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OWNER'S MANUAL
JWL-1642EVS Wood Lathe
WMH TOOL GROUP
Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
Ph: 1-800-274-6848 Fax: 1-800-274-6840
E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup.com
www.wmhtoolgroup.com
M-708359
09/02
Copyright © WMH Tool Group

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL JWL-1642EVS Wood Lathe WMH TOOL GROUP Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division P.O. BOX 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Ph: 1-800-274-6848 Fax: 1-800-274-6840 E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup.com www.wmhtoolgroup.com M-708359 09/02 Copyright © WMH Tool Group...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JWL-1642EVS. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine.

  • Page 3: Warnings

    WARNING 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
  • Page 4 35. Do not use this JET wood lathe for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction The JET JWL-1642EVS lathe you have purchased is a high quality tool that will give you years of superior service. You will get maximum performance and enjoyment from your new lathe if you would take a few moments now to review the entire manual before beginning assembly and operation.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications JWL-1642EVS Stock Number..........................708359 Over Bed ..............................16" Swing Over Tool Rest Base ........................12" Distance Between Centers........................42" Speeds (RPM) ......................... 0-1200 & 0-3200 Spindle Nose ........................1-1/4" x 8 T.P.I. Drive Spindle Through Hole .........................3/8" Tailstock Spindle Through Hole......................3/8” Tailstock Spindle Travel ..........................4”...

  • Page 8: Contents Of The Shipping Container

    WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Contents of the Shipping Containers 1. Lathe 1. Tailstock 1. Headstock 1. Tool Rest Body 1. Tool Basket 1.

  • Page 9: Stand Shelf

    3. 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 feet (A, Fig. 2) into stand leg (B, Fig. 2). There is a flat spot on the shaft near the foot that will accommodate a wrench.

  • Page 10: Guard

    Guard 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 hold the guard in place. One is for turning and the other is for when you need the guard up and out of the way.
  • Page 11 8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) the holes in the center’s shaft. Unscrew Used for turning bowls and plates. There the tip and change as needed. are a number of screw holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two set screws.

  • Page 12: Speed Change

    The following tools provide the basics for most woodturning projects. See your JET distributor for a wide variety of JET woodturning tools. Roughing Gouge - used for rapidly cut raw wood into round stock, see Figure 12.

  • Page 13: Mounting Workpiece Between Centers

    Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe. It requires a spur center in the headstock and a live center in the tailstock. 1. With a ruler locate and mark the center on each end by going corner to corner, see Figure 13.

  • Page 14: Stock Selection

    Stock Selection Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks, cracks, knots and other defects. It should be cut 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the finished diameter and may require additional length to remove ends if required. Larger stock should have the corners removed to produce an octagon making the piece easier to rough down to a cylinder, see Figure 14.

  • Page 15: Coves, "V" Cuts, Parting And Beads

    Coves 2. Repeat for other side of the bead. 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the 3. Using a small skew or spindle gouge, start in tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the the center between the two cuts and cut center of the cutting edge to the workpiece down each side to form the bead.

  • Page 16: Sanding & Finishing

    Sanding & Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust lathe to a finishing speed, and begin with fine sandpaper (120 grit or finer). Coarser sandpaper will leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove, and dull crisp details.

  • Page 17: Face Plate Or Chuck

    gouges. It also allows removal of wood much Face Plate or Chuck faster and with less vibration than other gouges. Most average sized bowl work While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. A method of holding a block of wood for turning, 1/4"...

  • Page 18: To Shape Outside Of Bowl

    Note: For larger outboard turning, an optional outboard turning stand is used to place the tool support, see your JET distributor. 5. Turn workpiece by hand to ensure proper clearance. 6. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the maximum safe speed for the size of work to be turned, see Figure 7 on page 10.

  • Page 19: To Shape Interior Of Bowl

    To Shape Interior of Bowl speed can build friction while sanding and cause heat check in some woods. 1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away. Remove center from tailstock to prevent 2. Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and bumping it with elbow. progress through each grit, using only light pressure.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Clamping Mechanism

    Slide back into position and test the handle to make sure it securely locks. Changing the Belt and Bearings Changing belt and bearings can be a difficult task, and should be performed by a JET authorized repair station. Remove headstock and take into a repair station for servicing.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Workpiece warped, out of 1. Correct problem by planing, round, has major flaw, or was bandsawing, or scrap improperly prepared for workpiece all together turning 2. Replace bearings 2. Worn spindle bearings Excessive Vibration. 3.

  • Page 22: Part Breakdowns And Part's List

    Stand and Bed Assembly...
  • Page 23 Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Stand and Bed Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1..JWL1642-201....I.D. Label ....................1 2..JWL1642-202....Live Center ..........MT2 ........1 3..JWL1642-203....Stand....................2 4..JWL1442-219....JET Label ..................... 1 5..JWL1642-205....JET Stripe..................... 1 6..JWL1642-206....
  • Page 24 Headstock Assembly...
  • Page 25 Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Headstock Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1..JWL1642-101....Headstock .................... 1 2..JWL1642-102....Spur Center ...........MT2 ........1 3..JWL1642-103....Face Plate ..........6” ..........1 4..JWL1642-104....Spindle ....................1 5..BB-6207ZZ....Ball Bearing ...........6207ZZ ........1 6..VB-180J .......
  • Page 26 Index Part Description Size Qty. 49 ..JWL1642-149....Retaining Washer ................. 1 50 ..JWL1442-121....Bracket ....................1 51 ..JWL1442-153....Plate..................... 1 52 ..TS-0720041 ....Lock Washer..........#8 ........... 2 53 ..JWL1642-155....Pad....................... 1 54 ..JWL1642-154....Door Hinge ................... 1 55 ..TS-056006 ....

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

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