Jet Tools Lathe JWL-1642EVS User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL JWL-1642EVS Wood Lathe WMH TOOL GROUP Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division P.O. BOX 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Ph

10Guard 1. Attach guard to the bracket by inserting the rod and lifting up on the plunger (A, Fig. 5). 2. There are two detents that will hol

118. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) Used for turning bowls and plates. There are a number of screw holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the

12Speed Change 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source! 2. Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig. 11). 3. Lift up on the tensioning handle

13Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe. It requires a spur center in the headstock and a

14Stock Selection Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks, cracks, knots and other defects. It should be cut 1/8" to

15Coves 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and r

16Sanding & Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust lathe to a finishing speed, and begin with fine san

17Face Plate or Chuck While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable method of holding a block of wood for turning, chucks can also be used. A ch

18To Shape Outside of Bowl 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other irregular shaped blanks require special preparation before mounting in a chuck, o

19To Shape Interior of Bowl 1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away. Remove center from tailstock to prevent bumping it with elbow. 2. Adjust tool s

2This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JWL-1642EVS. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through

20Adjusting Clamping Mechanism The clamps are pre-set at the factory and should not need any adjustment. However, if adjustment is needed remove th

21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Excessive Vibration. 1. Workpiece warped, out of round, has major flaw, or was improperly prepar

22Stand and Bed Assembly

23Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Stand and Bed Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1...JWL1642-201

24Headstock Assembly

25Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Headstock Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1...JWL1642-101...

26Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 49...JWL1642-149...Retaining Washer... ...

27Wiring Diagram

3 WARNING 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. This wood lathe is designed and intended

424. Check centers and center sockets in the headstock and tailstock to be sure they are free of dirt or rust and oil lightly before inserting center

5Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfuncti

6Introduction The JET JWL-1642EVS lathe you have purchased is a high quality tool that will give you years of superior service. You will get maxim

7Specifications JWL-1642EVS Stock Number...

8 WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury

93. Lift the tailstock end of the lathe up far enough to slide a few pieces of scrap wood under the leg, see Figure 2. 4. Thread adjustable fee