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This is a good product for the price and works as good as the more expensive ones. The only problem is the instructions may as well be thrown away. I suggest going by the pictures only. You will have to adapt this unit for your saw but its not hard and will only take about an hour for you to figure it out.

for the money, the PSI dust collector does not even come close to collecting even 10% of the saw dust.the instructions were incomplete.i hope i can unload this on somebody for ten to twenty dollars, but i doubt it!!

I have a Powermatic 2000 with a zero clearance insert hooked up to a 3hp cyclone dust collector, and don't use the supplied blade guard. Because I was still getting dust off the blade, I thought this type collector would do two things: 1) catch more dust, and 2) provide some additional safety. It helps with the safety factor (unless I have it swiveled out of the way), but is only marginally effective in gathering more dust. Although connected in the recommended fashion to the dust collector, in practice, dust exiting the blade continues to move primarily horizontally across the board towards the user - NOT sucked vertically into the collector. This is because the unit conflicts with either the fence or the miter gauge*, effectively preventing the unit from riding close to the surface. As I spend more time working with it, a better way to operate may become obvious, but at this point, the dust collection improvement isn't significant. NOTE *: the unit can be horizontally adjusted which would change the relative position with the miter gaure/fence and allow lowering it to the wood's surface. Doing this might help improve the collection effectiveness, but adds a step to the process. Regarding the shipping: the unit came poorly wrapped/packaged - taped and torn, and material barely contained within the box. Although the pieces were all there (except one hose clamp), some were scratched. Others have previously commented on this - with no apparent improvement by the mfr. Regarding the construction: seems to be sturdy, easy to adjust the vertical movement; wouldn't pay more for one of the higher priced units if they are similarly effective. I have mine mounted to be able to swing away from the table, and it easily handles the movement without problem. The 3-star rating is based on the limited additional collection perceived, and the poor shipping method.

I have been using this table saw dust collector for several months now and have no complaints. It has greatly diminished the amount of table top dust and I believe it is a good value for the money. I took advantage of the ceiling mount option and I am happy with it. I have two blast gates arranged so that I can adjust suction between the blade guard collector and the collection hood that I placed under the blade. (I have a Sears contractor table saw and a Sears 1.5hp dust collector.) I give this product 4 stars based on price and function. Assembly was relatively easy.

Took about an hour to hook to my Powematic 66. For the price its a good deal. Box it was shipped was tore open but no parts were missing just scratched up (they should package better). Tiawian Manual Terrible so just use some common sense to assemble. Had to add a tiestrap at hose and blade guard to keep it level. There is a lot of sag on the boom at 50" so I will add some support for it. Cover is nice and works fine, keeps dust from flying into my face even without vacuum hooked up. If you want the bare minimum in a dust cover then this adequate. If I would have had more money to spend I would got one of the others. The cover lifts easily to adjust to board thickness and stays put so I am happy for what I got. I have been using my saw for 20 years without a cover but I decided to reduce my risk by trying out a cover. I feel safer and cut some boards with it with no inconvenience. I use the Beismeyer splitters and this cover fits over it fine.

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I have used two of these rolls of hookup wire. They are perfect for alarm wire and for wiring blast gates.

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I purchased this clear hose to connect my 24" dual drum sander with my dust collection unit. The sander is on wheels (should I need to move it) so I didn't want a fixed pipe to the DC. The flexible hose is great. No "chunks" are going through it so I don't have to worry about a puncture. I do think the plastic is tough enough that I could use it for the planer or jointer if I needed to. All in all, a good choice for the application I used.

By the time I hung the tubing I had 6 holes in it. Anything that touches it puts a hole in it. I would have been better off using paper. Bad bad investment I was so mad I ripped it down and chucked in the garbage. I have had my other pipe up for about 5 years bought it from Rockler thought I would redo everything and reroute a few things wrong. I do not recommend this product.

I was very hesitant about getting this hose because of the negative reviews but I'm really glad that I got it after all. It just goes to show that some people will whine about anything and everything. I found it to be a very durable hose and it's nothing like a dryer hose. I dropped a 6' ladder on it and it didn't crush it at all. Why did the whiners buy plastic to begin with? They wanted rigid conduit at a plastic hose price. It's a very good hose and very easy to work with.

Prior to the use of this material I had used dryer vent ducting to remove dust and chips. The plastic version of that is so thin that it puntures and kinks and blocks. This product is well thought out, is made out of tough and durable material that does not punture or kink. In addition it has the built in grounding wire to eliminate the problem with static electricity due to material flow.

I had no problems with this hose. Considering my last dust collection system actually was a dryer vent hose this is a much better quality and should last at least a few years. The material is 3-4x the thickness of a dryer hose.

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This is a good prodcut for the price. The only issue I have is that you have to hold the off or on button for at least a second before the dust collector will turn on or off. The button make a click when you press it but this does not mean the DC will turn off or on. So I have made it my practice to press it until I hear the DC turn on or off. THis is the long range version and my DC is less than 10 feet away. But for the sales price it was a steal.

I really like this product. In my shop, it works great, saves me lots of steps and frustration especially when I am focused on doing the next task. It works for me.

In have owned this remote control for 5 years and it has performed flawless. I have a 24' woodshop and this saves alot of time and makes using the dust collector a real convienince. I did have to replace a remote, but I was so impressed with past performance that I bought 2 extra to have around, because they are like tape measures and pencils, never close when you need them! Great product and I recommend this to anyone that wants a great tool to make woodworking a little easier on the feet!

I just purchased this switch for my 2 HP DC. The product is great. I was using my DC half the time because I would forget to turn it on before I started using my table saw. I didn't want to walk over to the DC right in the middle of a cut. Now when I have "a senior moment" and forget, the remote is sitting right on the table saw and the problem is solved quickly.

This product struck me as a little pricey (I'm pretty frugal), but I really wanted something so I could turn my dust collector on and off remotely. What good is a DC if you don't use it (out of laziness)? So I plunked down the few extra bucks for this item. I never looked back. Plug it in, slip the battery into the remote control and you're done. It works like a charm. That simple. All products should work this well. Highly recommended.

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The product was delivered well before the expected delivery date and works exactly as advertised. I am very pleased with this product and look forward to many years of usage. My first project using the CJAWF12 was a success and I have already thought of new ways to use this device.

These say that they fit all "C" Series Chucks so I ordered a set for my NOVA G3 Chuck from TEKNATOOL, that is supposed to be a "C" Series chuck. After cleaning all the oil and crud off of them I found that the mounting screw holes are too small for the mounting screws and they have a grove in the back where it needs a ridge or key to fit the locating grove in the hard jaws of the chuck. So this makes them bass ackwards for what I needed. So if your looking for a cheaper set of jaws for your TEKNATOOL NOVA G3 Chuck, DO NOT BUY THESE. After seeing these I still wouldn't want them even if they did fit my chuck do to the gaps in the diameters that they will chuck on.

The jaws work well within their limits. I have finished the bottoms of several bowls on them and none of them have escaped despite my ham-handedness. My only complaint is that (to me) a jumbo bowl is bigger than 8". 10" would be great, 12" awesome. I am considering looking into making fatter pins to expand the holding size for inside grips.

I never would have thought when buying this product that it would be designed with gaps in the inside and outside diameters of items it can grip. When turning my first hollow cylinder, I found that by moving the threaded pegs from one setting to another that neither setting would hold my project -- one setting slightly too big and the smaller setting slightly too small. This is taking into consideration the maximum adjustment using the Barracuda 2 chuck. The threaded holes in the jaw plates are spaced far enough apart that it creates these gaps.

These jaws are built solid and are useful when cleaning up the foot of a bowl. Be careful when turning a bowl's foot to make sure you do not knock the item out since it it only gripped by the rubber feet. I have had the feet slip, causing black marks to be left on light wood.

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Very basic. Arrived on time and it was as listed. Would not order again.

I'm a novice and found lots of help here, BUT this shouldn't be your only resource. I found the recommendations for magazines and other sources in the back of the book to be helpful. You do not need to buy all the power tools mentioned in this book, it is good to know they exist and what they are for. The price is right for this book and there is an Amazon online text available.

I've only been woodworking for a few months and am still very much a novice. I bought this book hoping to learn some creative, but easy methods or time saving tips, but as my title implys, this book contains only the most basic of techniques. However, this book is very good for understanding basic terminology. This was my first "for dummies" book so maybe I was expecting too much. A few episodes of the New Yankee Workshop and/or a few hours of browsing the internet and you can learn the majority of what this book covers.

I think the Dummies series really dropped the ball on this one. Woodworking for Dummies is written by a guy that tells you that he wants to start from scratch; later in the introduction he refers to himself as a tool collector and a gear junkie. That might be ok, I thought; surely he'll start from the bottom and explain the basic techniques before he gets into using the specialized equipment - the Dummies books are good at that sort of thing. Right? Wrong. Although there's a whole mini-chapter listing his assumptions - among which he tells you that he assumes that you want to learn woodworking from scratch - he never tells you that the entire book depends entirely on your already having a basement or garage workshop full of power tools. He assumes at every step that you have a table saw, a router, a router table, a compound miter saw, a drill press, a jointer, and a 12 planer. Not once does he mention the simple, traditional way of doing things with handheld tools, except to snidely deride it and say he does it "the faster, easier way." Everything in this book is written for an audience that has already accreted ten thousand dollars worth of power machinery. But here's the catch: how many people do you know that buy that many specialized power tools before knowing how to cut a straight line on a table saw? As far as I'm concerned this book is fairly worthless. Dummies, my faith in you is shaken - I'm returning this book.

A very informative and helpful look into woodworking. I recommend this as a perfect starting point in woodworking.

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You'll still be a dummie after reading this book. For those with little or no knowledge of carpentry, you won't find what you are looking for in this book.There are no photos and almost NO illustrations (or drawings), so things are just described and you'll have to imagine how it looks. For example, the vast variety of screws and nails are addressed without a single illustration! A picture says a thousand words and helps the reader to visualize and comprehend the topic, but you won't find it here.Skip this book and try Black & Decker's Complete Guide to Home Carpentry. It's loaded with color photos of the actual work you'll be doing and explains everything step-by-step.

When you read the title of this book, please take it to heart. It really is only for dummies. Who else but a dummy would need to know how to nail, how to push a button to turn on a saw, etc? There is no real information on basic carpentry skills such as the use of a framing square,framing itself, the use of leveling tools to make sure you are starting with level ground, and so on. A more appropriate title for this book would have been "Home Improvment for Dummies" as one could not take knowledge from this book and build from scratch.I will no longer purchase "For Dummies" books without checking it out at a bookstore first.

First time builders need not worry! This books explains all you need to know. From tools and uses to step by step instructions. I highly recommend this for any beginner.

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I agree with a few earlier reviewers that this is an attractive book with opaque explanations and confusing illustrations. For me, it brought to mind Stephen Hawkin's "Universe in a Nutshell", a fascinating book of impenetrable text, beautifully illustrated with incomprehensible drawings. Probably experienced cabinetmakers would read this book and nod their heads that old Andy knew what he was talking about. But I'm NOT experienced and I could not find (or maybe, understand) the answer to any questions I've had about projects I have in preliminary stages. In my quest to develop a new hobby to go with my new retirement, I have found "The Complete Manual of Woodworking" by Jackson, Day and Jennings to be way more helpful - much more clearly written with illustrations that are much easier for me to figure out.

When I started woodworking, I checked this book out, along with about forty others, from the local library. All of the Taunton Complete Illustrated Guides stood out as exceptionally informative, but this book, in particular, is incredible. As a matter of fact, well into my woodworking journey, I have found that I need to refer back often to the information in this text to solve some design problem. For example, I needed to know how to build a base for and attach French bun feet onto the bottom of a cupboard, as well as where and what types of mouldings go around the top, middle, and bottom. It has proved itself so useful that I am buying my own copy. If all you do is build from plans from which you never deviate, you really have no need of this book. But if you design your own furniture, this book shows you how everything is built and put together. And I do mean everything since ALL furniture is simply case construction or frame-and-panel construction. You will not find a single project or plan in this book, but what you will find is the knowledge necessary to create your own.

I own over twenty various books on cabinetmaking and this is probably the best of them all for construction. The information contained in this title is not only for the novice woodworker, but many aspects can be incorporated for the more advanced woodworker as well. The book is laid out in a logical 'easy to read' (and understand) manner which is well worth the investment. It would be nice to have the imperical and metric measurements side by side for those of us who live outside the US. I use my conversion calculator to suffice this minor inadequacy. Buy this book, you will not be dissapointed.

I wish I knew about this book before I started building my own furniture. Just about everything I needed to know is in this book. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how well constructed cabinets are made. This book offers information on various methods, using traditional joining techniques as well as modern methods.

Very good book, my only knock against it would be that some of the chapters did not go into enough detail for me, otherwise a very good book.

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This book was recommended to me by our campus wood artist. It is a good reference for beginning woodworkers, with ideas about wood and projects, tips on power tools, and some good plans for chairs, tables, and other projects. good reference to have, although may be a bit too general for advanced woodworkers.

Book covers the basics of most every aspect of woodworking. Its not a manual for the advanced woodworker, but a greatreference for the DIYr/novice. Never used a particular tool before? This book gives you enough information to use said tool with some confidence. Good section on joinery.

It might not be a new book in market but it is a very good book for the new woodworker to start from the 0. Reader can get the most of information for the new comer to know that includes of wood material, machines and skill.

I recommend this book for everybody that wants to, has or is acqainted to woodworking. Gives guidance on identifyiing wood; buying, using and maintaining hand- and powertools and all this on a high quality glossy paper. Good value for small money.

I wouldn't call this book a manual of woodworking, I'd call it a manual synopsis of 20 year old tools. All this book does is tell you about the various tools used in woodworking in the 1980's, and it does so with a pretentious tone. My favorite part of the book is the section about this new tool called the cordless drill; the author seems to think these heavy and cumbersome tools are just a flash in the pan trend. Save your money by using google to find woodworking blogs.

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After owning a home for 30 years started to do it myself, this book is a valuable reasouce. I use it all the time.

This book wasn't what I thought it would be. It was informative in some aspects but not so in other areas that I expected. Perhaps I expected too much.

This books has the content in a very clear and succinct way. The pictures help a lot!!!

This is a neat little book, despite the name 'Black & Decker', which I stay away from like the plague. When I picked this up, I had very little information on carpentry in general. This isn't a bad book to have to give you a starting point and some little projects to put together to gauge yourself. I always liked the idea of fixing up the house--but liking the idea, and being able to ACTUALLY DO IT are totally different things. So, my first project I started with was the workbench plan, and modified it a bit to suit my needs, just to see if I had a knack for this kind of thing. I can't even begin to say how much I like the plan for the workbench. It ends up making a very sturdy table. (I added locking wheels to the bottom of mine, and used 2 sheets of 3/4" MDF board as the top instead of plywood.) This book obviously isn't meant for someone who already knows it all. As the title says, 'Carpentry for Homeowners', not 'Carpentry for Carpenters'. So, if you've got some projects you want to try out, this is certainly a nice addition to your library--even if you're just a tad bit interested. The first 100 pages are just telling you what certain tools are, what they're used for, and how to use them. Kind of basic stuff, but for me, it was a good start. One thing I don't like about the book is that it's glue-bound. What I mean by that is that it's glued to the cover and all that, and so it has a tendency to flop closed on you. Hardly functional if you're trying to learn WHAT to do WHILE doing it. The easiest way to fix this is to take it to your local Kinko's, or somewhere else that binds books, and have them chop the spine off, laminate the covers, and coil bind it for you. (Be ready to pay ~$12 for this, though) Now, you have a functional book you can leave open without having to weigh it down! Here's a list of the things covered inside the book, just to let you know if it's worth it for you. Basic Carpentry: - Anatomy of a House - Preparing the Work Area - Building Walls - Soundproofing - Installing Wallboard - Installing Interior Doors - Mounting Bifold Doors - Installing a Storm Door - Installing Door & Window Casings - Installing Window Trim - Installing Base Molding - Paneling an Attic Ceiling - Installing Wainscoting - Covering Foundation Walls - Framing Basement Foundation Walls - Trimming Basement Windows Advanced Carpentry - Enlarging Openings & Removing Walls - Removing Wallboard - Removing Plaster - Removing Exterior Surfaces - Removing Doors & Windows - Removing a Non-loadbearing Wall - Installing an Attic Access Ladder - Framing & Installing Doors - Framing & Installing Windows - Installing New Window Sashes - Installing a Standard Skylight - Installing a Bay Window - Patching Wood Siding & Stucco - Patching Flooring Cabinets & Countertops - Removing Trim & Old Cabinets - Preparing for New Cabinets - Installing Cabinets - Installing Countertops - Building a Custom Laminate Countertop

This is the second carpentry book from Black and Decker I have purchased. The first was 10 years ago and the information is still pertinent. The 2008 edition provides more projects and the latest products available in the market, in addition to their excellent instructions and illustrations. This book is perfect for the beginner as well as the experience carpenter or homeowner. I recommend this book and any other complete book by Black and Decker.

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I bought these because I have a small / narrow deck (8x16) and I wanted to save as much room as possible, yet still have seating for several people and a BBQ. I was concerned about how plastic frames would look, and if they would be strong enough for what I needed. I did not build according to their direct plan, as I used 1x4's and 1x6's for a more creative look and design. I stained the wood to almost an identical color as the plastic frames so the framework would not glare out and be a focal point. The end result is a "L" shaped seating arrangement 10 feet long by 5 feet on the end. Plenty strong as I used a couple extra supports over their recommendation for saftey. I also screwed them down in a couple extra spots. The seating looks great, takes up very little space, and saved me a bunch of time. Anytone could build this. Cushions on the bottom are recommended if sitting for a long period. The seat is not real deep, and solid wood is just that, solid.

I built a 17' by 12' bench with these brackets and the same composite material my deck is made out of. It is very sturdy and does not have much wobble. I really love that they take up so little of your deck, saving you room. They are easily installed and just what I was looking for! Excellent product!!

The brackets and instructions were up to par and the assembly process was pretty straight forward. However as others have noted, the hardware, particularly the phillips head screws were a pain. I opted to use screws that either used a T-25 or T-20 drive bit. I also chose to use 5/4 cedar or pressure treated stock for the seat, seat backs, and toe kicks. I placed the brackets on 16" centers.

These brackets would probably been a really great thing...EXCEPT they are NOT Sand in color, but the ugliest, don't match anything, clash with everything shade of light olive drab you can imagine. If this does not convince you, buy one set to see for yourself. I, on the other hand, bought five and one-half sets to complete my project. Amazon gave me full credit for five sets, but I had to 'eat' the single I purchased (not through Amazon, but one of Amazons sublets). If you can find a color you can live with, these appear to be sturdy, easy to install brackets to finish your deck. These would be especially good for small decks where you want to save some room.

Great product, easy to use. I built 1 bench out of cedar and have 2 to go. Very excited to get them done...takes up very little deck space!

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I purchased this dvd because I wanted to use up some scrap lumber - unknowing how Doug Stowe made this process so simple. I had to laugh when he talked about his equipment - the age - and yet he produces some master projects. Doug keeps things simple - gives the basis of how to do instructions and what you can come up with is many, many different styles just by changing some simple procedure in the crafting of the box. The tips are great and with this dvd you can keep busy all winter long - making something that you will be proud of. I incorporated the Green and Green style - and most of Doug's tips and came up with some fantastic boxes. My thanks to Doug for sharing his knowledge with us.

This is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in making heirloom boxes. Everything from types of wood to corner joinery to hinge options are covered in an easy-to-understand way, and there are pictures to illustrate each step. Whether you're a novice or an experienced woodworker, you'll find lots of good information in this book. I've just finished my first box and my wife is very impressed!

This DVD and the companion Book by Doug Stowe are great box making references. I highly recommend the pair to anyone that is wanting to build wooden boxes.

Very good printing. Very good photos. And very BASIC box making. There is nothing wrong with the book. It just tells you the very basic about box making using a table saw. I bought the other book Box-Making Basics together with this book. I found that Box-Making Basics was more informative than this book although the printing in Box-Making Basics was not so colourful as this book.

Well written, easy to understand basics, and plenty of photos and diagrams. Well worth the price to expand your horizons in box making.

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I purchased this lathe because I already had the Jet 1014 and was happy with it except that I wanted a lathe with a larget swing and variable speed. I have now been using it for three months and have no complaints; it has met all of my expectations. Delivery was prompt and the carrier courteously wheeled the pallet containing the lathe right into my garage shop. I started to assemble it myself but my wife let me know how foolish she thought I was being and held parts for me while I tightened bolts. Really, two persons are a good idea. Since the head stock slides off, the weight was reduced just enough to give me false confidence. I have removed the wire mesh guard; most people work without one and I found it to interfere with my dust collection--that's a personal choice. I would recommend this lathe for consideration by anyone looking for a lathe in this catagory.

Haven't had time to do anything but set-up the machine and make sure it works. I'll write more when I turn something on it. In my case, I could NOT have a GFCI in the line I hooked up this lathe on - with mine, something about the variable speed/inverter that blew the GCFI every time the machine was turned on - was advised about this on the woodworking forum, 'Sawmill Creek'. Turned out to be true, in my case. Also, before trying to remove the faceplate the thing comes with, be warned there are 2 set-screws holding it in place. Nice heavy duty machine, looking forward to years of use. Bye now.

I had an old Craftsman lathe that I had bought used for turning rungs and spindles for occasional furniture repair. After I retired I wanted to get into turning bowls as a hobby so I wanted to replace my old lathe. After much research and the fact that I had bought other Jet tools and was impressed with them, I bought this Jet lathe. The set up was easy even for an old guy. Of course I needed help lifting the heavy pieces, but then again the weight of the lathe is one of it's good features. Everything lined up and fit perfectly. When I first turned it on I couldn't believe how quiet it was! It runs quite, vibration free and the speed control is a dream come true. I didn't have much experience or training in wood turning but after buying a few books and a video by Nick Cook I really got into it and my wife is running out of room for my "creations". I've had this lathe for over a year and I have not regretted buying this lathe and even enjoy bragging rights when my friend comes over to turn on my lathe and then goes home and uses his lathe just for sanding!

This 1642 lathe is the best machine in my shop. It's robust and quite, the tool rest and tail stock glide across the ways with no effort. Putting it together was easy, but you should have someone help you when lifting the motor and head stock. Vince

Everything was as promised....on time and in excellent condition. Actually the delivery was faster than promised. They unloaded the lathe and put it just 4 feet from where I assemebled it. I love this unit, it has all of the things I wanted.

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I've been doing woodworking for years now, but it has been all flat work. I bought a mini lathe to make some small legs and handles, well I discoverd the vortex. Turning is so much fun. I've found a new woodworking love. I still like flat work, but this has become my new passion. I had decided to save for a larger lathe that could handle bowls, plates and such, and had intended to get the PM 3520b. Until Jet had a special on the 1642EVS-2 for 1699. Well ToolNut had it even cheaper with free shipping for sixteen hunderd even (Thanks again ToolNut). The lathe is Jet's top of the line and seems great so far. No issues with anything. I can see myself keeping this lathe for the rest of my life. Not much to add to the other reviews, fit and finish is good (not the best I've seen but good). Form and Function is excellent, they have made a solid lathe everything works perfectly. Good tail stock, live center, rest, strong motor, easy to use belt adjustment, handy tool tray. The only negatives for me is the height of the lathe (I'm 5'6") and it is a bit light (but can be easily weighted down with the built in base. Just add a chuck of your choice, some turning tools and wood :) I'll add an update to the review after a year.

Great Delivery, Easy assembly, product lives up to all other reviews. No vibration at any rpm. My first turning - a set of 4 inch square table legs. Very little effort, no vibration. Sanding at 3000 rpm's was very nice. Very happy with this lathe.

I have a number of Jet tools and they have served me well, but this tool has been an expensive disappointment. I bought the 2hp model several years ago. Upon start up, the speed control smoked big time in less than 2 hours. Jet provided an authorized repair service within 5 days. Unfortunately, they brought the wrong replacement module and I waited another week for the repair. Since the electronic motor controller was more than the repair service was used to, they replaced the motor and inverter/speed control as a set. The new motor was noisy after the replacement at several speeds and made a scraping sound inside whereas the original motor was smooth and quiet. Just after the warranty expired, the motor began to sound increasingly more noisy and suddenly stopped working. The lathe has approximately only 40 hours of total use. I called Jet and explained the situation, but the only option available to me was to buy a replacement motor for $400 plus tax and shipping. As an owner of 6 Jet tools, I was very disappointed and will seriously consider upgrading to a more robust lathe from another manufacturer. If you consider the ~ $2K price of the lathe, and another $475 for a replacement motor, it makes sense to consider lathes from the other suppliers as it may save money and avoid costly repairs down the road.

When I started looking for a bigger lathe, and I looked at all of them, I looked very seriously at oneway, because I already have one of thier chucks and some of thier other accesories and was very inpressed with them. However a friend of mine has a JET 1642 and turns out some very impressive segmented bowls with it... that recommendation and the quality of his lathe compared to the oneway price and the more versitile 1642EVS-2 did the trick. I bought the two horse 220 machine and I am really impressed with the balance and noise level,, (there is very little). The machine will do much more than I am capable of and look forward to doing some more challenging projects. I already have turned a 12 inch green red oak bowl with no problem at all... as far as the machine is concerned...!!! Great lathe and and accesories that came with it. I used to be a Delta biggot but have since bought more Jet tools, good equipment for the money.

Owned this Jet 2 HP lathe model 1642 over two years now and haven't any regrets. Very heavy duty for the price and compared to a Oneway, what's the difference, price or the bragging rights like the review said below. This is built like a tank, but runs like a Cadillac, very smooth while passing the nickel test over and over. I had test drove the 1 1/2 HP Jet and the 2 HP Oneway before buying this and for $100.00 more then the Jet 1 1/2 HP and $1500.00 less then the 2 HP Oneway, no brainer. Even tested the two delta 2 HP lathes same price, no thanks on steel beds, I only like iron cast. The Nova was nice to, I just don't like the snap together bed for the price. Saved my money for nice wood and more turning tools, also banking the extra dough.