It's here (gloat)

[Rob]

Left this morning for Raleigh, picked up my new lathe. It only took about an hour to assemble. Shorter then the time to actually pick it up.

It's home

All unboxed.

Breaking it down so it was lighter to move in the back shop, removed the tail stock, rest, and head stock.

Boy makes a great saw horse.

Making sure all bolts are tight.

Completed.

One happy camper

I've already turned a piece of scrap, next to put a bowl on it soon. I'm going to enjoy this, immensely.

 

[Tar Heel]

Nice gloat Rob. You're sure to enjoy that. :eusa_clap

 

[FredP]

hmmm....... gloat with pics!:icon_thum yeh you suck! ur gonna like it. now all ya gotsta do is save several hundred moe bucks for the 1/2 dozen chucks extra jaws bigger new and improved tools ect ect ect...................:gar-La;
we wont be hearin much otta you for at least a few months! enjoy.......:eusa_clap

 

[Kalai]

Hi Rob, looks great I just love good lathes and that is a good one, I have used them before. I see the picture with your son in it and I can tell by the look in his eyes, he is saying " boy I can't wait until Dad gives me this tool" Maybe when you upgrade Aloha.

Kalai

 

[ptt49er]

Hey dude!

Congrats!!!!!!!

Maybe I can swing by and see her :-D

 

[Trent Mason]

Very NICE Rob! :eusa_danc If I ever make the transition to the darkside, I hope I have a nice lathe like yours. :icon_thum

Cheers, ccasion1

Trent

 

[WoodWrangler]

I've been hearing great things about that lathe and in fact recently had a review submitted for that model (see http://newtoolreviews.com/2008/08/jet-1642-2-lathe/).

Nice score!!! You rock! Can't to hear your opinion on it!

 

[Rob]

So far I really like it. Unfortunately my chuck doesn't fit it. Looking now to see if I can find a 1" 8 TPI to 1 1/4" 8 TPI adaptor.

 

[jeff...]

I see by the picture your son looks lonely already - Yep he knows he won't see dad around much anymore.

 

[TracyP]

Great Score, You Rock!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bas]

I think this epitomizes the term "gloat" Nice score Rob, just remember, the Dark Side isn't stronger, just quicker, easier, more seductive. :gar-La;

 

[sawduster]

Bravo man ....nice score !! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That last photo says it all :icon_thum

YOU ROCK !!!

 

[ScottM]

Nice score Rob.... :tool: Can I come down for a test drive?

 

[Rob]

Anytime Scott, just let me know.

 

[sapwood]

Congrats!
The last pix is a gloat in its highest form :icon_thum

Roger

 

[4yanks]

I'm really jealous. I have been wanting the same lathe for over 2 years. Congratulations!!!

 

[James Davis]

You know, I had to come in to work Saturday for a short while and my wife rode over here with me. When we were finished we decided to ride over to the fairgrounds flea market. On the way over there right adfter we got on Blueridge Road, this black pickup passed us and the wife said "Somebody sure must be happy, all she could see in that truck was a big smile and a new wood lathe in the back end.

Great score now pictures of what it will do are in order.

Congratulations,

James Davis:tool:

 

[Travis Porter]

SWWEEETTTT!!!

That is a S.E.G. if I have ever seen one!!

 

[ptt49er]

I got to stop by Rob's for a brief visit while we were in town Saturday and I must say that is one SWEET lathe!!

Rob, it was good seeing ya again! hopefully next time it won't be so short.

 

[Glennbear]

Cool Rob, the color even matches the shop walls :gar-La;