SWMBO finally broke down and bought me a Mini Jet for our anniversary. She ended up with a diamond/emerald ring, but I feel it's an even trade. Turning on this machine is so much more fun than on the old ShopSmith I've been used to. Set up the stand (free this month) and mounted the lathe. The bed level is much better than the lower SS also. Plugged it in, turned it on and, WOW, I could hardly hear it running, no vibration and I could actually hear the radio on in the background. I have never been able to hear it (I keep it kinda low anyway) with the SS running. My first ventures on it have been a few pens. The difference is astounding. I actually get very smooth cuts on this machine. I was a little frustrated with the SS because I never could get smooth cuts and felt it was my technique. Not so, it turns out. I feel much better now. Anyway, here are a few of the pens I've done so far. The plastic one's are material Scott Greaves sent to me some time ago and I was afraid to try on the SS. They turned great on the Jet! Thanks Scott! I'm looking forward to doing some more lidded boxes on this machine. They should be even more fun. Thanks for looking, be safe and have fun!
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