casters for Jet 1642?

[Dreuxgrad]

Now that I am relocated to a much more confined garage, did I mention DW is getting a convertible that has to be garaged,
wondering who has what on their lathe or what you would recommend ??
3/8ths stem on feet now, don't turn heavy blanks, but would like them to be locking.
Thanks, Ed

 

[ehpoole]

I would seriously consider something along these lines rather than traditional caster wheels as they include a weight bearing foot that makes solid contact with the floor when lowered and are less likely to move or swivel at an inopportune time:

https://www.woodcraft.com/products/woodriver-machine-leveling-caster-plate-mounted-4-pack

 

[Raymond]

+1 to Ethan's suggestion. Another plus on those is that you can also use them to level the lathe after you move it to where you are going to use it.

 

[Tom Queen]

When I was in my smaller work shop it was suggested to me to not put my lathe on casters. I believe you will regret having your lathe on casters and turning would become more of a hassle with shakes and your work being Iglesias all over. Can you find another spot that your lathe can be permanently stationed. Also consider putting up some pic pipe around the lathe to hang a couple shower curtains to keep the dust down and shavings down in the around the lathe if you have room. Better yet find some place else for the wife's convertible. :gar-Bi

 

[Jeff]

The specs verify that those casters/feet are heavy duty (supports 600 lbs each). Good find Ethan.

 

[KenOfCary]

I got one of these for my Powermatic. Not sure if it would work for the Jet - probably not.

https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/110/4697/Lift-Lock-and-Roll-Lathe-Mobility-System

It's pricey but works really well to allow me to move it around the shop by myself when I need to.

 

[redknife]

I got one of these for my Powermatic. Not sure if it would work for the Jet - probably not.

https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/110/4697/Lift-Lock-and-Roll-Lathe-Mobility-System

It's pricey but works really well to allow me to move it around the shop by myself when I need to.

This is what I use for my 1642 and it works great. Easy rolling or fully on its original footing. If you follow Ken’s link you’ll see a drop down menu to select the 1642. Installs fast also. Price is the only negative to me.

 

[David Turner]

I have a 1642 as has my son-in-law and we just put run of the mill (whatever was on sale) casters on our machines and they work great. They are the locking type and so we can lock all 4 casters. We also built cabinets that fill the space below the lathe bed and have the drawers filled with turning tools. turning blocks, sharpening hardware, etc. , that adds quite a bit of weight. I have turned 42" long balusters 4" diameter with out any problems. Son-in-law had turned bowls the full diameter (16") of the lathe with out problems.

Hope this helps.

David Turner
North Raleigh

 

[Bas]

I use this type of casters on my jointer/ planer. Very stable. I think it would work well for a lathe. Obviously these casters are not as easy to use as a mobile base, since you have to get down on the floor to adjust the feet to make them roll. But it's a good trade-off between mobility and stability.

 

[redknife]

One factor to consider is your height relative to the 1642 lathe working height. The casters will raise the working height. For me, at 5’9” adding casters to the height of the 1642 lathe would be uncomfortable. You may be taller or not perceive it as a problem.

 

[Tom Queen]

When I was in my smaller work shop it was suggested to me to not put my lathe on casters. I believe you will regret having your lathe on casters and turning would become more of a hassle with shakes and your work being Iglesias all over. Can you find another spot that your lathe can be permanently stationed. Also consider putting up some pic pipe around the lathe to hang a couple shower curtains to keep the dust down and shavings down in the around the lathe if you have room. Better yet find some place else for the wife's convertible. :gar-Bi

I should do more research before I speak. I like those casters and maybe consider for myself at a later time.