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    Jet Copy Lathe Attachement Query

    Thanks, have emailed them, didn't see the option to request manual before, thanks. Kev
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    Jet Copy Lathe Attachement Query

    Thanks Duncan. This is the attachment i'm looking at: https://www.igmtools.com/jet-copy-devic ... -jwl-1642/ As you can see, it is independent of the tailstock so i'm unsure if you can adjust the length of it or if its fixed. Kev
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    Jet Copy Lathe Attachement Query

    Hi all, I have a Jet 1442 lathe and I am considering purchasing a Jet Copy Lathe attachment, however I can't find a manual online as I was wondering what the minimum length piece of wood is I can copy on it. I see its max length is 1000mm but for what i'm doing at present, I'd like to use it...
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    Hi all, Just got one of the Axminster all tool rests mentioned above and fits fine! Many thanks all!
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    Oneway Suregrip

    Hi, What do people think of the Oneway Suregrip? I used one breifly and quiet liked the weight but would they take the handleless gouges from the robert sorby range as I have a couple of them with no handles or woudl i then need to buy the onway tools without handles? Also, I noticed a bit...
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    hi, great, i'll try and give them a ring or i might just pop into there store Friday as i'll be near one of there stores then. Thanks again for your help!
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    Hi, just found this, i presume this is the one you were referring to? http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... rod821503/ im assuming it is 1" diameter? doesn't seem to say on the site that i noticed.
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    Hi, Thanks for your reply. The 12" tool rest is fine for big work but i wanted a smaller oen for doing smaller projects. i will take a look at Axminster, thanks. Kevin
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    Hi, Thansk all, i have the robert sorby tool rest but when i tried to use it, it sat too high (higher than the chuck center) and i felt it woudl be a shame to cut the metal bar down to size as they well made. thanks for the size information, how do i work out what size Stem i need? Do i...
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    Small tool rest for jet1442

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get a small tool rest, 4" or so? The lathe came with long tool rest but I'd like to get small one for small projects. I had a look online but no real luck yet. Thanks
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    Euro Wood Show - is it woorth going?

    I am going to this today. Have been before probably last coupel of years, its usually not too bad. However it looks like rain today, so have to see how that goes. Beofre it has always been sunny when i've gone, think this is the first year I am goign when it is potentially goign to rain.
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    Chuck for New Lathe

    Hi, Thanks all, wow lots to consider. Vesachuck - coudl be good to use various jaws with. Patriot chuck looks nice new axminster looks good also..... I think i may wait till November, see what the Axminster chuck is liek when it comes out, take a drive down to nearest store and look at it and...
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    Chuck for New Lathe

    hi, thanks for your reply. I will definately take a look at the Versa chuck, sounds interesting, thanks. Would the O'Donnell set fit on the sorby or only the on the axminster or versachuck? A quick look on axminster site shows 2 lots of o#donnell jaws - spigott and 80mm jaws. Thanks
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    Chuck for New Lathe

    Hi all, Been looking at chucks still And saw the Robert sorby patriot chuck. Would that be better than the stronghold and new axminster chuck due in September? Thanks
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    Chuck for New Lathe

    Hi, Thanks all, I'll take a look at the Axminster chuck for sure, it looks good from what i can see on the website and from what i've found online of peopel saying they are good. Hopefully they can meet the demand for it :) Might have to try and line this up for a christmas present :0...
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