They do look a lot alike. The Jet is 40 pounds heavier.
Pivoting headstock for extra-large bowl turning capacity. Headstock rotates and locks in position at 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180°. Includes stand, tool rest, drive center, 6'' disc, and Allen wrenches.
Swing over bed: 12''
Motor: 3/4 HP, 120V, 60 Hz
Speeds: 600, 750, 910, 1080, 1260, 1460, 1680, 1910, 2150, and 2400 RPM
Turning distance between centers: 33-3/8"
Shipping weight: 184 lbs.
JET 12" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
Model JWL-1236. Heavy-duty cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock provide rigidity, strength and minimal operating vibration. Pivoting headstock quickly turns 90° to facilitate outboard turning. Variable speed spindle has six pre-positioned selections from 550 to 3,000 rpm, with positive detents. Powered by a heavy duty 3/4 HP motor. Complete with 12" tool rest, 6" face plate, spur center, and live center. Capacities: 12" swing over bed; 34-1/2" between centers; up to 16-1/2" outboard turning. 1" x 8 tpi spindle is thru bored 3/8". Spindle and tailstock are #2 Morse Taper.
Shipping weight 225 lb.; shipped by common carrier at our regular shipping & handling rate plus $20 for excess weight. Freight items will be brought to the back of the delivery truck and it is your responsibility to unload. The driver will not help you. If you want delivery with a liftgate truck or wish to pick up the item yourself at the terminal, contact our Customer Service Dept. and they will work out the details and contact you with options
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Name: JET 12" Variable Speed Wood Lathe Model JWL-1236
Price:$549.99
Model JWL-1236. Heavy-duty cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock provide rigidity, strength and minimal operating vibration. Pivoting headstock quickly turns 90° to facilitate outboard turning. Variable speed spindle has six pre-positioned selections from 550 to 3,000 rpm, with positive detents. Powered by a heavy duty 3/4 HP motor. Complete with 12" tool rest, 6" face plate, spur center, and live center. Capacities: 12" swing over bed; 34-1/2" between centers; up to 16-1/2" outboard turning. 1" x 8 tpi spindle is thru bored 3/8". Spindle and tailstock are #2 Morse Taper.
Shipping weight 225 lb