I recently bought myself a Jet JWL 1220 wood lathe as a replacement for my old General lathe. I was a little skeptical at first, as I've heard bad things about the quality and build of Asian imported lathes, but this lathe has definitely won me over, it has great features for the price, and the quality control isn't a problem at all.
What finally sold me on a Jet was the price, but more importantly all the reviews I read of their lathes seemed overwhelmingly positive, and I think that's a pretty important criteria. I looked at both the 1014 and 1220 models and finally settled on the latter.
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I think the 1220 is a great choice for a lot of reasons. I mostly confine myself to turning pens, lures and other small pieces. The 1220 is not too big that it's awkward on smaller objects. Everything i've tried so far has turned out very well and I couldn't be happier with the performance of this lathe.
I sometimes have to turn fairly large projects and so I bought the stand and extension with the lathe. The extension brings the distance center to center to 4 feet even!This makes for a pretty serious tool, and opens up a very wide range of things you can do with this lathe, such as furniture, table legs, etc.
I've only turned a few piece that pushed the 1220 to its limits in terms of length, but in each case it had no trouble turning bigger pieces. The motor is 3/4 horsepower, which seems like more than enough for the size. With the extension you could possibly turn a piece up to 24 inches in diameter and 48 inches in length, which might prove too much for the motor, but I've yet to try.
I was surprised by the heft of the JWL 1220, it's very heavy and solid. It has a cast iron body and I've noticed very little vibration when turning.
One of my favorite features is the built in lamp, it's very convenient. My shop is in my garage and the lighting isn't that great, so it really improves visibility. Not really a big selling point, as it would be very easy to mount a lamp to any old lathe, but it's nice nonetheless.
The one feature I wish my JWL 1220 had is variable speed control. There is a model with variable speed available, but it doesn't come standard, and I didn't feel the upgrade was worth the extra cost. The belt system is relatively easy to use, but not quite as convenient as a continuously adjustable control would be.
Black Friday DeWalt DW511 1/2" (13mm) 7.8 Amp VSR Hammerdrill 2011 Deals
Nov 14, 2011 18:09:04
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Black Friday DeWalt DW511 1/2" (13mm) 7.8 Amp VSR Hammerdrill Feature
- 7.8 Amp motor provides high performance and overload protection
- Variable speed allows for precise hole placement on work surface
- Dual mode: hammerdrill/drill for wood, steel or masonry applications
- 4.3 lbs. - lightweight design for extended use and less user fatigue
- 360° side handle with depth rod offers greater control, versatility, and increased depth accuracy
Black Friday DeWalt DW511 1/2" (13mm) 7.8 Amp VSR Hammerdrill Overview
Able to handle everything from wood and steel to masonry and concrete, the DEWALT DW511 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer drill is a versatile tool. Featuring a dependable 7.8 amp motor, variable-speed control, and a comfortable grip, this tool makes quick work of your drilling or fastening tasks.
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The DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill's durable and powerful 7.8 amp motor is capable of delivering a maximum of 650 watts. Also, it offers overload protection and a variable-speed trigger for precise hole placement and material-appropriate performance.
Versatile Dual-Mode Design
Built to make quick work of light-duty concrete and masonry applications, this tool's hammer mode allows it to bore through tough materials without damaging or burning the bit. The hammer drill's works in concrete, wood, and steel. It offers a 1/2-inch drilling capacity when working with steel, and a 1-1/4-inch capacity when working with wood, and a 5/32- to 3/8-inch capacity when working with concrete.
Comfortable, Accurate Handling
A two-finger rubber trigger makes speed control easy, while a 360-degree side handle offers hand-position options for optimum handling. An integrated depth rod provides top-down accuracy.
The hammer drill measures 11-1/2-inches long and weighs an easy-to-manage 4.3 pounds.
The DW511 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the Box
DW511 DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill, 360-degree side handle, depth rod, and chuck key with holder.
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