LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner

Project Information

I've finally made the decision that I have to join in on all the turning fun I read about on here. I bought the Jet 1221VS from Woodcraft when they had a 15% off sale on Jet machinery. I thought about welding up a stand and figured storage would be a better option.

I used left over material I had from projects. It's 34 L X 34 H 24 W. The height works for me with the4 inch casters making 38 H The top drawer is nice and big. All 3 are full extension and made one cabinet door for bigger items.

Drawers are 1/2 plywood box jointed with my Inca Jig. I trimmed it out in Walnut. I Sprayed 4 coats of varnish I had called polycrylic. I bought a while ago and never really liked it.

I plan on making the drawer pulls on the lathe. I decided to leave my wet grinder from Grizzly on the top for quick access. Blondie made a cover for it to keep it clean from while I'm turning.


Last pic is my very first turning project. I have alot to learn but I'm hooked..


Thx for looking all comments are welcome riends.

Gallery

Comments

· Registered
Joined
·
6,953 Posts
Nice setup, Ken!

Having the sharpener next to the lathe is a great time saver.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
155 Posts
Oh buddy, you are hosed!! You are doomed to never look at a tree the same way again. You will see someone trimming or removing a tree and then you will be compelled to stop and ask for some fresh green wood. You will look at your neighbor's trees and wonder to yourself, "Will they notice if I took that limb". You will then feel the need to buy a chainsaw, upgrade you band saw and start making bowl, platter and hollow form blanks. Soon you will realize that the 12" lathe just isn't enough and you will find yourself scouring craigslist and other turning forums looking for the off chance that someone is selling their 3520b, or better yet, their American Beauty. You will then soon forget about some of the other prized tools in the shop. You may even find yourself wanting a wedgie (no, not the kind you may or may not have dished out in High School) to make segmented items without futzing around with multiple tries to get the angle just right or bothering with half ring construction techniques. You will forget about riding the waves (Navy boy, errrr, surfer boy) and only concern yourself with the bevel…
 

· Registered
Joined
·
20,030 Posts
I am still avoiding the temptation to buy a lathe.

Good job sir.

Now I have to go convince myself that I don't need a lathe right now.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
71 Posts
Nice stand to say the least…like any other woodworking discipline, it's so fun and rewarding getting up the learning curve with new skills…best of luck and looking forward to seeing some turnings in the future.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
7,008 Posts
COOL going there, Ken!

Yep, you're HOOKED…

Enjoy!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
264 Posts
ThAt is really cool and will serve you well for years to come. Great job buddy
 

· In Loving Memory
Joined
·
8,391 Posts
You are doing some very nice cabinet making these days Ken. I like your setup with the grinder so close to the lathe, although I would advise you to keep a cover on it (vinyl?) so you don't get it covered with shavings and dust from the lathe. Happy turning!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
193 Posts
Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. Happy turning!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
100 Posts
Very nice, well done. Get a cover for the grinder, the savings go everywhere. Ken_C is right, you will never see cut wood the same. I ended up with 2 chainsaws… It is an endless cycle but you will have a lot of fun and the setup you have is great! enjoy
 

· Registered
Joined
·
100 Posts
Very nice, well done. Get a cover for the grinder, the savings go everywhere. Ken_C is right, you will never see cut wood the same. I ended up with 2 chainsaws… It is an endless cycle but you will have a lot of fun and the setup you have is great! enjoy
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,675 Posts
Good looking cabinet Ken….I also bought a midi lathe (Comet II) but haven't build a cabinet yet. You may have given me inspiration to get off my rear and start working on it…..
 

· Banned
Joined
·
18,919 Posts
yeah great job on that cabinet,ive got that same jet lathe and love it a much better replacement for my delta midi lathe.for dust collection rockler came out with an attachment that will clamp right on the bed and collects chips very well if you do small turnings like pens or spindles.i wish i had time to do more turnings myself a lot of fun enjoy.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
2,183 Posts
You knocked out another project? What the heck man? I figured you'd still be testing the martini cabinet. The lathe cabinet looks great. Turning is fun. I was selling a lathe for a friend and used it a few times. Wanted to keep it. I know you'll turn some great projects.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
223 Posts
Ken, I like the look of that, so much it's everyone in my shop! Looks great!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
841 Posts
Outstanding! Great looking shop furniture.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
818 Posts
Nice stand/cabinet for the new lathe but now you are on the slippery slope and wonder where it will lead .
I am sitting on the fence so far but …..........................
Enjoy

Klaus
 

· Registered
Joined
·
20 Posts
I am not sure what to say buddy….that is AWESOME!!!! Well done sir.
 
Top