Features

• Live Center
• Three piece chisel set
• Safety goggles
• Knock-out tool
• Tool rest

Reviews (2)

Great little lathe but limited manual
I am very pleased with the quality of the Mini Pen Lathe by Jet and other than the obvious limitations of a machine that is a small version of the larger ones, it performs well. I am disappointed that the paperwork with the lathe does not include information to order replacement or accessory parts. Also, it is listed as a two-speed lathe but the manual does not describe how to achieve those two speeds. It appears to operate on the higher of the two RPMs. If you have any interest in future lathe work that might require a slightly larger lathe, you should consider it at this time. Upgrading can get expensive, as I have found out.

Excellent Value
This pen lathe is the perfect tool if all you want to do is make pens and maybe a small box. you cannot turn anything larger than about 2" diameter but that's not the point of this little marvel.
Setup is trivial but the integrated wrenches for adjusting the toolrest and stop are clumsy to use. A wing nut would be better! (OK, kidding a little). Changing speed is a belt change that is easy to do but there is no hand wheel for manually turning the mandrel. This is a problem during finishing and sanding but is minor since you can turn it at the housing due to it's small size and inertia.

Don't but this lathe for the crummy tools in the box, however. Get a "real" set of chisels with this. What do you expect, though, when you can get these as low as $99 at times (on sale)?

You will need to clamp this down (and it has mounting holes if you prefer) but I use two 3" spring clamps and that's all the holding power it needs. ... Read more

Features

• Thermal overload protection for longer tool life
• Four-post system for stability and accuracy
• 15 amp motor powers the cutterhead and feed rollers simultaneously for optimal planing under various load conditions
• Dual-position cutterhead height adjustment handle for left- or right-hand operation--one rotation moves the head 1/16 inches
• Precision-bearing mounted, dynamically balanced cutterhead is fitted with two HSS double-edged auto-set knives for razor sharpness

Features

• Clear wire reinforced hose
• 4" by 10 feet

Reviews (4)

Pricey but works well
Yes, it is expensive for hose. This does work really well though and it probably some of the best hose on the market...... Very flexible (some types are stiff) and the ability to see into the hose is (nearly) priceless! Had something get stuck in mine last night. Would have never known until it became a bigger problem if I could not see that little piece of wood!

You get what you pay for!
This is the best hose that i have found to date.It does cost more money but it performs well.I have two sets.I also have the 6" hose.It is best to use the wire style clamps to retain the hose to the machine or dust pipe.I have seen these hose used on big molders with six heads.Hope this helps your choice of hose.
Thanks, Weyer Service

Can it be cost justified??
In comparision to the counterpart black hose, the only advantage I can think of is that you can see thru this hose to easily identify where any possible clogs are located. With the black hose you have to use trial and error, and possible take the entire DC system apart to find the clog. With the clear hose, you can see it and go right to the problem spot. Is this worth almost double the price of a black hose?

That can only be answered by the user. I'm using the clear hose only off of machinery where large chips are make, my lathe and bore machine (drill press). Other than that, I opted for the cheaper black hose. I also have those two machines located the closest to the dust collection machine, so the hose length, and chip travel, is the least possible.

A must for a dust collection system
The quality is great - 5 star. This price is ridicules - 0 star. Check another source. Read Controlling Dust in the Workshop by Rick Peters. I have used about 60' of this my workshop to connect each of my power tools to my metal duct system. ... Read more

Features

• Exclusive three point leveling system provides a solid stable stance
• Built from solid steel tube, with heavy-duty casters for long life
• Features a powder coated finish for durability
• Accommodates JET JTAS-10 table saw with 50" fence and legs

Features

• 3/8" gouge, 1/2" skew, and 1oz. Insta-cure & pen glue
• Contains everything you need for pen turning
• Includes two 24K gold pen kits and two 24K gold pencil kit
• Also one Mont Blanc pen style kit and Mont Blanc style letter opener
• Pen mandrel, 7mm drill kit, Hut finish, Wood blanks (set of 5), Pen turning book

Reviews (1)

Jet disappointed me.
After recieving my 1442 Jet Lathe with a very good instruction manual, I really expected the same with other products I rec'd from Jet. However, for this kit, Jet purchased an instruction manual from a book store and the manual does NOT show how to use the items in the kit! Plus the manual uses jigs and other things to drill and press parts that aren't in the kit. The mandrel is not the same either. You would think a company as large as Jet could afford to have their own manual printed with the equipment as shown in the kit. I expected better! ... Read more

Features

• Built-in pipe jaws handle various pipe sizes
• Heavy duty 25,000 PSI casting for strength and durability
• Replaceable top jaws and built-in pipe jaws
• 361 degree swivel base with double lockdown for quick and easy positioning
• Designed for general duty applications

Features

• Variable speed from 750 to 3200 rpm
• Powerful 2/5 HP Motor quickly removes material
• Variable speed control with current feedback maintains constant speed under load
• Cast iron bed and headstock for stability and extreme durability
• Lock-off switch with removable key

Features

• Clear Plastic 20" Diameter Collection Bags
• Includes 5 bags per package
• Simple to use
• Easy to see when the collector is full

Reviews (2)

Very slippery
I love the clear view of what is in the bag so I know when to empty it. Saves a lot of mess, just tie and toss. However, I found that the bags are difficult to install because the bag kept slipping off the retaining ring when I tried to insert the ring into the housing. Finally resorted to a few pieces of duct tape to hold it and got it into place.

Very Handy
Made of "heavy duty" clear plastic. I like these clear bags because you know when the bag is full. Easy clean-up. Just remove the bag, tie it and toss. I would give them five stars if Jet gave you more bags for this price. ... Read more

Features

• 3" Spindle Assembly
• For use with JBOS-5 (708404) sander

Reviews (2)

To buy or not to buy? Is it worth it?
This 3" spindle assembly is substantially larger, and heavier than the standard spindles which comes with the Jet Benchtop Osciallating spindle sander. The advantage to having a larger drum is that it creates a flatter surface where the crown meets with the wood. That creates a smoother surface on larger pieces. The smaller spindles that come with the unit, range from the 2" on down to the smallest ones, which are great for getting into smaller corners etc, but on a large flat or gradual curved surface they can create dimples in the surface if you don't keep the material moving.
Is the 3" spindle neccessary? Not really, with a careful technique, you can accomplish it with the smaller spindles, but it definitely makes it easier. Highly recommended.

Makes Your Benchtop Sander Work Like a "Floor Model"
This kit gives you a whole different range of capability with your Jet sander. Take this kit, put your sander on a stable tool stand, and then pat yourself on the back for the money you saved by not buying a floor model sander. With this kit, your sander tackles a much broader range of tasks.

I highly recommend it! ... Read more

Features

• Disc table and miter gauge included for stability and accuracy
• 1/2 HP 115Volt motor for fast removal of stock
• Quick belt change for less downtime
• 36-grit grinding wheel for optimal stock removal
• Serrated front contact wheel for positive feeds

Features

• Overall size: 9-13/16 by 4-1/16 by 8-1/4 inches
• 4-inch OD
• Used for branching off main lines
• Allows you to gradually split the main line more efficiently than a T
• Increased lateral airflow and efficiency

Reviews (2)

Does a Great Job
When installing a dust collection system, eliminating resistance to airflow is what it is all about. The ideal is as large a pipe as possible, flowing in a straight line, without any ridges in the surface. Of course in the real world at least some of these things wind up being less than ideal. What this Jet 4" Y-connector does, is give you a large pipe, that makes a gradual Y as opposed to a straight 90 degree angle T, and the sides of the connector are smooth. So when you need to divide your air source into two lines, this elbow does the nicest job.
The advantage of incorporating a Y connector into your system, is that you can take a single air source, connect this Y connector to it, a pair of gates, and no longer have to switch your hoses between two different pieces of equipment. All you do is open the gate to one, and close it to the other. All in all highly recommended.

A Strong Link in the DC Chain
This is a good connector for a DC system. Not a complicated piece, but a very good one. The ends were all 4" , the hose fit snuggly and the wire clamps held.

When making a branch in the DC system, to go to several different pieces of equipment, the "Y" connection is better to use than the "T". The Y will allow for a better air flow. Combine the Y with a/several blast gates, then it's almost like having a single hose go to each piece of equipment. ... Read more

Features

• 4 Inch Dust Port Included
• 3/4 HP Motor
• 46 Inch Long Bed
• 3 Knives in The Cutterhead
• Rabbet up to 1/2 Inch

Features

• Two-speed gearbox
• Magnetic controls
• 3hp 230-volt motor
• 4" dust port
• Extension rollers

Reviews (3)

Jet 16" Woodworking Planner or Belt Burner?
I have been running the Jet 16" planer for just two days and shredded six V-belts.

The machine came out of the box well tuned and solid. The manual was very detailed and well written except for an error in the V-belt tension adjustment section. Assembly was easy, although I could have used a 240 V plug at the end of the power cord.

My problems with the machine came when I started feeding in my rough cut Douglas Fir lumber. I have a large supply of wide stock (1x15 inches). A few hours into running my lumber I started to experience stalls and a lack of power. Looking over the machine showed a plume of fine black dust coming from the V-belt housing. The three belts were badly worn.

The motor is mounted on top of the blade and roller assembly. The only means of adjusting the belt tension is to move the heavy motor up and try to tighten the bolts, a two man operation. The bolts are easy to reach but dificult to accurateley adjust. There is no self adjustment and a large margin of error epecially as the belts heat up.

The next day after installing new belts and a call to Jet's tech support number I tried to get to work again. (The manual has an error in describing how to tighten the V-belts.) Sadly, the second days results were the same as the first with less that three hours of machine use the V-belts were shredded.

So far Jet has not been able to offer fix other than sanding down the cast belt drive wheels. Perhaps the wide stock is to much for machine? This is a new model to the market so I can't be sure if the issue is with my machine or the design.

However, I can't wait to find out, I will return the 16" Jet and look for a planer with a better drive system.

great planer
I just got my new jet 16' planer and as in the previous review set up was somewhat time consuming, and the machine is very heavy. I have only run a few pieces of pine and maple stock through it with mixed results. My initial opinion is that this is tool that will take more fine tuning then I normally would have to do and more experience in order to get the results I expect. On the plus side this planer will really hog some lumber. I tested the power of the planer by running a 9 inch wide piece of hard maple (the widest I had on hand) and the planer never hesitated. The height adjustment is clear and easy to read and adjustment is quick and easy. One more feature that I am impressed with is the four handles that slid into the base. These handles were helpful when assembling the planer and later on when moving it around my shop. The mobile base is a must with the size limitation I have in my shop

professional planer, hobbyist price
First off, this is a GREAT planer. Specific things:

It comes with a 4" dust hood that works well, as long as your dust collector is off the left side of the machine. Reversible, or even rear-exit, would have been nicer.

Second, this thing takes forever to assemble. I spent about 12 hours putting it together. Part of this is because it is incredibly heavy. If you have an engine hoist, forklift, or Neanderthal available, you'll be fine. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend trying to lift it with two people.. it really needs four.

I ended up removing the motor to lighten it up a little. That helped, but added a 3-4 hours to the assembly process.

Third, delivery was a little sketchy. I couldn't get it delivered for free without a liftgate. If you've got a loading dock, consider yourself lucky.

Fourth, why not include a power plug? It comes with a ~5 ft cord, no plug. Delta's Unisaw is twice the price, but it comes with a long enough cord and plug.

Random thoughts:

The stand is sturdy enough. I'm sure some people would prefer an enclosed stand, but it isn't currently available.

The infeed and outfeed rollers are very sturdy, and are adjustable for up/down and the angle of feed. This is helpful in case they are warped for some reason.

Conclusion- great planer, the assembly process should be simplified, and it is HEAVY! The bill of lading said 573 pounds; Amazon says 396 pounds. It's probably somewhere between the two. ... Read more

Features

• Washable electrostatic filter
• Fits AFS-1000B Air Filtration System

Features

• Strong, heavy-duty casting
• Smooth sliding movement
• A helping hand in the shop
• One year warranty

Features

• For 1/2" to 1-1/4" thick material up to 12" wide"
• Makes half-blind dovetails
• Cut tails and pins in one pass
• Cam-style action clamping for tight grip and ease of use
• Adjustable for different materials

Reviews (7)

DO NOT BUY
The set up of this jig is totally trial and error and the instruction booklet is loaded with errors. I couldn't believe you actually have to remove some parts to get at adjustments. The set up guide instructs you to do the first trial cut at a bit depth of 7/8". This is extremely dangerous because if you are experimenting with ANY stock, the bit will dig into the metal jig. That's what happened to me TOO.

Good Product
This product is a nice quality piece of equipment for the money. I would buy it again, and it does what it is advertised to do.

I read the comments about the manual. It's not the best manual, but if you read the manual and follow the directions it's correct. The biggest problem I see from people in here and what I experienced is that you have to follow the text written directions for measuring the router base, wood, and router bit. If you follow the quick reference table, it will not be correct. It doesn't imply some of the proper math. Other than that, it's a drawer making machine!

Needs clear instructions
I purchased this and have now returned it. The instructions that come with it give very clear instructions how to assemble and line up the and wood, but not clear at all on setting up the routher to use with it. The instructions walk you through one setup, using I think it was 1/2" material, but if you're using different templates (that they sell) they don't give you any instruction for setup using the other templates, nor do any instructions come with the template. I contacted JET and they mailed to me some further instructions, but they were still very hard to understand. Also unless you dedicate a router to this jig you have to set it up, trial and error, every time till you get it right, then cut your parts. It took me 3 hours and lots of scrap lumber to get a good setup, then the parts cut rather quickly, but my router bit was almost to short to hold in the collet, and wanted to keep pulling down on me. (I was cutting 3/4" material). I think I'm going to try the Porter Cable brand jig, even though it doesn't have the quick clamp system like this one does.

Dangerous instruction errors
The set up of this jig is totally trial and error and the instruction booklet is loaded with errors. I couldn't believe you actually have to remove some parts to get at adjustments. The set up guide instructs you to do the first trial cut at a bit depth of 7/8". This is extremely dangerous because if you are experimenting with narrow stock, the bit will dig into the metal jig. That's what happened to me, causing a brand new carbide dovetail bit to disintegrate. I'm lucky I wasn't injured. This is a dangerous item and I do not recommend it to anyone.

Quirky set-up, but excellent results!
After spending the last three hours setting up the dovetail jig I was able to fashion my first drawer to my finicky expectations.

As others stated, the instructions leave a _lot_ to be desired, hence the three hour setup.

The hardest part of the setup is getting the dovetail bit at the
perfect height so the joint is neither loose nor too tight. Once you have this height. LEAVE THE BIT IN THE ROUTER!

Use of a straight "clearing bit" saves wear and tear on your dovetail bit. If you decide to use a clearing bit, put it in another router (I'm using a $70.00 cheapo router I got a couple of years ago)
The crucial concept in setting the height is that
you need to adjust 1/2X of what you measure. This is because you're affecting both the pins and tails. For a perfect fit, instead of adjusting the bit and making another pass, cut off the old pins and tails and start fresh.
One more thing. After you make the first pass, go back a second time to clean up anything you might have missed. For me, it's the difference between having to hammer the joint together and just push it together with my hands.

Although the jig clamping system appears sloppy, it should be remembered that it is only a clamping system and works quite well for this task. The stops that require adjusting during setup perform acceptably, although I fine tune the setup after clamping to ensure that the top and side are absolutely flush.

I'm quite pleased with this product. Especially considering what others are selling for. Not only does the Jet take bigger stock, but it appears that I can do both half-blind and full dovetails just by adjusting the stop. This would appear to work only up to 3/4 stock. When I find out for sure, I'll edit this review. ... Read more

Features

• Various hook-ups for dust collection
• Cut to fit
• 1" to 6" diameters

Features

• Water-pot holds water or oil to cool workpiece
• Locking, adjustable, precision machined tool rests hold work at the deisred angle without slipping
• Shatter resistant eye shields help to protect the user's eyes
• Adjustable spark arrestor controls sparks
• Light with flexible shaft and adjustable shade can be positioned at any angle