JET JWL-1642EVS Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Wood Lathe

Models: JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2

JET

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-708359
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C 07/2014
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET

1.0 Warranty and Service

JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please
contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET branded website.

• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Co vered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance. JET woodworking machinery is designed to be used with Wood.
Use of these ma chines in the pr ocessing of metal, plastics, or oth er m aterials may void the warranty. The exceptions
are acrylics and other natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide pro of
of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the
United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service
Center Locator on the JET website.

More Informa t io n

JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor
or visit the JET website.

How S tate Law A pplies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are
given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice,
those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
whatsoever. JET

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used
for industrial or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools

NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries,
Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.

®

branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.

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2.0 Table of contents

Section Page

1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3

3.0 Safety warnings .............................................................................................................................................. 4

4.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 5

5.0 Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 115 Volt Operation (Model JWL-1642EVS only) ........................................................................................ 6

5.2 230-Volt Operation (Model JWL-1642EVS-2 only) ..................................................................................... 7

6.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 8

7.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 9

7.2 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 9

7.3 Installing adjustable feet ............................................................................................................................. 9

7.4 Stand Shelf ............................................................................................................................................... 10

7.5 Tool Basket .............................................................................................................................................. 10

7.6 Guard ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.0 Controls and Features .................................................................................................................................. 11

9.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

9.1 Lathe Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 12

9.2 Mounting Workpiece Between Centers .................................................................................................... 13

9.3 Face Plate and Bowl Turning ................................................................................................................... 15

10.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 17

10.1 Adjusting Clamping Mechanism ............................................................................................................. 17

10.2 Changing Belt and Bearings ................................................................................................................... 18

11.0 Troubleshooting the JWL-1642EVS Lathe ................................................................................................. 19

12.0 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 19

13.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 20

13.1.1 JWL-1642EVS Stand and Bed Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................ 20

13.1.2 JWL-1642EVS Stand and Bed Assembly – Parts List ........................................................................ 21

13.2.1 JWL-1642EVS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View ...................................................................... 22

13.2.2 JWL-1642EVS Headstock Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................... 23

14.0 Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................................ 25

14.1 Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS ......................................................................................................... 25

14.2 Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS-2 ...................................................................................................... 26

15.0 Indexer Positions ........................................................................................................................................ 27

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3.0 Safety warnings

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
perso nnel on ly. If you are no t fam iliar w ith the
proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do
not use it until the proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.

3. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this machine.

4. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.

5. Before operating the machine, remove tie,
rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll sleeves
up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing
and confine long hair. Do not wear gloves.

6. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.

7. Keep machine guards in place at all times
when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately.

8. Do not over reach. Maintain a balanced
stanc e at all t imes, so that yo u do not fall or
lean against blades or other moving parts.

9. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.

10. Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or
attachment to do a job that it was not
designed.

11. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.

12. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.

13. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse­play" are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.

14. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area.

15. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.

16. Read and understand warnings posted on the
machine and in this manual. Failure to comply
with all of these warnings may cause serious
injury.

17. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and

other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically

treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a
well-ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles

18. Do not operate this lathe while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

19. Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best
performance. Dull tools can grab in the work
and be jerked from the operators hands
causi ng se riou s i njur y.

20. Check the condition of the stock to be turned.
Make sure it is free of knots, warpage,
checked ends, improperly made or cured glue
joint s and ot her c ondit ions w hich ca n cau se it
to be thrown out of the lathe.

21. Securely fasten spur/live centers to the
material being used.

22. 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 centers.

23. Test each set-up by revolving the work by
hand to insure it clears the tool rest and bed.
Check the setup at the lowest speed before
increasing it to the operating speed.

24. Use the correct cutti ng tool f or the operation to
be performed and keep all tools sharp.

25. Use low speeds for roughing and for long or
large diameter work. If vibration occurs, stop
the machine and correct the cause. See the
speed recommendation chart on the next
page.

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SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS

Diameter of Work Roughing RPM General Cutting RP M Finishing RPM

Under 2” 1520 3000 3000

2” to 4” 760 1600 2250
4” to 6” 510 1080 1500
6” to 8” 380 810 1125

8” to 10” 300 650 900
10” to 12” 255 540 750
12” to 14” 220 460 640
14” to 16” 190 400 560

1. When sanding, remove the tool re st f rom the machine, appl y l ight pressure and use a slow speed to avoid
heat buildup.

2. When turning large diameter pieces, such as bowls, always operate the lathe at low speeds. See the
speed recommendation chart.

3. Do not attempt to engage the spindle lock pin until the s pindle has stopped. If leaving the m achine area,
turn it off and wait until the spindle stops before departing.

4. Make no adjustments except speed changes with the spindle rotating and always disconnect the machine
from the power source when performing maintenance to avoid accidental starting or electrical shock.

5. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

6. When stopping the lathe, never grab the part or faceplate to slow it down. Let the work coast to a stop.

7. Use only JET factory authorized replacement parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty and
guarantee are null and void.

8. Do not use this JET wood lathe for other than its intended purpose. If used for other purposes, JPW
Industries, Inc., disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may
result from that use.

4.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 Woodturning Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation,
safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your
machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of tro uble-free operation if used i n accordance
with the instructions as set forth in this document.

This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to lathe operational methods, use of after-market
accessories, choice of stock, and such. Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users or
trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.

If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools .com.

Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.

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5.0 Grounding Instructions

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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 pat h of lea st resistance for electr ic c urrent to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is eq uipped with an electric cord havi ng an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a m atc hing outlet that is proper ly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor, with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment­grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use o nly three w ire e xtension cords t hat
have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

5.1 115 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 pl ug that looks the o ne 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. The temporary adapter should
only be used until a properly grounded o utlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not
applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Figure B.

The use of an extension cord is not recomm ended. However, if you must use one mak e sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine w ill draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. The following
table shows the correct size to use depending on the cord le ngth needed and the nameplate ampere rati ng. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Remember, the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

olts Total Length of Cord in Fee

120V 25 50 100 150

WG

12-16
Amps

14 12 Not Recommended

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5.2 230-Volt Operation (Model JWL-1642EVS-2 only)

A plug with a UL/CSA listing suitable for 230V operation (Figure D) must be connected to the power cord.
Contact your local authorized JET service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the
plug. The lathe must comply with all local and national codes after the 230V plug is installed.

The lathe with a 230V plug should o nly be connected to an outlet having the same configuration (Figure D).
There is no adapter available nor should one be used with the 230V plug.

IMPORTANT: In all cases (115 or 230 volt s), make certain the receptacle in question is properl y grounded. If
you are not sure, have a registered electrician check the receptacle.

Note: The JWL-1642EVS-2 lathe requires a 230-volt single-p hase input. It is equipped w ith a power inverter,
located between the power cord and the drive motor. The inverter takes the 230V 1-phase input from the power
cord and converts it to the 230V 3-phase output required by the drive motor.

A lightning strike or power surge may cause the inverter to fail. When lathe is not in

use, disconnect power plug, or have a 3- or 4-pole disconnect installed on the power side.

IMPORTANT: The JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 Lathes cannot be run on a GFCI circuit.

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6.0 Specifications

Model Number ............................................................. JWL-1642EVS ........................................ J WL-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 Thread, Inboard ............................................. 1-1/4" x 8 T.P.I. .......................................... 1-1/4” x 8T.P.I.

Spindle Thread, Outboard ................................................. M22 x 2.5P ................................................. M22 x 2.5P

Drive Spindle Through Hole .......................................................... 3/8” ............................................................. 3/8”

Tailstock Spindle Through Hole .................................................... 3/8” ............................................................. 3/8”

Tailstock Spindle Trav el ................................................................... 4” ................................................................ 4”

Tool Rest ........................................................................................ 14” .............................................................. 14”

Tool Rest Post Diameter .................................................................. 1” ................................................................ 1”

Face Plate ........................................................................................ 6” ........................ ........................................ 6”

Headstock Taper .........................................................................MT-2 ........................................................... MT-2

Tailstock Taper ............................................................................MT-2 ........................................................... MT-2

Spindle Center to Floor (approx.) .............................................44-1/2” ........................................................ 44-1/2”

Motor ........................................................ 1-1/2 HP, 3PH, 230V, 4.6A ................................ 2HP, 3PH, 230V,6.1A

Input Power ................................................. single phase, 115V Only .................... sing le or 3-phase, 230V Only

Net Weight (approx.) .............................................................. 440 Lbs ...................................................... 440Lbs.

Shipping Weight (approx.) ...................................................... 475 Lbs ...................................................... 475Lbs.

The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring
obligations.

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Read and understand the

entire contents of this manual before
attempting assembly or operation. Failure to
comply may cause serious injury.

7.2 Unpacking and cleanup

1. Remove the shipping container. Do not discard
any shipping material until the lathe is set up
and running properly.

7.0 Setup and assembly

7.1 Shipping contents

Carton contents (see Figure 2)

1 Lathe
2 Cast Legs
1 Tailstock
1 Headstock
1 Tool Rest Body
1 Tool Basket
1 Guard Assembly
1 Accessory Package
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card

Accessory Package Box:

1 Live Center
1 Rod for Live Center
1 Spur Center
1 Index Pin
1 Face Plate
1 Rod for Fac e Plate
1 Knockout Rod
1 Tool Rest
4 Adjustable Feet

Tool Basket Bracket Hardw are

2 Hex Sckt Cp Scr ews 5/16”-18 x 1- 1/2”
4 Flat Washers 5/16”
2 Set Scr ews 1/4”-20 x 1/4”
3 Hex Nuts 5/16”
1 Set Scr ew 5/16”-18 x 5/8”

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.

7.3 Installing adjustable feet

1. Secure tool rest (A, Figure 1) to tool rest body
(B, Figure 1) by tightening handle (C, Figure

1).

Figure 1

2. Slide the tailstock and tool rest to the
headstock end of the lathe bed. See “Controls
and Features” section of this manual on how to
move the tailstock and tool rest.

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 , Figure 2) into stand
leg (B, Figure 2). There is a flat spot on the
shaft near the foot that will accommodate a
wrench. Thread a hex nut (C, Figure 2) onto
shaft and leave loose for now.

Contents of Accessory Package

5. Remove the scrap pieces of wood and slide
the tailstock, tool rest and headstock down to
the tailstock end of the lathe bed.

6. Mount the two adjustable feet in the same
manner as above and return the headstock,
tool rest and tailstock to their normal positions.

7. Adjust the feet s o tha t the lathe rests evenly on
the floor, and tighten the nuts.

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Figure 2

7.4 Stand Shelf

You can make an extra shelf that rests between
the legs if you wish, see Figure 3. It will be useful
for storing lathe accessories, or adding sand bags
for some extra weight. The two 2x4’s should be 55­3/4” long. The plywood should be ripped into two
equal pieces 27-13/16”L x 17”W so that it can be
assembled between the legs. Use screws to attach
the plywood to the 2x4 supports.

3. Place the arm of the tool basket into the
bracket and secure with a 5/16”-18 x 5/8” set
screw and tighten the 5/16” hex nut (F, Figure

4). Line up the notch in the arm with the
setscrew so the tool basket can pivot.

4. Adjust the setscrews on the bracket so that the
tool basket swings in a level manner. Tighten
the two hex socket cap screws.

Figure 4

7.6 Guard

1. Attach guard to the bracket by inserting the rod
and lifting up on the plunger (A, Figure 5).

2. There are two dete nts that will hold the guard
in place. One is for turning and the ot her is for
when you need the guard up and out of the
way.

3. Tighten the bushings (B, Figure 5) against the
bracket with two setscrews (C, Figure 5).

Figure 3

7.5 Tool Basket

1. Mount the bracket (D, Figure 4) to the inside of
the lathe leg with two 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex
socket cap screws, four 5/16” flat washers and
two 5/16” hex nuts (E, Figure 4).

2. The two setscrews, on the bracket should be
below the bolts and accessible from the
backside for adjustment.

Figure 5

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8.0 Controls and Features

1. Headstock Lock H andle: (D, Figure 6) Locks
head in position. Unlock handle to po sition the
head along lathe bed. Tighten handle when
properly positioned.

Figure 6

2. Headstock S pindle Lock: (E, Figure 6) Push
pin in to keep the spindle from turning.

CAUTION! Never press the headstock
spindle lock while the spindle is turning!

3. Headstock On/Off Button: (F, Figure 6) Pull
the button out to turn “ON” the lathe. Push the
button in to turn the lathe “OFF”.

8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Figure 8) Used f or
turning bowls and plates. There are a number
of screw holes for mounting the workpiece.
Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a
clockwise direction, and tighten two setscrews.
Remove the faceplate by loosening two
setscrews. Push in headstock spindle lock and
use the provided rod in faceplate holes to
unthread the faceplate.

9. Headstock Indexing Hole: (L, Figure 8)
Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole
making sure that it locates in the spindle hole.
There are 12 holes in the spindle 30° apart.
Three holes in the headstock casting accept
the indexing pin. These holes are 20° apart.
The combination of holes will allow you to
mark your workpiece for evenly spaced
features. See chart in sect. 15.0.

Never start the lathe with

the index pin engaged in the spindle!

4. Headstock RPM Knob: (G, Figure 6) Turn
knob to desired RPM. There are two speed
ranges offering “speed” (0-3200) and “torque”
(0-1,200).

5. Headstock For/Rev Switch: (H, Figure 6) Use
the toggle switch to change the direction the
spindle turns. Only change direction when the
spindle has stopped.

6. Headstock RPM Readout: (I, Figure 6)
Displays the spindle RPM, see Figure 7.

Diameter

of Work

Under 2” 1520 3000 3000

2” to 4” 760 1600 2250
4” to 6” 510 1080 1500
6” to 8” 380 810 1125

8” to 10” 300 650 900
10” to 12” 255 540 750
12” to 14” 220 460 640
14” to 16” 190 400 560

Roughing

RPM

General
Cutting

RPM

Finishing

RPM

Figure 7

7. Headstock Spur Center: (J, Figure 6) Used
for turning between centers. Spindle taper is
MT-2. Remove spur center by inserting drift
rod through the opposite end of the spindle
and knocking spur center out.

Figure 8

10. Tool R est Body Lock Handle: (M, Fig ure 9)
Locks the tool rest body in position. Unlock
handle to position the tool rest in any location
along lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly
positioned.

Figure 9

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11. Tool R est Lock Handle: (N, Figure 9) Locks
the too l rest in position. Unlock the handle t o
position tool rest at a specific angle, or height.
Tighten handle when properly positioned.

12. Tailstock Lock Handle: (O, Figure 10) Locks
the tailstock in position. Unlock handle to
position the tool rest in any location along lathe
bed. Tighten handle when properly positioned.

13. Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (P, Figure 10)
Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock
handle to position the quill. Tighten handle
when properly positioned.

14. Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (Q, Figure 10)
Turn the handwheel to position the quill. The
tailstock quill lock handle must be loose to
position quill.

15. Tailstock Live Center: (R, Figure 10) Used
for turning between centers. Quill taper is MT-

2. Remove live center by retracting the quill
until live center loosens. Remove, or add
different tips to the live center by inserting the
provided rod through the holes in the center’s
shaft. Unscrew the tip and change as needed.

knob on the face of inverter should not be
changed. Use only controls on the front of
headstock. Refer to Inverter manual.

Figure 11

9.1 Lathe Tools

Refer to Figure 12.

If possible, select only high quality, high-speed
steel turning tools with long handles. As one
becomes proficient in turning, a variety of specialty
tools for specific applications can be acquired. The
following tools provide the basics for most
woodturning projects. See your JET distributor f or
a wide variety of JET woodturning tools.

Figure 10

9.0 Operation

1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source!

2. Loosen the locking handle (A, Figure 11).

3. Lift up on the tensioning handle (B, Figure 11)
to remove tension from the poly v-belt. You
can now position the belt in the desired speed
range. It is pictured in the low speed pulley
range. Note: The “High” speed range (120-

3200) provides maximum speed, where as the
“Low” speed range (50-1200) will provide
maximum torque.

4. Lower the tensioning handle so that the weig ht
of the motor provides the needed tension and
tig hten the lo c king hand le .

AC Inverter does not require any programming. It is
pre-programmed from the factory. The buttons and

Roug hing Go uge — used for rapidly c utting raw
wood into round stock.

Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge — used for turning
bowls and plates.

Spindle Gouge — used for turning beads, coves
and other details.

Spear — fine scraping and delicate operations,
such as the forming of beads, parallel grooves and
shallow vees, etc

Skew — used to make vees, beads, etc.
Square Scrap er — used for diameter scraping and

featureless scraping, etc.
Large Domed Scraper — used to reduce ridges

on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls, etc.
Parting Tool — used to cut directly into the

material, or to make a cut off. Also used for
scraping and to set diameters.

For safety and best performance, keep tools
sharp. If a tool stops cutting, or requires excessive
pressure to make a cut, it needs to be sharpened.
A number of brand name sharpening jigs and
fixtures are available, however, a woodturner
should learn to sharpen tools freehand.

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Figure 12

9.2 Mounting Workpiece Between

Centers

5. Move tool rest into position. It should be
parallel to workpiece, approximately at the
centerline and approximately 1/8" from the
closest part of the workpiece. Lock tool rest
body and tool rest in place.

6. Rotate work piece by hand to check for proper
clearance from tool rest. Note: You ma y want
to trim off the corners of a square workpiece to
make turning a little easier, see Figure 14.

7. Start lathe at the lowest speed and bring it up
to the appropriate RPM for the size of stock,
(see Figure 7).

The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit
the work and operator. After you become
experienced with setting the tool rest, changing the
position will become second nature for the
workpiece and comfort of the user.

9.2.1 Stock Sel ect i o n

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. Accuracy is not critical on full rounds but
extremely important on stock where square
sections are to remain. Put a dimple in each
end of the stock with an awl, or nail.

Figure 13

2. Extremely hard woods may require kerfs cut
into the spur drive end of stock, see Figure 13.
You may need to drive the spur center i nto t he
stock with a wood mallet. Note: Never drive
stock onto spur while it is mounted in the lathe
spindle.

3. Install workpiece by inserting the attached spur
center into the spindle taper on the headstock.

4. Bring tailstock into position, lock it to the bed,
and advance quill with the handwheel in order
to seat the live center into the workpiece. Lock
the quill in place. Make sure the live center
point is centered on your mark.

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 fini shed
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.

Figure 14

9.2.2 Roughing Out

1. Use a large roughing gouge and begin cutt ing
about 2” from the tailstock end of the
workpiece. Place the tool on tool rest with heel
of the tool on surface to be cut.

2. Slowly and gently, raise tool handle until
cutting edge comes into contact with the
workpiece. Work to the right towards the end
of the workpiece. You never want to start at
the end of a workpiece.

3. Now continue to work the rest of the
workpiece. Roll the flute (hollowed-o ut portion)
of the tool in the direction of the cut; see
Figure 15. Make long sweeping cuts in a
cont in uous m otio n to r oug h the p iece down t o
a cylinder. Keep as much of the bevel of tool

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as possible in contact with workpiece to
ensure control and avoid catches. Note:
Always cut downhill, or from large diameter to
small diameter. Always work toward the end of
a workpiece, never start cutting at the end.

Figure 15

4. Once the workpiece is roughed down to a
cylinder, smooth it with a large skew. Place
the cutting point near the center of the chisel
and high on the workpiece, see Figure 16.
Touching one of the points of the skew to the
spinning workpiece may cause a catch and
ruin the workpiece.

5. Add details to the workpiece with the skew,
spindle gouge, etc.

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.

2. Move tool over the desired width of cove.

3. With the flute facing the opposite direction,
repeat step 1 for other side of cove. Stop at
the bottom of the cut; see Figure 18.

Figure 18

9.2.4 “V” Cuts

1. Use the long point of the skew. Note: Do not
press the long point of the skew directly into
the workpiece to create the "V"; this will result
in a burned or burnished "V" with fibers being
rolled up at both sides.

2. Lightly mark the center of the "V" with the tip of
the skew.

3. Move the point of skew to the right half of the
desired width of your cut, see Figure 19.

Figure 16

Figure 17

9.2.3 Coves

1. Use a spindle gouge. W ith the flute of the tool
at 90 degrees to the workpiece, touch the

Figure 19

4. With the bevel parallel to the right side of the
cut, raise the handle and push the tool in to the
desired depth.

5. Repeat from the left side. T he two cuts should
meet at the bottom and leave a clean "V" cut.

6. Additional cuts may be take n to add to e ither
the depth or width of the cut.

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9.2.5 Parting

9.3.1 Mounting Stock

1. Place the parting tool on the tool rest and raise
the handle until it starts to cut and continue to
cut to the desired depth.

2. If the cut is deep a clearance cut should be
made alongside the first cut to prevent the tool
tip from burning.

9.2.6 Beads

1. Place the parting tool on the tool rest and
move it forward to allow the full bevel of the
tool to contact the workpiece. Gently ra ise the
handle to make the cut to the appropriate
depth.

2. Repeat for the other side of the bead.

3. Using a small skew or spi ndle gouge, start in
the center between the two cuts a nd cut down
each side to form the bead. Roll the tool in the
direction of the cut.

9.2.7 Sanding and Finishing

Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of
sanding required. Adjust the 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. Fold the sandpaper into a pad; do not wrap
sandpaper around your fingers or the workpiece.

Use of a faceplate is the most common method for
holding a block of wood for turning bowls, and
plates, see Figure 21.

1. Select stock at least 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the
dimension on the desired finished workpiece.

2. True one surface of workpiece for mounting
against the faceplate. It is best to leave extra
stock against the faceplate that can be cut off
when the workpiece is finished.

3. Using the faceplate as a template, mark the
location of the mounting holes, and drill pilot
holes of the appropriate size. If the mounting
screws on the faceplate interfere with the
workpiece, a waste block can be mounted to
the faceplate and then the waste block
mounted to the workpiece by gluing or
screwing, see Figure 21.

4. Both waste block and workpiece should have
good flat surfaces.

5. Push in the spindle lock a nd thread faceplate
and workpiece onto spindle. Tighten setscrews
in faceplate when secure.

To apply a finish, the workpiece can be lef t 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. Apply additional coats
of finish and buff.

9.3 Face Plate and Bowl Turning

Faceplate turning is normally do ne on the inboard
side of the headstock over the bed; see Figure 20.
You must move the headstock to the end of the
lathe bed for larger workpieces.

Figure 20

Figure 21

9.3.2 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. The most popular ones are four jaw
scroll chucks with a variety of jaws to
accommodate different size tenons. Most also
come with a screw chuck as well.

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9.3.3 Wood Selection

Firewood is the cheapest, most widely available
stock to use while learning to turn bowls. Develop
skill with each tool before attempting to make a
finished piece. It is best to start with dry wood,
without worrying about drying or distortion. Once
turning becomes comfortable, try green wood,
which cuts very easily. As the turner gains
experience, he or she will find extraordinary grain
and figure in the form of burls, crotches and bark
inclusions.

9.3.4 Checks and Cracks

Green wood will check and crack. For best results,
leave logs in as long lengths as you can handle. As
the material starts to dry, surface cracks will
develop on the ends of the log. Cut off two to three
inches and you should find good, sound wood.
Also, cut the log in half along the pith to avoid
having it in the finished piece. Most c hecks radiate
from the pith. As you turn bowls from green wood,
make sure you maintain a consistent wall thickness
throughout the piece. Leaving a piece thick in
some areas and thin in others will cause the wood
to dry unevenly and promote checks and cracks.

9.3.5 Distortion

Distortion is a problem associated with turning
green wood. It will vary from one type of wood to
the next. Typically, fruitwoods tend to distort more
than others do. It also varies with the time of year
the tree was cut and how the logs are stored.

9.3.6 Tools for Bowl Turning

The deep fluted bowl gouge is the m ost essential
and versatile tool for most bowl and faceplate style
turning. The bowl gouge is heavier and easier to
control than other types of gouges. It also allows
removal of wood much faster and with less
vibration than other gouges. Most average sized
bowl work can be accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2"
bowl gouge. A 1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for
smaller bowls and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4"
and 1" bowl gouges are only used for extremely
large pieces.

Large domed scrapers can also be used to help
clean up the interior surfaces of bowls. A light
touch with the scraper slightly tilted will eliminate
some of the ridges left by a bowl gouge.

9.3.7 To Shape the Outside of a Bowl

1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other irreg ular
shaped blanks require special preparation
before mounting in a chuck, or onto a
faceplate. Remove the bark, if there is any,
from what appears to be the center of the top
of workpiece.

2. Drive the spur center into the top of workpiece
with a wood mallet.

3. Slip the spur center into the headstock taper
and bring the tailstock, with a live center, into
position. Lock the tailstock to the bed and
advance the spindle in order to seat the cup
center into the workpiece, see Figure 22.
Tighten the quill lock.

Figure 22

4. Position the tool support just below the
centerline and about 1/4" from the workpiece.
Note: For larger outboard turning, an optional
outboard turning stand is used to place the tool
suppo r t , see your JE T di st rib uto r .

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 Fig ure 7 on page 10. If
the machine starts to vibrate, lower the speed
until the vibration stops.

7. Rough out the outside of the bowl with the 1/2"
deep fluted bowl gouge, holding the tool firmly
against your hip. For best control, use your
whole body to move the gouge through the
workpiece.

8. As the bowl takes shape, work on the bottom
(tailstock end) to accommodate attaching a
faceplate, see Figure 22.

9. Turn a short tenon (about 1/8" long) the size of
the hole in the faceplate, see Figure 22.This
will allow centering the workpiece when the
faceplate is attached. Note: If you plan to use
a chuck, turn a tenon of appropriate length and
diameter to fit your chuck.

10. Stop the lathe, remove the workpiece and
attach the faceplat e, or chuck.

11. Finish turning the outside of the bowl with a
1/2" or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional
material at the base of the bowl for support
while turning the interior. This will be removed
later.

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9.3.8 To Shape th e Inte rior of a Bowl

9.3.9 Sanding and Finishing 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.

3. Rotate the workpiece by hand to check the
clearance.

4. Face off the top of the bowl by making a light
shearing cut across the workpiece, from rim to
center.

5. Place the 1/2" bowl gouge on the tool rest at
the center of the workpiece with the flute
facing the top of the bowl. The tool handle
should be level and pointed toward four
o'clock, see Figure 23.

1. Remove the tool rest and adjust the lathe
speed to the appropriate finishing speed. High
speed can build friction while sanding and
cause heat check in some woods.

2. Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and
progress through each grit, using only light
pressure. Coarser sandpaper tends to leave
deep scratches that are hard to eliminate. Use
power-sanding techniques to avoid concentric
sanding marks around your finished piece.
Avoid rounding over the rim and foot with
sandpaper. Try to keep details crisp. Finish
sanding with 220 grit.

3. Remove the sanding dust with tack rags, or
compressed air and, with the lathe turned off,
apply the first coat of finish. Let it stand for
several minutes then wipe off the excess.
Allow it to dry before sanding again with 320 or
400 grit sandpaper.

4. Turn lathe back on a nd make a separat ion cut
through the base. Stop at about 3" and use a
small fine tooth saw to separate the bowl from
the waste.

5. Apply additional finish coats and allow them to
dry before buffing.

Figure 23

6. Use left hand to control the cutting edge of the
gouge, while the right hand swings the tool
handle around toward your body, see Figure

23. The flute should start o ut facing the top of
the workpiece, and rotate upward as it moves
deeper into the bowl to maintain a clean even
curve. As the tool goes deeper i nto the bow l,
progressively work out toward the rim. It may
be necessary to turn the tool rest into the
workpiece as you get deeper into the bowl.
Note: Try to make one, very light continuous
movement from the rim to the bottom of the
bowl to ensure a clean, sweeping curve
through the workpiece. Should there be a few
small ridges left, a light c ut with a large domed
scraper can even out the surface.

7. Develop the wall thickness at the rim and
maintain it as you work deeper i nto the bowl.
When the interior is finished, move the tool
support to the exterior to re-defi ne the bottom
of the bowl. A general rule of thumb: the base
should be approximately 1/3 the overall
diameter of the bowl.

8. Work the tight area around the faceplate or
chuck with 1/4" bowl gouge.

10.0 Maintenance

10.1 Adjusting Clamping Mechanism

The clamps are pre-set at the factory and should
not need any adjustment. However, if adjustment is
needed remove the stud (A, Figure 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, Figure 24). Slide back into position and
test the handle to make sure it securely locks.

Figure 24

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10.2 Changing Belt and Bearings

Changing the belt and bearings can be a difficult
task, and should be performed by a JET authorized
service center. Remove the headstock and take it
into the center for servicing.

1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source!

2. Loosen the locking handle (C, Figure 25), and
lif t up o n t he te nsio ni ng ha ndle ( D) t o re move
tension from the poly v-belt.

3. Open the door (E), and remove the belt (F)
from the lower pulley.

4. Loosen the two setscrews in the handwheel
(G) and remove.

5. Loosen the socket head cap screw e nough to
unthread the clamping nut (H).

6. Loosen the two setscrews in the right hand
pulley (I).

10. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. Note:
When reinstalling the clamping nut, thread it
onto the spindle until its snug. Then back it off
slightly and tighten the socket he ad cap screw.

Figure 26

Figure 25

7. Loosen the setscrew in the collar (J, Figure 26)

8. Use a wood dowel, or aluminum stock to
knock the spindle towards the tailstock. Use a
material that is softer than the spindle so you
do not mushroom the end of the spindle. Only
go far enough to remove the belt from the
spindle; see Figure 26.

9. Now you can replace the belt or bearings.
There are two bearings, #5 and 10, that can be
seen i n sect. 12.2.1, Headstock Assembly.

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11.0 Troubleshooting the JWL-1642EVS Lathe

Symptom Possible Cause Correction

Excessive vibration.

Motor or spindle stalls or
will not start

Motor fails to develop full
power.

Tools tend to grab or dig
in.

Workpiece warped, out of round, has
major flaw, or was improperly prepared
for turning.

Worn spindle bearings. Replace bearings.
Worn belt. Replace belt.
Motor mount bolt or handle loose. Tighten bolt or handle.
Lathe on uneven surface. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet on stand.
Excessiv e cut. Reduce cut depth.
Worn motor. Replace motor.
Broken belt. Replace belt.
Worn spindle bearings. Replace bearings.
Improper cooling on motor. Clean sawdust from motor fan.
Power line overloaded. Correct overload condition.
Undersize wire s in s upply sy st e m. Incre ase sup ply wire siz e .
Low voltage.

Worn motor. Replace motor.
Dull tools. Sharpen tools.
Tool support set too low. Reposition tool support height.

Correct problem by planing, bandsawing, or
scrap the workpiece altogether.

Request voltage check from power company
and correct low voltage condition.

Tool support set too far from
workpiece.

Improper tool being used. Use correct tool for operation.

Tailstock moves when
applying pressure

Digital readout does not
work

Excessive pressure being applied by
tailstock. Note: The screw action of the
tailstock is capable of applying
excessive pressure to workpiece and
headstock. Apply only sufficient force
by tailstock to hold workpiece securely
in place. Excessive pressure can
cause damage to machine.

Lathe bed and tailstock mating
surfaces are greasy or oily.

Digital readout sensor out of position.

12.0 Optional Accessories

708346 BE-20, 20” Bed Extension
708347 BE-57L, Full 57” Bed Extension with Leg

Reposition tool support closer to workpiece.

Slide tailstock down to the right side of the
lathe agai nst t he stop. Move headst ock i nto
position and apply pressure to workpiece
with tailstock.

Remove and clean surfaces with a cleaner
degreaser.

Open the belt access and position the
sensor so that it reads the bolts.

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13.0 Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the followi ng pages. To order parts or reach our service departm ent, call 1­800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

13.1.1 JWL-1642EVS Stand and Bed Assembly – Exploded View

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13.1.2 JWL-1642EVS Stand and Bed Assembly – Part s List

Index No Part No Description Size Qty

1 ................ JWL1642-201 ............ I.D. Label ................................................................. J WL-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 ................ JWL1642-205 ............ JET Stripe ................................................................ ...................................... 1

6 ................ JWL1642-206 ............ Adjustable Foot ........................................................ 3/8” ................................ 4

7 ................ TS-0561031 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... 3/8” ................................ 4

8 ................ JWL1442-201 ............ Bed .......................................................................... ...................................... 1

9 ................ TS-0208081 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” ......... 10

10 .............. TS-0680032 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. 5/16” ............................ 12

11 .............. JWL1642-211 ............ Tool Rest ................................................................. ...................................... 1

12 .............. JWL1442-207 ............ Tool Rest Base ........................................................ ...................................... 1

13 .............. JWL1442-208 ............ End Cover ................................................................ ...................................... 1

14 .............. TS-0267021 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ 1/4”-20 x 1/4”................. 6

15 .............. JWL1442-129 ............ Support Bracket ....................................................... ...................................... 1

16 .............. JWL1442-210A ......... Tool Support Rod..................................................... ...................................... 1

17 .............. JWL1442-211 ............ Handle ..................................................................... ...................................... 1

18 .............. JWL1442-212 ............ Handwheel ............................................................... ...................................... 1

19 .............. JWL1442-202 ............ Stud ......................................................................... ...................................... 3

20 .............. JWL1442-206 ............ Tool Support Handle ................................................ 3/8” ................................ 1

21 .............. JWL1442-124 ............ C-Ring...................................................................... S19................................ 3

22 .............. JWL1642-222 ............ Tailstock................................................................... ...................................... 1

23 .............. JWL1442-218 ............ Tailstock Quill Handle .............................................. 5/16” .............................. 1

24 .............. JWL1442-214 ............ Lead Screw .............................................................. ...................................... 1

25 .............. JWL1442-215 ............ Quill.......................................................................... ...................................... 1

26 .............. JWL1642-226 ............ Bracket..................................................................... ...................................... 1

27 .............. JWL1442-217 ............ Tailstock Rod ........................................................... ...................................... 1

28 .............. JWL1642-228 ............ Storage Basket ........................................................ ...................................... 1

29 .............. TS-0570021 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... 5/16” .............................. 3

30 .............. TS-0270061 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ 5/16”-18 x 5/8”............... 1

31 .............. JWL1442-128 ............ Clamp Bolt ............................................................... ...................................... 2

32 .............. JWL1442-127 ............ Bushing .................................................................... ...................................... 1

33 .............. JWL1442-126 ............ Key........................................................................... 5 x 5 x 30 ...................... 1

34 .............. JWL1442-154 ............ Clamp ...................................................................... ...................................... 2

35 .............. TS-0561081 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... 3/4”-10........................... 2

36 .............. 6710014 .................... Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ #10-24 x 3/8” ................. 4

37 .............. JWL1642-237 ............ Tip ............................................................................ ...................................... 1

38 .............. JWL1642-238 ............ Cap .......................................................................... ...................................... 1

39 .............. JWL1642-239 ............ Knockout Rod .......................................................... ...................................... 1

40 .............. JWL1442-228 ............ C-Ring...................................................................... S25................................ 1

.................. JWL1642-TCA........... Tailstock Complete Asse mbl y (not shown) .............. ...................................... 1

.................. JWL1642-TRCA ........ Tool Res t Comple te Assembly (not shown)............. ...................................... 1

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13.2.1 JWL-1642EVS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View

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13.2.2 JWL-1642EVS Headstock Assembly – Parts List

Index No Part No 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 .................... Poly-V Belt ............................................................... 180J .............................. 1

7 ................ TS-0270011 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ 5/16”-18 x 1/4”............... 4

8 ................ JWL1642-108 ............ Spindle Pulley .......................................................... ...................................... 1

9 ................ JWL1642-109 ............ Wave Washer .......................................................... ø 4 9 ................................ 1

10 .............. BB-6205ZZ ................ Ball Bearing ............................................................. 6205ZZ.......................... 1

11 .............. TS-0207041 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ 1/4”-20 x 3/4”................. 1

12 .............. JWL1642-112 ............ Lock Nut................................................................... M22 ............................... 1

13 .............. TS-0207021 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ 1/4”-20 x 5/8”................. 4

14 .............. JWL1642-114 ............ Hand Wheel ............................................................. ...................................... 1

15 .............. JWL1442-164 ............ Knockout Rod .......................................................... ...................................... 1

16 .............. JWL1642-116 ............ Motor........................................................................ 1.5 HP ........................... 1

.................. JWL1642-116A ......... Motor........................................................................ 2 HP .............................. 1

.................. JWL1642-MFC .......... Motor Fan Cover (not shown) .................................. ...................................... 1

.................. JWL1642-MF............. Motor Fan (not shown)............................................. ...................................... 1

17 .............. JWL1642-117 ............ Handle ..................................................................... 3/8”-16 x 1”.................... 1

18 .............. TS-0680042 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. 3/8” ................................ 1

19 .............. TS-228820 ................ Flat Head Screw ...................................................... M8 x 20 ......................... 4

20 .............. TS-0209051 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ 3/8”-16 x 1”.................... 1

21 .............. TS-0720091 .............. Lock Washer ............................................................ 3/8” ................................ 1

22 .............. JWL1642-122 ............ Motor Assembly Plate .............................................. ...................................... 1

23 .............. JWL1642-123 ............ Knob ........................................................................ ...................................... 1

24 .............. JWL1642-124 ............ Motor Pulley ............................................................. ...................................... 1

25 .............. TS-0267021 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ 1/4”-20 x 1/4”................. 4

26 .............. TS-0206031 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... #10-24 x 5/8” ................. 4

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 ........................................................ J WL-1642EVS-2 ........... 1

.................. JWL1642-130S ......... DRO Sensor ............................................................ ...................................... 1

31 .............. TS-1540011 .............. Nut ........................................................................... M3 ................................. 2

32 .............. TS-236103 ................ Lock Washer ............................................................ M3 ................................. 2

33 .............. TS-2283202 .............. Round Head Screw.................................................. M3 x 20 ......................... 2

34 .............. JWL1642-134 ............ Tapping Screw ......................................................... 1/4” x 1/2” ...................... 2

35 .............. JWL1642-135 ............ Bracket..................................................................... ...................................... 1

36 .............. JWL1642-136 ............ Label Control Panel ................................................. ...................................... 1

37 .............. JWL1642-137 ............ Push/Pull Switch ...................................................... ...................................... 1

38 .............. 6710014 .................... Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... #10-24 x 3/8” ................. 8

39 .............. JWL1642-139 ............ Panel Cover ............................................................. ...................................... 1

40 .............. JWL1442-116 ............ Spring ...................................................................... ..... ................................. 1

41 .............. JWL1642-141 ............ Fwd/Rev Switch ....................................................... ...................................... 1

42 .............. JWL1642-142 ............ Variable Speed Control............................................ ................ ...................... 1

43 .............. JWL1642-143 ............ Variable Speed Knob ............................................... ...................................... 1

44 .............. JWL1642-144 ............ Speed Label............................................................. ...................................... 1

45 .............. JWL1642-145 ............ Belt Door .................................................................. ...................................... 1

46 .............. JWL1642-146 ............ Knob ........................................................................ ...................................... 1

47 .............. JWL1642-147 ............ O-Ring ..................................................................... ...................................... 1

48 .............. JWL1442-122 ............ Spindle Lock Pin ...................................................... ...................................... 1

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

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Index No Part No Description Size Qty

55 .............. TS-056006 ................ Hex Nut .................................................................... #8-32 ............................. 2

56 .............. JWL1442-127 ............ Bushing .................................................................... ...................................... 1

57 .............. JWL1442-128 ............ Clamp Bolt ............................................................... ...................................... 1

58 .............. JWL1442-154 ............ Clamp ...................................................................... ...................................... 1

59 .............. TS-0561081 .............. Hex Nut .................................................................... 3/4”-10........................... 1

60 .............. JWL1442-124 ............ C-Ring...................................................................... S19................................ 2

61 .............. JWL1642-161 ............ Lever ........................................................................ ...................................... 1

62 .............. JWL1642-162 ............ Handle ..................................................................... ...................................... 1

63 .............. JWL1642-163 ............ Key........................................................................... 5 x 5 x 40 ...................... 1

64 .............. JWL1642-164 ............ Inverter..................................................................... JWL-1642EVS .............. 1

.................. JWL1642-164A ......... Inverter..................................................................... J WL-1642EVS-2 ........... 1

65 .............. JWL1642-165 ............ Strain Relief ............................................................. ...................................... 3

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 .............. JWL1642-171 ............ Power Cord .............................................................. JWL-1642EVS .............. 1

.................. JWL1642-171A ......... Power Cord .............................................................. JWL-1642EVS-2 ........... 1

72 .............. JWL1642-172 ............ Motor Cord ............................................................... ...................................... 1

73 .............. JWL1642-173 ............ Motor Label .............................................................. JWL-1642EVS .............. 1

.................. JWL1642-173A ......... Motor Label .............................................................. JWL-1642EVS-2 ........... 1

74 .............. JWL1642-174 ............ Collar ....................................................................... ...................................... 1

75 .............. JWL1442-169 ............ Index Pin .................................................................. ...................................... 1

76 .............. JWL1642-176 ............ Key........................................................................... 8 x 8 x 90 ...................... 1

77 .............. TS-0051021 .............. Hex Head Bolt.......................................................... 5/16”-18 x 5/8”............... 4

78 .............. JWL1442-126 ............ Key........................................................................... 5 x 5 x 30 ...................... 1

79 .............. JWL1642-179 ............ Guard ....................................................................... ...................................... 1

80 .............. JWL1642-180 ............ Guard Bracket.......................................................... ...................................... 1

81 .............. TS-0209071 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ........................................... 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” ............. 2

82 .............. TS-0720091 .............. Lock Washer ............................................................ 3/8” ................................ 2

83 .............. JWL1642-183 ............ Cable Clamp ............................................................ ...................................... 1

84 .............. TS-056007 ................ Hex Nut .................................................................... #10 ................................ 1

85 .............. JWL1642-185 ............ Cable Clamp ............................................................ ...................................... 1

86 .............. TS-0206021 .............. Hex Socket Cap Screw ............................................ #10-24 x 1/2” ................. 1

87 .............. JWL1642-187 ............ Collar ....................................................................... ...................................... 2

88 .............. JWL1642-188 ............ Hex Nut .................................................................... ...................................... 2

89 .............. TS-1524031 .............. Set Screw ................................................................ M8x12 ........................... 2

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14.0 Electrical Connections

14.1 Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS

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14.2 Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS-2

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15.0 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 t he head casting. The
holes in the spindle collar may be considered as
numbered 1 through 12.

Example: You wish to rout 9 fl utes on your sp indle
blank. Locate the “9” in t he “No. of Flutes” col umn;
each flute angle will be 40°. The index pin should
first be inserted into hole combination “A-1”. Make
your first flute at this position. Back off the index
pin and rotate the spindle until the index pin can be
inserted into hole combination “A-5”; this will be
followed by “A-9”. Succeeding fl utes will be m ade
with the index pin in the B position: “B-3”, “B-7” and
so on.

No. of Flutes
360° divided by... Angle Letter # Letter # Letter #

1 360.00 A 1
2 180.00 A 1,7
3 120.00 A 1,5,9
4 90.00 A 1,4,7,10
5 72.00 -----------------------
6 60.00 A 1,3,5 , 7,9,11
8 * 45.00 A 1,4,7,10
9 40.00 A 1,5,9 B 3,7,11 C 1,5,9
10 36.00 -----------------------
12 30.00 A 1 to 12
15 24.00 -----------------------
16 22.50 -----------------------
18 20.00 A 1,3,5 , 7,9,11 B 1,3,5,7,9,11 C 1,3,5,7,9,11
20 18.00 -----------------------
24 * 15.00 A 1 to 12
30 12.00 -----------------------
36 10.00 A 1 to 12 B 1 to 12 C 1 to 12

other interesting patterns....

9 ------ A 1,5,9 B 1,5,9 C 1,5,9

NOTES:
A dashed line indicates that particular set of angles is not possible with the indexer.
* For 8 or 24 flutes, perform the first sequence, then rotate the workpiece by hand to the needed position and

repeat the same sequence.

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