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- Page 1 This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Wood Lathe Models: JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Part Number: M-708359 Elgin, Illinois 60124 Revision B1 1/07 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET tools. -
Page 3: Warnings
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 it until the proper training and knowledge have been obtained. - Page 4 30. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 31. When stopping the lathe, never grab the part or faceplate to slow it down. Let the work coast to a stop. 32. Use only JET factory authorized replacement parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty and guarantee are null and void.
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Page 5: Grounding Instructions
115 Volt Operation (Model JWL-1642EVS only) As received from the factory, your JWL-1642EVS is ready to run at 115-volt operation. This lathe is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks the one illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter as illustrated in Figure B, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. -
Page 6: 230V Operation
If you are not sure, have a registered electrician check the receptacle. Note: The JWL-1642EVS-2 lathe requires a 230-volt single-phase input. It is equipped with a power inverter, located between the power cord and the drive motor. The inverter takes the 230V 1-phase input... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for Models JWL-16423EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. These machines have been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to the instructions set forth in this manual. -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications JWL-1642EVS JWL-1642EVS-2 Stock Number...708359 ...708360 Over Bed...16”... 16” Swing Over Tool Rest Base...12”... 12” Distance Between Centers ...42”... 42” Speeds (RPM)...50-1200 and 120-3200 ... 50-1200 and 120-3200 Spindle Nose...1-1/4" x 8 T.P.I..1-1/4” x 8T.P.I. Drive Spindle Through Hole...3/8”... 3/8”... -
Page 9: Contents Of The Shipping Container
2. Remove hex cap bolts from skid bottom and move the lathe off the skid and into position. 3. Clean all rust protected surfaces with a cleaner degreaser. Clean thoroughly under the headstock, tailstock and tool rest body. -
Page 10: 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 11: Guard
CAUTION! Never press the headstock spindle lock while the spindle is turning! 3. Headstock On/Off Button: (F, Fig.6) Pull the button out to turn “ON” the lathe. Push the button in to turn the lathe “OFF”. 4. Headstock RPM Knob: (G, Fig. 6) Turn knob to desired RPM. - Page 12 The combination of holes will allow you to mark your workpiece for evenly spaced features. See chart on page 30. CAUTION! Never start the lathe with the index pin engaged in the spindle! 10. Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (M, Fig. 9) Locks the tool rest body in position.
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Page 13: Speed Change
Use only controls on the front of headstock. Refer to Inverter manual. Lathe Tools If possible, select only high quality, high-speed steel turning tools with long handles. As one... -
Page 14: Mounting The 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 15: 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 16: Coves, "V" Cuts, Parting And Beads
1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to the workpiece, touch the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of the cove. Stop at the bottom; attempting to go up the opposite side may cause the tool to catch. -
Page 17: Sanding And Finishing
To apply a finish, the workpiece can be left on the lathe. Turn the lathe off and use a brush, or cloth to apply the finish. Remove excess finish before restarting lathe. Allow it to dry and sand again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. -
Page 18: Face Plate Or Chuck
Face 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 chuck is not a requirement but is handy when working on more than one piece at a time. Rather than removing screws, you simply open the chuck and change workpieces. -
Page 19: To Shape The Outside Of A Bowl
5. Turn the workpiece by hand to ensure proper clearance. 6. Start the lathe at the 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 20: To Shape The Interior Of A Bowl
1. Stop the lathe and move the tailstock away. Remove the center from the tailstock to prevent bumping it with your elbow. 2. Adjust the tool support in front of the bowl just below the centerline, at a right angle to the lathe bed. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Clamping Mechanism
The clamps are pre-set at the factory and should need adjustment. adjustment is needed remove the stud (A, Fig. 24). Loosen the locking handle and slide the headstock, tailstock or tool rest to the edge of the bed and slightly turn the hex nut (B, Fig. 24). Slide back into position and test the handle to make sure it securely locks. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
2. Replace bearings 3. Replace belt 4. Tighten bolt or handle 5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet on stand 1. Reduce cut depth 2. Replace motor 3. Replace belt 4. Replace bearings 5. -
Page 23: Stand And Bed Assembly
Stand and Bed Assembly... - Page 24 Stand and Bed Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1... JWL1642-201 ...I.D. Label... JWL-1642EVS ... 1 ... JWL-1642-201A ...I.D. Label... JWL-1642EVS-2 ... 1 2... JWL1642-202 ...Live Center... MT2 ... 1 3... JWL1642-203 ...Stand ..2 4... JWL1442-219 ...JET Label..1 5...
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Page 25: Headstock Assembly
Headstock Assembly... - Page 26 27... JWL1642-127 ...Tap Screw... M3x10... 4 28... JWL1642-128 ...DRO Cover..1 29... JWL1642-129 ...Plate..1 30... JWL1642-130 ...Digital Readout... JWL-1642EVS ... 1 ... JWL1642-130A ...Digital Readout... JWL-1642EVS-2 ... 1 31... TS-1540011 ...Nut ... M3 ... 2 32... TS-236103...Lock Washer ... M3 ... 2 33...
- Page 27 66... JWL1642-166 ...Bracket..1 67... TS-0270011 ...Set Screw... 5/16”-18 x 1/4” ... 1 68... JWL1642-168 ...Plunger..1 69... JWL1642-169 ...Braking Resistor ... JWL-1642EVS ... 1 ... JWL-1642169A ...Braking Resistor ... JWL-1642EVS-2 ... 1 70... JWL1642-170 ...Signal Cord ..1 71...
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Page 28: Wiring Diagram For Jwl-1642Evs
Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS... -
Page 29: Wiring Diagram For Jwl-1642Evs-2
Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS-2... -
Page 30: Indexer Positions
How to use the chart A diagram of the indexer is shown at right, as viewed from the tailstock end of the Lathe. Points A, B and C are the holes in the head casting. The holes in the spindle collar may be considered as numbered 1 through 12. - Page 31 Notes:...
- Page 32 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...
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