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Pros:

alignment (1)

• ...stock and tail stock) are cleanly cast iron, well-finished, with excellent alignment . The tool rest moves smoothly and locks positively. In fact...[0.8]

belts (1)

• ...better. Its true that in less than 5 minutes you can change belts with no problem . I put that $100 difference to good use...bought the jet stand...[0.8]

build quality (1)

• ...in the basement to get my attention. Fast, good finishing, well built . I would highly recommend. JET JML 1014I 10 Inch X 14 Inch...[0.8]

finished (1)

• ...components (base, head stock and tail stock) are cleanly cast iron, well-finished , with excellent alignment. The tool rest moves smoothly and...[0.8]

general (3)

• ...he bought my jet mini. The shopsmith arrived, and yes its a great machine . Now the wife has to turn the basement light on and off to get...[0.8]
• ... Nice product and easy to use . Make sure you also buy a chuck for it for turning....[0.8]
• ...and bought the Jet Mini..I did test out the new vs...and its a great machine, but I enjoy simple..the less electronics the better. Its true that...[0.4]

lathe (3)

• ...Mini lathe via Ups. Did reserach on the older version of the lathe and the excellent reviews including mine..Yes I said including mine. I owned a...[0.9]
• ... Exceptional lathe for the price. Turns exotic wood with ease. Easy to adjust the...[0.8]
• ... Great lathe . Quiet operation, low vibration even with an out of round piece...[0.8]

operation (1)

• ...fingers, and the rubber handle cover doesn't stay put. The operation is very quiet (you can speak to someone while the motor is running without...[0.9]

reliability (1)

• ...If you're like me and love the stability of cast iron tools, you'll love this little benchtop beginners...[0.8]

size (1)

• ...work like pen turning, or cork rod grips and reel inserts it is the perfect size and easy to place in the shop. And, of course, the free shipping is a MAJOR...[0.75]

usability (1)

• ...chose this machine to start on. It is HEAVY (which is good) and easy to use . To do what I wanted to do I have had to buy some accessories...[1.0]

working (1)

• ...difference between the jet and my old SS..By the end result..Just as nice work , just as fast.and now no lights go off in the basement to get...[0.8]

Cons:

husband (1)

• ...forget to order the "turning tools" to go with it...or your husband will be disappointed too (and you'll have another $50.00 or so to spend to make him...[-0.6400000000000001]

location (1)

• ...even though the motor is not variable. My only complaint is the lack of a good location for storing the drift rod. You may want to consider buying an...[-0.8]