Jet Tools JWL-1220VS User Manual

JET JWL-1220VS Variable Speed Lathe
Our JET mini lathes set the industry standard for years. Now, the new JET JWL-1220VS lathe brings variable speed to this instantly popular machine. Add the JWL­1220BE 28” bed extension and the JET JWL-1220VS 50” between centers capacity rivals that of many larger, more expensive lathes.
honored heavy cast iron technology to insure maximum accuracy and the long-term durability that makes the JET JWL-1220VS Wood Lathe an even greater value.
Power and Speeds
The JET JWL-1220VS lathe features a 3/4HP motor (115V only) that runs strong, smooth and consistent. Mounted directly below the bed, the motor is out of the way yet easily accessible from the front for belt tensioning. Tool-free levers on the front of the JET JWL-1220VS Wood Lathe make adjusting belt tension quick and easy.
The JWL-1220VS uses a sophisticated electronic speed control along with finely machined six step pulleys that together provide total spindle RPM control within a huge overall speed range of 200 to 4300 RPM! The electronic speed control dial has 5 numerical dial settings which allow making very specific RPM settings easy. Pulley position #1 is the largest diameter step on the spindle shaft, #6 the smallest diameter step. Using the chart above (included on the machine) one can set the speed as desired.
Changing the belt position on the JET JWL-1220VS Wood Lathe step pulleys is fast and tool-free. Release the belt tension using the front-mounted levers and then slip the
The JET JWL-1220VS brings the
versatility of variable speed to this very
popular lathe.
Speed
1 200/330 500/760 1100/1800 2 270/450 700/1000 1500/2400 3 340/560 900/1300 2000/3000 4 410/680 1000/1600 2300/3600 5 470/800 1200/1800 2700/4300
Pulley Position
Low Mid High 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6
The variable speed controls are powerful but simple to operate.
drive belt onto the new pulley positions through the two spring­loaded access doors. Re-tension the belt and the JET JWL­1220VS is ready for use.
Indexing / Spindle Lock
Another new feature on the JET JWL-1220VS series lathes is 24­position indexing that makes it possible to do many fluting or drilling operations with consistent spacing and exceptional accuracy. A specially designed, spring-loaded button above the handwheel 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-1220VS lathe is designed to be compatible with a huge range of common accessories. The spindle and tailstock accept tooling with the popular #2 Morse taper. The spindle nose exterior has the popular 1 X 8 threads. These attachment sizes are virtually standard in woodturning and mean you can use tooling and accessories you already
have. They also make finding specialized accessories in the future easy and economical.
Included Accessories
The JET JWL-1220VS comes with a full set of popular accessories. A four-wing spur drive, quality ball bearing live center, knockout rod, 10” tool rest, 6” tool rest and 3” diameter faceplate are standard equipment. We also include quality safety goggles.
The indexing button can be
held in manually for
removing threaded-on accessories or it can be screwed in to free your
hands for fluting or drilling
operations.
The JWL-1220VS comes with a handy tool rack and cord wrap (left) in
addition to the other accessories. The handy work light (right) makes
working with smaller turnings easier and safer.
Bed Extension
Adding the JWL-1220BE 28” (#708377) bed extension expands the JET JWL-1220VS between center capacity to nearly 50“, exceeding that of many full-sized 12” lathes! The 3/4hp motor has the power needed to handle those long pieces.
The JWL-1220BE 28” bed extension comes with the necessary hardware for installation but goes a step further to make this process easy. A hanging plate on the mating end of the extension makes aligning it to the JET JWL-1220VS bed much easier when a second set of hands are not available. The mating face also has hex head socket screws pre­installed that make aligning the JWL-1220BE 28” bed extension perfectly much easier. Even the rubber-cushioned feet on the bed extension are adjustable to be sure your newly configured JET JWL-1220VS is stable on irregular surfaces.
Stand
We offer the JWL-1220S (#708378) Adjustable Stand that makes your JET JWL­1220VS a rock-solid, stand­alone machine. Built from heavy walled square steel tubing with fully welded plate steel joining plates, the JWL-1220S is beautifully
finished to retain its good looks while resisting corrosion for many years to come.
The JWL-1220S comes with rubber tipped adjustable leveling feet to dampen vibrations and resist moving. The lathe mounting plates are adjustable so spindle height can be set to between 43 and 45” above the floor for maximum comfort.
The 28” bed extension and 3/4HP motor allow turning
pieces up to 50” long, a capacity
rivaling far more expensive
machines.
The stand features wide-stance, rubber-tipped feet (left) that adjust for
irregular floors. The mounting plates (right) are adjustable up and down to
fine-tune spindle height for comfort.
Stand Extension
A specially designed extension kit JWL1220SE (#708379) enlarges the JWL-1220S adjustable stand to accommodate the JET JWL-1220VS when equipped with the JWL-1220SE bed extension. Made from the same materials as the JWL-1220S stand, all of the required parts and fasteners are included to make this conversion easy without sacrificing stability.
The stand extension kit
includes a new center post,
extension bar and mounting
platform to accommodate
the bed extension.
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