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JET JWL-1221VS 12x21 Variable Speed Lathe
JET
$849.00 – $999.00
Benchtop lathe with 12.5-inch swing, 21 inches between centers, and electronic variable speed from 60 to 3,600 RPM in three belt ranges. A 1HP motor, forward-reverse spinning, and 24-position indexing make it the benchmark midi lathe.
9.4
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- Skip it for large bowl ambitions; 12.5 inches of swing caps your platters before your skills do.
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