!!
Mine is the one you have to change the belts. its not to bad to change it!
Jim

[John Haylow]

I would like to thank everyone for their help on my mini lathe decision. And a special thanks to Jim Shaver for helping me get in touch with Jacques Coulombe in Montreal.

Thanks to Jim I found out that the Jet 1014 variable speed is indeed available in Canada.

I chose the Jet 1014 VS, it should be here in a couple of days. I am also going get the Oneway Talon chuck for it.

I also just received Bill Grumbines DVD today, so guess what I'm doing tonight.

Thanks again.
John

[Jim Becker]

Good choices, John. You'll enjoy the lathe and really enjoy the DVD!! Good stuff.