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Jet 9 x20 lathe

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moonlite 37

02-27-2008 17:45:45




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I have an old 16 x 72 lathe but it takes too long to set up the 4 jaw chuck and it does not have any of the modern stuff. I am considering buying a new Jet 9 x20 to make bushings and pins for my old tractors and implements. Anybody have any experience with them?




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Butch(OH)

02-28-2008 13:19:46




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to moonlite 37, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  
There are several importers of that machine. Jets will usualy be higher priced than most of the other copys but claim to have better quality control than the others too. Jets are finished much better for whatever that is worth. When I bought my 9x49 mill I went with the extra money for a Jet and have not been sorry for doing so as I needed a couple parts (my fault) and my needs were quickly taken care of. Expect to spend some time "finishing" the lathe. Things like adjusting gibs, tightening backlash and all fasteners and it is a very good idea to change the gear oils after a very short time as the china tools are famous for having allkinds of trash in the gearboxes. Do not expect that 9x20 to finish as smooth as your old engine lathe with it"s less than perfect gears but all and all they are not a terrible machine as long as theyare not crashed hard nor used 10 hours a day. If you have a few bucks extra to spend Summit sells a very nice Bulgarian built 14x40 lathe.

My 20x60 Summit at work.

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Jerry L /AZ

02-27-2008 21:31:28




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to moonlite 37, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  
I have one and it has done every thing that I've wanted it to do. It is a knock off or copy of the atlas, south bend machines, I wish it had auto crossfeed and a quick change gear box for threading you can cut threads but you have change gears, like on the old sear's , atlas and southbend machines. Jer



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Ryan - WI

02-27-2008 20:20:20




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to mjbrown, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  

moonlite 37 said: (quoted from post at 20:45:45 02/27/08) I have an old 16 x 72 lathe but it takes too long to set up the 4 jaw chuck and it does not have any of the modern stuff. I am considering buying a new Jet 9 x20 to make bushings and pins for my old tractors and implements. Anybody have any experience with them?


I have access to a South Bend 16/24 at school but I bought a 9" Craftsman Atlas for the garage and I love it. The 24 is way too big to justify for bushings and such and the Craftsman doesn't take up as much room in the garage. The lathe is American made and built pretty solid for a 9" lathe.

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Handyman

02-27-2008 19:47:02




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to Dick L, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  
Why not just buy a three jaw chuck for the lathe you have now. you will just need to order the correct back plate for mounting it to your lathe when you order the chuck.



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jbruce

02-27-2008 19:38:21




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to moonlite 37, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  
If you want to use a three jaw chuck you need a more expensive one. Nothing worse than a three jaw that gets worn or sprung a little. A four jaw is more forgiving of wear and still accurate.



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timcasbolt

02-27-2008 18:28:02




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to moonlite 37, 02-27-2008 17:45:45  
They talk about them on Home Shop Machinist from time to time. The general consensus seems to be that they are ok for a cheap Chinese lathe, but you shouldn't expect much or you'll be disappointed.



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RobMD

02-27-2008 19:18:44




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to timcasbolt, 02-27-2008 18:28:02  
It's chinese??? where does one get a good american one.



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Gumby

02-29-2008 10:21:45




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to RobMD, 02-27-2008 19:18:44  
There are sources that sell new and used mills and lathes (e.g., Lost Creek Machinery:>Link

Can give you a good idea of what the market is bringing for a particular item.

I'm still dreaming of owning a small lathe myself. With 4 kids heading off to college in the next few years, I think I'll put that dream on hold.

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Bob Huntress

02-27-2008 20:40:56




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to RobMD, 02-27-2008 19:18:44  
antique dealers



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dr sportster

02-28-2008 08:54:43




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to Bob Huntress, 02-27-2008 20:40:56  
I laughed alot at Bobs comment "antique dealers",however if you think about it its actually kinda sad.



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Spook

02-28-2008 18:25:36




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to dr sportster, 02-28-2008 08:54:43  
I don't know of a metal lathe being manufactured in this country. I have worked a lot with Makino, a Japanese company. They bought out LeBlond in 1981. I think the last LeBlond lathe was made in 85. I don't know about any other American lathe builders.



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Davis SC

02-28-2008 18:49:33




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to Spook, 02-28-2008 18:25:36  
Hardinge still builds an occasional batch of 11 inch lathes in Elmyra NY. Not sure of the cost now though... Somewhere in the 50K range, I think.



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Spook

02-29-2008 18:54:41




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to Davis SC, 02-28-2008 18:49:33  
I forgot about them! I used to run a Hardinge engine lathe, and a Hardinge chucker. Long time ago....



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JMS/.MN

02-27-2008 19:38:22




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 Re: Jet 9 x20 lathe in reply to RobMD, 02-27-2008 19:18:44  
Plenty of good American machines around- shops are selling out due to overseas competition. Bought a nice 8 foot bed, 18 inch swing, quick change, for $975 a few years ago. Gives my 1910 South Bend 13 inch a rest.



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