Jet JWL-1220VS Brochure

The JET JWL-1220VS brings the
versatility of variable speed to this very
popular lathe.
maximum accuracy and the long-term durability that makes the JET JWL-1220VS Wood
Lathe an even greater value.
Power and Speeds
The JET JWL-1220VS lathe features a
3/4HP motor (115V only) that runs
strong, smooth and consistent. Mounted
directly below the bed, the motor is out of
the way yet easily accessible from the
front for belt tensioning. Tool-free levers
on the front of the JET JWL-1220VS
Wood Lathe make adjusting belt tension quick and easy.
The variable speed controls are
powerful but simple to operate.
JET JWL-1220VS Variable Speed Lathe
Our JET mini lathes set the industry standard for years.
Now, the new JET JWL-1220VS lathe brings variable
speed to this instantly popular machine. Add the JWL-
1220BE 28" bed extension and the JET JWL-1220VS
50" between centers capacity rivals that of many
larger, more expensive lathes.
The JET JWL-1220VS lathes are built using our time
honored heavy cast iron technology to insure
The JWL-1220VS uses a sophisticated electronic speed
control along with finely machined six step pulleys that
together provide total spindle RPM control within a huge
overall speed range of 200 to 4300 RPM! The electronic
speed control dial has 5 numerical dial settings which allow
making very specific RPM settings easy. Pulley position #1
is the largest diameter step on the spindle shaft, #6 the
smallest diameter step. Using the chart above (included on
the machine) one can set the speed as desired.
Changing the belt position on the JET JWL-1220VS Wood
Lathe step pulleys is fast and tool-free. Release the belt
tension using the front-mounted levers and then slip the
Pulley Position
Low Mid
1 / 2 3 / 4
1 200/330 500/760
2 270/450 700/1000
3 340/560 900/1300
4 410/680 1000/1600
5 470/800 1200/1800
High
5 / 6
1100/1800
1500/2400
2000/3000
2300/3600
2700/4300