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About JET Tools
JET Tools has been in business for over 60 years. Metalworking products became their core business line in the 1980s. By the 1990s, they had launched their woodworking product sector. Shortly after, JET Tools began focusing less on importing and more on designing and manufacturing their own products and to higher standards. Today they produce quality products, including the JET lathe stand, backed by their JET Red Assurance Guarantee.
1. JET Lathe Stand
- Net Weight: 37-1/2 pounds
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 26-3/4″ x 23″ x 31-1/2″
- Construction: Steel
- Includes: Leveling feet
- Warranty: JET Red Assurance Guarantee
Convert your benchtop lathe machine into a freestanding workstation with this solid stand. Its simple frame weighs less than 40 pounds and has a footprint of about 2 feet by 2 feet or so. This JET Lathe Stand costs under $300, comes with a 1-year warranty, and has over a 4-star rating. Additionally, it’s easy to put together and sturdy. While it’s designed to fit a mini lathe, specifically the JET JWL-1015 mini wood lathes, it can be customized by adding a shelf or even used as a base to build out a DIY lathe stand for a comparable-sized lathe.
2. JET Lathe Stand with Tool Shelf
- Net Weight: 40 pounds
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 31″ x 23″ x 31-1/2″
- Construction: Steel
- Includes: Leveling feet, tool shelf
- Warranty: JET Red Assurance Guarantee
This stand is much like the one above but with the addition of a shelf to help hold turning tools and gear. This sturdy stand weighs only a bit more at 40 pounds. Additionally, it takes up a slightly larger footprint of about 3 feet by 2 feet. With a cost of a little over $300, this stand is backed by the same 1-year warranty, and has a higher 4.6-star rating. Altogether, this compact stand is well-made, easy to put together, and stable. Again, it is compatible with the JET JWL-1015 mini wood lathes but can be a base for a DIY lathe stand for a comparable-sized lathe.
Conclusion
If you have a JET JWL-1015 or JET JWL-1015VS wood lathe, these lathe stands are a great options. Altogether, we think the second stand slightly edges out the simpler, first stand. Comparatively, the second stand has a slightly higher rating and a marginally higher price. Whether for a JET JWL-1015 wood lathe or something comparable, between these two, we would go with the JET Lathe Stand with Tool Shelf.
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