Best Mid Range
JET 12-Inch x 21-Inch Variable-Speed Woodworking Lathe (JWL-1221VS)
Jet
Keep in mind that higher price than WEN entry models.
- 12-inch swing
- Variable speed 60-3600 RPM
- Indexing
- Cast iron
Pros
- Cast iron construction significantly reduces vibration compared to WEN
- 12-inch swing for larger bowls than the WEN 3421
- Variable speed from 60 RPM (sanding) to 3,600 RPM (pen turning)
- Indexing wheel for equally-spaced fluting and decorative work
Cons
- Higher price than WEN entry models
- Still not the swing capacity for large hollow-form turning
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