JET 708351VS JML-1014VS 10-Inch Swing 14-Inch between Centers 1/2-Horsepower Variable Speed Benchtop Mini Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1-Phase

by Jet

Product Description

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Whether you’re an experienced woodworker or just a beginner the Jet 708351VS/JML-1014VS mini-lathe is the perfect tool for turning small projects such as small bowls, bottle stoppers, ornaments, and other spindle work. Ready to use right out of the box, the 1/2 horsepower motor is powerful enough to remove materials fast and the variable speed control (500 to 3900 rpm) is located up front on the switch where you need it. Weighing in at approximately 69 pounds, the Jet mini-lathe can be easily moved around the shop, home or garage. The mini lathe’s 14-inch sturdy cast iron bed with a 10-inch swing and a "live center" tailstock with a full 2-inch ram capacity is ideal for any serious woodworker or weekend hobbyist. -- C. Dwight Barnett

From the Manufacturer

This 10"x14" woodworking Mini Lathe has all the same specs as the JML-10x14 except this unit has variable speed that ranges from 500-3900 rpm. The 1/2 hp motor, the heavy duty all cast iron head and bed, 3/3" spindle hole, the 10" swing and the 14" bed length. Even the weight of 69 pounds net is the same. You will have the ease of a variable speed spindle that is controlled on the front of the switch. The tailstock contains a live cneter with a full 2" ram capacity. This model is machined on the end so it will also accept the Mini-lathe bed extension, part # 708355. It will also fit on the optional Mini lathe stand, part # 708354.

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• Shipping Weight: 77.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000C6DYM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 708351VS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,624 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #58 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Lathes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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137 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jet's Counter Punch K.O.'s Delta, October 24, 2003

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"kaylinr" (Little Rock, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708351VS JML-1014VS 10-Inch Swing 14-Inch between Centers 1/2-Horsepower Variable Speed Benchtop Mini Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

For quite awhile the original Jet mini-lathe has been a rock solid performer. For the money, no one else built a better small lathe. Eventually Delta got in the game and released its "midi"-lathe. For the most part the delta prodcut was every bit as good as the Jet. A few complained that the pulley's were tough to get to on the Jet, and a few complained that machining was hit or miss on the Delta. With both machines so evenly matched, the slightly lower cost of the Delta seemed to give it the edge. That was then...

Enter the JML-1014VS, Jet's electronic varible speed version of the its original mini lathe. This is a great machine that takes all the strengths of the original, adds varible speed control, and then lowers the price. This new model is (currently) listed for less than the Delta's pulley speed selected unit. This pretty much negates even the tiny edge the Delta had over the old machine. Jet also lowered the price A BUNCH on its orginal mini lathe to nearly half of the Delta product.

My only complaint about this new lathe centers around Jet's advertising of the varible speed system. From reading the specs, one would assume that to change the speed from 500 rpm to 3900 rpm, all you have to do is turn the knob. This simply isn't true. The new jet still retains 6 pulleys and a belt in the headstock. Depending on what pulley set you choose, you get either 500-1200rpm, 1100-2000, or 1500-3900. This isn't a fatal flaw, as most turners can find a suitable range for their work. What's most frustrating is that Jet seems a little misleading in their advertising.

The really good news is that this machine runs beautifuly! The headstock/tailstock alignment were dead on. It also runs very very smoothly and quitely. If I have anything else in the shop on (even a box fan across the room on the lowest setting) you can't hear it running. Vibration is non-existant until the RPM's are above 3000 or so. Even then, the vibration isn't detrimental to turning, you can just tell that its on when you put your hand on it.

Thank you Jet for putting out a great product and a great price!

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JML-1014VS/JML-1014 ... to variable speed or not..., June 16, 2004

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J. Allen "j allen" (Kern Co, CA) - See all my reviews
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I had the non-variable speed version, JML-1014, and was just getting used to changing speeds with the belts when an Amazon special happened; so I went for it. I still think the JML-1014 is a great machine and would be satisfied if that's all I had. In fact, I prefer it's on and off switch design to the JML-1014VS and the fact that it's on the right instead of the left. Also the AC motor might be more reliable than the DC in the long run, although I'm just guessing. But the variable speed feature is truly icing on the cake. Turning a knob, as opposed to changing a belt pulley, gives you the option to make minor changes in speed where you could not before. Also variable speed is real handy, for instance, when starting off with a square blank and then cranking up the speed after the part is rounded off. Or when changing speeds after cutting and going to sanding.
I think the JML-1014 comes up to speed a little faster, probably a function of the JML-1014VS speed electronics. The JML-1014VS seems slightly quieter, probably due to the fact that the JML-1014 has a fan cooled motor. Neither issue is very significant.
All in all, you can't go wrong with either the Jet JML-1014VS or JML-1014. They're both great.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inexperienced wood turner happy with lathe!, February 16, 2006

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J. Wilbur (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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As a newby woodturner grandma with zero experience I ordered this lathe on the advice of my son, reviews I read and trying a JET mini in a bowl turning class at a Woodcraft store in AZ. Bought it online as carrying it back home to MO wasn't an option and no sources nearby out here in the Ozarks.

It arrived and was quite easy to put together. Did it myself! I turned it on, grabbed a small hunk of oak tree limb from the wood pile and was able to turn a passable spindle in short order. It's quiet, the headstock and tail stock met exactly without any adjustment and if my opinion is worth anything, I would recommend it to others who want to try this fun craft. Lots of power, easy to change speeds with the variable dial and it even looks nice in it's white coat of paint! Just the right thing for this Grandma.