New JET - question on arrival condition

[Swimmer]

Isn't cosmoline the stuff thats been banned?

[slingToad]

Thanks for the quick feedback. I did call the Jet distributor. They said the shippers are sometimes harsh. I bet most of the "gunk" is just surface protection, but it does look like the machine has been beat a little during shipment. That’s all probably OK, but on closer examination, I noticed that the hand wheel has a nasty scar. It looks like it was scrapped on the pavement. Can't risk a future bearing problem from that. I plan to send it back to Amazon. I may pick one up from a Woodcraft store. See and touch it first. None of the local box stores sell the lathes around here.

For now, back to the shop smith...and the boat.

Thanks again.

[Charleston]

Contact Amazon before you ship it. They should send another machine and provide shipping papers for the return of this machine.

[jeffthechef]

Originally Posted by slingToad

I may pick one up from a Woodcraft store. See and touch it first

FYI woodcraft has been doing a lot of promo stuff lately. if you are on their mailing list you already know this, if not get on it! they have been sending 10-15% off coupons and having some decent sales too. i got my jet there. the price is a bit more than online BUT you pick it up and leave with it.