Replacement parts for Jet 1014

[BigguyZ]

Well, I now have a lathe. I saw a used Jet 1014 in good condition at a local tool store for $160, and was able to get them down to $135. So now I'm set to get started in the world of turning.

One problem, the lathe didn't have the tailstock pin that secures a spindle. I tried to look on the website, but there wasn't any link for parts on that particular model. Are these parts pretty standard? Where can you buy spares?

[Tom Miller]

Frankly, I'm not sure how you'd go about getting just the tip for your live center ("live" because it spins on a bearing). But you could buy another live center as long as it's on a #2 morse taper (MT2). The live center that comes with the 1014 is a little too "pointy" anyway, IMO, so getting a different brand might be advantageous. (The pointiness mostly makes a difference when using it with pen-making mandrels.)

Or, you could have a machine shop make a replacement. I forget now if it's press-fit or if there's a set screw....

Regards,
Tom

[BigguyZ]

Well I think I propably need the entire live center.... Where would one buy that? Woodcraft?

[Ken Massingale]

Yes, Woodcraft, Sears, etc.
As Tom said make sure you get the MT2.