ok...struggling as usual....anybody know where to get the tool rest extension for a Jet?
That’s really cool, but let’s measure first. Thank you, ClaudioI bought two 18" extensions for a Powermatic 3520A with posts. Not able to measure the tool post extension till next week but I spec they are too long. If it looks like it could be modifiable, and you want to try, I'll send you one for shipping...
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mine did not include one.Claudio, This tool rest extension came with my Jet 1640evs. I think this is what you are looking for. I'm not sure if Jet sells this item as an accessory but you should check their website or give their customer service a call.
Claudio, This tool rest extension came with my Jet 1640evs. I think this is what you are looking for. I'm not sure if Jet sells this item as an accessory but you should check their website or give their customer service a call.
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My Jet 1640evs is the original model with the rotating head. I believe they may have eliminated the tool rest extension when they changed their 1640 and 1840 to a fixed sliding head.mine did not include one.
Claudio, This tool rest extension came with my Jet 1640evs. I think this is what you are looking for. I'm not sure if Jet sells this item as an accessory but you should check their website or give their customer service a call.
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The few times that I have used this extension I did not experience any unusual vibrations or torque related issues. Although I have only used it for hollowing out 8" to 10" bowls with the headstock rotated about 40 degrees. The extension is 8" from the center of the post that inserts into the banjo and the center of the hole for the tool rest. The use of this extension seems more applicable for use when rotating the head stock about 45 degrees versus using it to accommodate larger turnings at the end of the lathe. Using the optional bed extension and riser for the banjo at the end of the lathe for larger turnings would be a better option.Does an extension like this put a lot of torque on the banjo? Just thinking a person using an extension like this needs to have a heavy duty banjo, or a post going down to the floor to relieve the stress.
yes, mine rotates.Very possible. My new EVS1840 has sliding non-rotating head. It did not come with the extension.
Claudio, does your lathe head rotate?
Claudio, if the reason you are looking for an extension is to turn larger pieces at the end of the lathe then you should consider the lathe bed extension for your Jet which also includes a riser for the tool rest in your banjo. You can probably find them on sale with all of the Christmas sales going on.interesting discussion. Would a free standing tool rest be a better option?
interesting discussion. Would a free standing tool rest be a better option?
es, my head does rotate, although I have not rotated it.Very possible. My new EVS1840 has sliding non-rotating head. It did not come with the extension.
Claudio, does your lathe head rotate?
I like to turn bowls. Want to turn some 18-20” pieces at some point....but, not yet.Might help to mention exactly what you are wanting to turn like type of turning and size.
As for me, I got lucky finding a used Vicmarc outboard tool rest recently which is very heavy duty. It has a large post that goes down to the floor with a separate tool rest so my banjo isn’t needed. This is very expensive item new so I am not suggesting it for your Jet lathe. My main concern is finding people who want to buy really large turnings because of the room that it takes up in their house. My current plan is to make some wall hanging plaques or large clocks that I won’t mind keeping if I can’t find a buyer.
Hope you find what you’re after.
-Karl