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Lee Bihm Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 204 Denham Springs Louisiana USA Gender: Jet1221VS	My lathe arrived today Nov 19^th, 2020 at 5:17pm My Jet 1221VS arrived a couple of hours ago. I’m excited and ready to start having fun, but will wait until the stand shows up before pulling it out of the box.
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Paul Haus Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 140 Minneapolis Minnesota USA Gender: Jet 1642 extended to 60 inches	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #1 - Nov 19^th, 2020 at 7:32pm Congrats
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Robert Hayward WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 774 Tampa area Florida USA Gender: 3520b	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #2 - Nov 19^th, 2020 at 8:12pm Looks good, have fun.
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Glenn Jacobs WR Addict Offline JC L&S Posts: 2,077 North DFW, Texas Texas USA Gender: Powermatic 3520C	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #3 - Nov 21^st, 2020 at 9:04am Let the chips fly!!
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Ron Sardo WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Chief cook and bottle washer Posts: 9,674 Drums Pennsylvania USA PM 3520	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #4 - Nov 23^rd, 2020 at 9:20am Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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Akira Miyazaki

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Re: My lathe arrived today
Reply #5 - Nov 30^th, 2020 at 12:31pm

Undoubtedly, Jet 1221vs is the best machine out there. Do not listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. As much as this lathe has a cult following, it also has its share of detractors who do not have an idea of the quality of this product in real time. These people haven't actually used the product and rely on mediocre online reviews.
I bought it this year before the lockdown happened, many people had argued against it but I did my research and was clear as to what I wanted. Luckily stumbled upon a site with authentic reviews and product ratings which helped me make my decision. Will leave a link below if anyone wants to check it out. And by the way, Congratulations!
./best-wood-lathe/

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Anthony Diorio

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Reply #6 - Nov 30^th, 2020 at 9:03pm

Lee Bihm wrote on Nov 19^th, 2020 at 5:17pm:

My Jet 1221VS arrived a couple of hours ago. I’m excited and ready to start having fun, but will wait until the stand shows up before pulling it out of the box.

Congrats... I ordered one myself it will be here Wednesday Dec 2nd. I just joined this site so I can learn how to use it properly... A little putting the cart before the horse maybe

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Don Stephan WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,659 Cincinnati, Ohio Ohio USA Gender:	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #7 - Dec 1^st, 2020 at 8:00pm Welcome aboard Anthony. If you haven't yet discovered, there are a large number of turning videos on this site that were previewed to make sure there were no examples of unsafe or not recommended practices. View Youtube videos with caution, unless the demonstrator was recommended by a reliable source.
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Reply #8 - Dec 1^st, 2020 at 9:13pm

Don Stephan wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 8:00pm:

Welcome aboard Anthony. If you haven't yet discovered, there are a large number of turning videos on this site that were previewed to make sure there were no examples of unsafe or not recommended practices. View Youtube videos with caution, unless the demonstrator was recommended by a reliable source.

Good advice.. I always try and vet information I get off the internet. Thumbs Up

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Lee Bihm

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Reply #9 - Dec 2^nd, 2020 at 1:50am

Woodcraft told me that the stand for my lathe will not be shipped until January. That’s the stand that was listed as in stock and shipped to me within 5 days. Angry

So I went to Home Depot and bought a workbench/cabinet to use until my stand comes in.
The first bowl I started on went flying : can’t call it a bowl anymore. The second attempt went better so, I have my first bowl.
I started a third bowl and got a bad catch and lost a big chunk from the side. Now it will be a shallow bowl ;.
I’m just using some free wood that I cut from the trees in my yard.

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Reply #10 - Dec 2^nd, 2020 at 10:42am

Congragulations on the new lathe Lee. My first bowl attempt was a disaster. I was using the wrong speed, tools, techniques and pretty much everything else. I bounced it off the floor and wall several times before a catch finally broke off the tenon. I decided I needed help.

I joined a local woodturning club and got some good instruction from veteran turners. That and several $,$$$ later for the proper tools and I can crank out bowls now. Ok, I probably got carried away with the tool buying (according to the wife) but having the right tool for the job is important. I also can't express how important the proper hands on instruction is. Even a basic course at your local woodturning store will get you on the right path.

Welcome to the never ending vortex of woodturning.

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Lee Bihm

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Reply #11 - Dec 2^nd, 2020 at 12:05pm

The problem is that there are no woodturning stores in my area.
There’s a woodturning club in Hammond LA. But that’s 30 miles from me. Right now they are not having meetings due to COVID-19.
So, I’m watching videos and doing some reading and playing on the lathe.
Here’s what I’ve done so far. From right to left, #1 the one that flew and cracked. #2 the first bowl. #3 the second bowl.

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Ralph Fahringer WR Addict Offline I'm the "Burly" Man!! Posts: 1,629 Ellsworth Maine USA Gender: PM3520b	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #12 - Dec 2^nd, 2020 at 12:38pm Awwww...what a cute little lathe!!! Check out anything by David Ellsworth as to how to get started with turning.
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Reply #13 - Dec 4^th, 2020 at 12:40am

Lee Bihm wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2020 at 12:05pm:

The problem is that there are no woodturning stores in my area.
There’s a woodturning club in Hammond LA. But that’s 30 miles from me. Right now they are not having meetings due to COVID-19.
So, I’m watching videos and doing some reading and playing on the lathe.
Here’s what I’ve done so far. From right to left, #1 the one that flew and cracked. #2 the first bowl. #3 the second bowl.

Nice ... looks like you will be a master turner in no time... I have a few projects I need to finish for Christmas .. . To be honest the lathe was an impulse buy and could have waited. Did not need to get started with another learning process right now. I am just going to get the fundamentals down in the little time I have right now.

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Paulie Winston WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 3 midi	Re: My lathe arrived today Reply #14 - Dec 23^rd, 2020 at 8:39am congrats! I must say this is perhaps the most reliable lathe one can buy today. How's your experience been so far
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