Starting Operation; Machine Operation; Correct Operating Position; Tool Selection - Jet JWL-1640VS Operating Instructions Manual

5.5 Starting operation

You can start the machine with the green ON-button. The red
OFF-button on the main switch (B, Fig 1) stops the machine.

6. Machine operation

6.1 Correct operating position

Always support the tool on the tool rest and guide with the
palm of your hand keeping your fingers closed.
(see Fig 11 and 12)

6.2 Tool selection:

Successful wood turning does not result from high speeds,
but rather, from the correct use of turning tools.
A perfect and sharp wood turner tool is a precondition for
professional wood-turning.
Major tools:
Fig 11
Fig 12
Fig 13
Gouge (A, Fig 13), used for rapidly cut raw wood into round
stock, for turning bowls and plates, for turning beds, coves
and other detail (Fig 14).
Scraper (B, Fig 13), used for diameter scraping and to
reduce ridges.
Skew Chisel (C, Fig 13), used to make vees, beads, etc. (Fig
15). The bevel of skew is parallel to the cut.
Parting tool (D, Fig 13), used to cut directly into the material,
or to make a cut off. Also used for scraping and to set
diameters.

6.3 Speed selection:

Use low speeds for roughing and for large diameter work. If
vibrations occur, stop the machine and correct the cause.
See speed recommendations.
Speed recommendations
Workpiece
Roughing
Diameter
RPM
mm
< 50 1250
50-100 700
100-150 480
150-200 400
200-250 350
250-300 350
300-350 350
Fig 14
Fig 15
General
Finishing
Cutting
RPM
RPM
2500 2500
1600 2500
1100 1600
900 1250
600 1100
480 900
350 600