Jet Tools JWL-1220 User Manual
JET JWL-1220 Woodturning Lathe
The JET
JWL-1220
represents the
next step in
our hugely
popular mini
lathe series.
With 12”
swing and 20”
between
center
capacities
plus an array
of userfriendly
In its standard form, (left) the JWL-1220 is a very capable lathe. Add the bed (and
stand) extension (left) and its between centers capacity rivals that of many “full-sized”
lathes!
features, the
JET JWL-1220 more than fills the void between traditional mini and full-sized lathes.
Add the JWL-1220BE 28” bed extension and the JET JWL-1220 between centers
capacity expands to nearly 50”, rivaling that of much larger and substantially more
expensive woodturning lathes.
The JET JWL-1220 is based on the tried and true JET cast iron technology for maximum
accuracy, durability and long term stability. Precisely machined components and highend ball bearings are used throughout the JET JWL-1220, insuring long-term accuracy
and smooth running stability.
Power and Speed
The JET JWL-1220 features a 3/4HP TEFC (totally
enclosed fan cooled) motor (115V only) that handles
the increased capacities with ease. The additional
power also maintains consistent rpm through a much
The motor is mounted below the bed
with the belt tension handles up front
for quick speed changes.
wider range of turning situations.
Finely machined and balanced step pulleys on the motor and spindle provide six rpm
settings to handle
virtually any turning or sanding task you may
encounter. Changing from one speed to another among
the available 500, 840, 1240, 1800, 2630 and 3975 rpm
settings is fast and tool free.
Release the belt tension using the front-mounted levers
and then slip the drive belt onto the new pulley
positions through the two spring-loaded access doors.
Re-tension the belt and the JET JWL-1220 is ready for
use.
Indexing
Another new feature on the JET JWL-1220 is 24position indexing that makes it possible to do many
Moving the belt between the five
available pulley positions is fast,
tool-free and easy through the
spring-loaded access doors.
fluting or drilling operations with exceptional accuracy. A specially designed, springloaded button above the hand wheel can be depressed to temporarily lock the spindle for
removing thread-on accessories such as a chuck. That same button can be screwed in to
lock the spindle in any of the 24 positions, freeing your hands for other operations.
Standardized Versatility
The JET JWL-1220 is designed to be compatible with a
huge range of commonly used accessories. The spindle and
tailstock both accept tooling with the popular #2 Morse
taper. The spindle has equally popular 1 X 8 threads. Using
these popular sizes mean you can use tooling and
accessories you already have. They also mean finding
specialized accessories in the future will be easy and
The 1X8 spindle thread and #2
Morse taper make the JWL-
1220 compatible with a huge
range of accessories.
economical.
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