| | |  | Wood Turning Books, VHS & DVDs | Home » » JET JML 1014VSI 10-Inch-by-14-Inch Variable Speed Indexing Mini Lathe | | | | | | | Description: | | JML-1014IVS: 10"x 14" Mini Lathe with Indexing Head Model 708375VS replaces the popular JML-1014. Without changing the basic reliable lathe, Jet has added arbor locks and 24 position indexing. Your wood turning can be enhanced by adding fluting, which is running decorative grooves lengthwise down a spindle by utilizing the indexing options. This powerful cast iron machine provides stable, virtually vibration free turning.Variable Speed. 10" swing over the bed. 14" Spindle capacity - which can be increased by adding a 20" bed extension. 1" x 8 TPI Spindle. #2 Morse Taper on head and tailstock. Motor: 1/2 HP, 1 Ph, 115 V. Overall dimensions 24-5/8" D x 7-1/4" W x 14" H. Includes 6" tool rest, live center, 3" faceplate, spur center, tooling knockout, and safety goggles | | | Features: | |
• Variable Speed Mini-Lathe;10 inch swing; 14 inch bed length; quick release levers
• 1/2 HP engine; 400-3,900 RPM; tailstock has a live center and 2" ram capacity
• Quick release levers allow for easy & accurate positioning of tool rest and tailstock
• 1/2HP totally enclosed, fan cooled motor powers 6 spindle speeds ranging from 500-3,975 RPM
• The Mini-Lathe includes 6" Tool rest, Live center, 3" face plate, spur center, tooling knockout, and safety goggles.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 30.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 16.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 74.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 30.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 16.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 11.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 75.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 35 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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51 of 51 found the following review helpful:
 Jet 1014VSI Var Speed Indexing Mini LatheApr 03, 2007
By Tom T
This is an excellent lathe. Mine did arrive with a damaged hinge plate on the motor contrll box but Jet gets an A+ for customer service by FedExing a new one right away without any fuss.
This is my third lathe and a second one to have on hand for doing smaller items. That way I don't have to fire up my 2HP Powermatic just for small stuff. I am very impressed with the general operation.
The new indexing feature is a nice addition to this lathe. It has 24 indexing positions which is plenty for a mini lathe. Indexing is done via a spring loaded threaded pin just in front of the handwheel. Pushing it in engages the lock, release and it springs back out. Push it in and turn it to engage the threads and you have hands free use of the locked spindle. Just remember to unlock it before starting the lathe up.
The variable speed is easy and accomplished by five speed settings on a dial, combined with three belt settings. A belt setting of LOW gets 500-1200 RPM; MED 1100-2600 RPM; HIGH 1700-3900 RPM. A plate on top of the motor controll box has all the speed settings posted there. Changing the belt positions takes all of 20 seconds. Probably less with smaller hands than mine!
As a test, I mounted a branch section 8"long x 3" diameter, and 1" off center. Starting the lathe at 500 RPM produced no significant vibration. This was with the lathe just sitting on a bench, not bolted down. I slowly turned the knob to speed three, 680 RPM, and vibration became too much. Speed one and two would have been more than enough to rough the piece down to round.
34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 My first lathe, I made the right choice!Mar 11, 2007
By Landon L. Smith
After comparing alot of mini-lathes I decided the Jet would win out. It offers all the features I was looking for as a beginning wood turner. The centers line up absolutely dead-on. Very nice balance, nothing but a hum at high speeds. Wish the control box was metal but as long as the plastic does not become brittle and crack it wont matter. Only other design flaw I see is the power cord placement exiting the control box does not allow it to swing fully open thus restricting access to the belt and lower pulleys making the belt chang a little more difficult than it should be. Over-all I am very pleased with the lathe. Very Solid tool,
I would reccommend it to anyone.
34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
1014VS was the correct choiceMar 03, 2007
By Scott A. Thompson
"grafxman"
After perhaps a month of reading and comparing mini lathes, I choose to buy the JET 1014VS. I am totally satisfied with this lathe and look forward to "turning" each new project.
The 1014VS is a stout machine that actually hums at higher speeds - No vibration, just smooth operation.
My lathe did arrive with a broken control box, perhaps the manufacturer will retrofit with a metal appliance someday. Replacing the control box was relatively easy and the Customer Support lady was very helpful.
I am a very happy customer.
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Great Lathe, Great Company, So-so RetailerJun 19, 2007
By Wood crazed
I had been looking to start turning and decided to start with the Jet Mini lathe and the price on Amazon could not be beat. I am very happy with the variable speeds. The lathe is solid and works great especially paired with Oneways Chuck. The problem was that one of the rubber feet on the bottom of the lathe was broken from shipping. No big deal right. I called Amazon and the response was to send the entire lathe back to them for a replacement to be sent to me. I thought this to be a bit silly. The rubber feet are a few ounces this lathe is around 70 lbs. I abandoned Amazon's customer service and called Jet. They sent me the rubber feet with no problem and billed Amazon. Customer Service was great from Jet. so so from Amazon.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
My second JetFeb 17, 2007
By Robert Helveston
"Postalbob"
Am new to this great found hobby. Bought my first Jet NonVS and when I first found this hobby, wish i was was advised to buy the VS from the very first time. But havig this new machine it has given me untold hours of great service and what I feel are some very nice pens, still learnig but I like to think that this machine makes it all more interesting and easier. I am without a doubt very happy with my new VS and hope to maybe someday move up to another model in this fun hobby.
Friends that have been turning longer them myself have also shared theire love for this machine when they visit my shop.
R Helveston aka, Postalbob
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