Jet JWL-1220

[Les Symonds]

I'm thinking of investing in a portable lathe for doing demos at local venues. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the Axminster Jet JWL-1220 lathe?

Les

[Turners cabin]

i have no experience with the axminster ones but i do with the jet ones (made by powermatic ) and i find all the jet equipment i have had, use or sold to be second to none i can not fault the after sales at all . if you want any more info on the jet lathes feel free to look on my site http://www.turnerscabin.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_108 or give me a ring and if i cant help you there and then ill contact jet and get the info you need
Ian

[bodrighywood]

I have a jet mini, can't remember the exact model but I have had it for about 6 years with no problems at all. Only thing about it that I am not too keen on is that the speed change is a bit of a pain so it tends to get left at the one speed for most of the time. There is a variable speed version, not sure if you can get uit in this country though.

Pete

[Les Symonds]

Thanks Ian & Pete....similar feedback also came via the local club, so I've now gone ahead and bought it this morning.

Cheers....Les

[Paul Disdle]

You won't be disappointed, mine has been a joy to learn the craft on.

Paul