Jet Tools JWL-1642EVS User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

JWL-1642EVS Wood Lathe

WMH TOOL GROUP

Consumer/Light Industrial Products Div ision
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349

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Ph: 1-800-274-6848
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www .wmhtoolgroup.com M-708359 09/02
Copyright © WMH Tool Group

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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JWL-1642EVS. Its purpose, aside from
machine operati on, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance
procedures. Com pletely read the safet y and maintenance instruct ions before operati ng or servicing the
machine. To obt ain maximum life and efficiency from your wood lat he, and to aid in using the machine
safely, read t hi s manual thoroughly and follow instruc tions carefully.

Warranty & Service

The WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sell s. If one of our tools needs servi c e or r epair, one of
our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick servic e.

In most cases, any one of these WM H Tool Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty r epair, assist
you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major r epair on your JET, Performax, Wilton,
or Powermatic tools.

For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, please call 1-800-274-6848, or visit
www.wmhtoolgroup.com

More In formation

Remember, the WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new product s to the line. For complete,
up-to-date product information, chec k with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit
www.wmhtoolgroup.com

WMH Tool Group Warranty

The WMH Tool Group (including Performax, JET, Wilton and Powerm atic brands) makes every eff or t t o
assure that it s produc ts meet high quality and durabili ty standards and warrants to the or iginal retail
consumer/purc haser of our products that each pr oduc t be free from defects in materials and workm anshi p
as follow: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERW ISE.
This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, normal wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of mai ntenance.

THE WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE,
FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. E XCEPT A S STATED HEREIN,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE WMH TOOL GROUP 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 EXLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for ex ami nation, postage prepaid,
to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of
the complaint must ac c om pany the m erchandise. If our i nspect ion discloses a defect, we will either
repair or replac e the produc t, or ref und the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a
repair or replac em ent, if y ou ar e willing to accept a refund. W e wil l r eturn repaired product or
replacement at WMH Tool Group’s expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that t he defect
resulted from causes not wit hin the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warrant y, then the user must bear the
cost of storing and r eturning the product. This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights; you may also
have other ri ghts which vary from state to state.

The WMH Tool Group sells through di stri butors only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right
to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alter ations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment
which they may deem necessary f or any r eason whatsoever.

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WARNING

1. Read and understand th e entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.

2. This wood lathe is design ed and in t end ed for use by prop erly trained and experienced

personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do
not use until proper t rain ing and knowledge have been obtained.

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

4. Make certain the machi ne is properly grounded.

5. Before operating the m ac hine, remove tie, rings, watches, ot her jewelry, and roll up sl eev es above
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confi ne long hair . Do not wear gloves.

6. Keep the floor around the m achi ne cl ean 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. Maint ain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not f all 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 r ight tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job that it was not designed for.

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

12. M ak e c ertain 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 conv er sation, and "horse-play"
are careless acts that c an r esul t in serious injury.

14. K eep v isitors a safe distanc e from the work area.

15. Use recom mended accessories; i mproper accessories may be hazardous.

16. Read and understand warnings post ed on the machine and in this manual.

17. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious inj ury.

18. S ome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction ac tivities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Som e
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and ot her masonry produc ts, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-tr eated lumber.

19. Y our r isk from those exposures vari es, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduc e
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specificall y desi gned to filter out microscopic par ticles

20. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

21. Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best performance. Dull tool s can grab in the work and be
jerked from t he operator ’s hand s causing s er ious injury.

22. Check t he condition of the stock to be t urned. Make sure it is free of knots, warpage, checked ends,
improperly m ade or cured glue joints and other c onditions which can cause it to be thrown out of the
lathe.

23. S ec ur ely fasten spur/live centers to the material being used.

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24. Chec k c enters and center sockets in the headstock and tailstoc k to be sure they are free of dirt or rust
and oil lightly before inserting center s.

25. Test each set-up by revolving the work by hand to i nsure it clears the tool r est and bed. Check setup
at the lowest speed befor e increasing it to the operating speed.

26. Use the correct cutting tool for the operation to be performed and keep all tools in a sharpened
condition.

27. Use low speeds for roughing and for long or large diameter work. If vibration occurs, stop the
machine and corr ect the cause. S ee speed recom m endations.

DIAMETER OF WORK ROUGHING RPM

Under 2" 1520 3200 3 2 00

2 to 4" 760 1600 2480
4 to 6" 510 1080 16 50
6 to 8" 380 810 1240

8 to 10" 300 650 1000
10 to 12" 255 540 830
12 to 14" 220 46 0 71 0
14 to 16" 190 40 0 62 0

GENERAL CUTTING

RPM

FINISHING RPM

28. W hen sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine, apply light pressure, and use a slow speed to
avoid heat build up.

29. When turning lar ge diameter pieces, such as bowls, always operate the lathe at low speeds. See
speed recomm endations.

30. Do not attempt to engage the spindle lock pi n until the spindle has stopped. If leaving t he machine
area, turn it off and wait until the spindle stops before depart ing.

31. Make no adjustm ents except speed change with the spindl e rotating and always disconnect mac hine
from power source when perf orming maintenance to avoi d ac ci dental starting or electrical shock.

32. P r ov ide for adequate surrounding work spac e and overhead non-glare lighting.

33. W hen stopping the lathe, nev er grab the part or face plate to slow it down. Let the work coast t o a
stop.

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

35. Do not use this JET wood lathe for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaim s any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless fr om any injury that may result from
that use.

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Grounding Instructions

Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-gr ounding c onductor and a groundi ng plug. T he plug m ust be plugged i nto a matchi ng outl et
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provi ded. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outl et installed by a qualifi ed
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
equipment-gr ounding c onductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equi pment-grounding conduct or to a live term inal.

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 only three wire extension
cords that have thr ee- pr ong gr ounding plugs and three-pole r ec eptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord imm ediately.

115 Volt Operation

As received from t he factory, your lathe is ready to run at 115 volt operati on. This lathe is int ended for
use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in (A). A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter as illustrated in (B), may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle, as shown in (B) if a properly grounded out let is not available. The temporar y adapter should
only be used until a properl y grounded out let can be installed by a qualif i ed el ectrici an. This adap ter is
not applicable in Canada. The green col or ed rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, must be
connected to a perm anent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in (B).

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Introduction

The JET JWL-1642EVS lathe you have purchased is a high quality tool that will give you years of superior
service. You will get maximum performance and enj oy m ent from y our new lathe if you would take a few
moments now to review the entir e m anual before beginning assembl y and oper ation.

The JET JWL-1642EVS, as well as al l JET products, is backed by a nationwide network of authorized
distribut ors and/or servi ce centers. Please contact your nearest distri butor should you require parts or
service. Parts are also available direc tly from JET by calling 1-800-274-6848.

Table of Conte nts

Warranty....................................................................................................................... ...........................2

Warnings..............................................................................................................................................3-4

Grounding Instructions.............................................................................................................................5

115V Operation........................................................................................................................................5

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6

Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................................6

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................7

Contents of the Shipping Container..........................................................................................................8

Unpacking and Cleanup...........................................................................................................................8

Assembly............................................................................................................................................8-10

Stand Shelf..............................................................................................................................................9

Tool Basket ..............................................................................................................................................9

Guard....................................................................................................................................................10

Controls and Feat ur es ...................................................................................................................... 10-11

Speed Change.......................................................................................................................................12

Lathe Tools............................................................................................................................................12

Mounting Workpiece Between Centers...................................................................................................13

Stock Selection......................................................................................................................................14

Roughing Out ........................................................................................................................................14

Coves, “V” Cuts, Parting and B eads....................................................................................................... 15

Sanding & Finishi ng...............................................................................................................................16

Face Plate or Bowl Turning....................................................................................................................16

Mounting Stock............................................................................................................................... .......16

Face Plate or Chuck ..............................................................................................................................17

Wood Selection......................................................................................................................................17

Checks and Cracks................................................................................................................................17

Distortion...............................................................................................................................................17

Tools for Bowl T u rning............................................................................................................................17

To Shape Outside of Bowl......................................................................................................................18

To Shape Interior of Bowl.......................................................................................................................19

Sanding and Finishing ...........................................................................................................................19

Adjusting Clam ping Mechanism.............................................................................................................20

Changing the Belt and B eari ngs.............................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................21

Part Breakdowns and Part’s List .......................................................................................................22-26

Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................27

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Specifications JWL-1642EVS

Stock Number................................................................................................................................ 708359

Over Bed ..............................................................................................................................................16"

Swing Over Tool Rest Base..................................................................................................................12"

Distance Between Centers....................................................................................................................42"

Speeds (RPM).................................................................................................................0-1200 & 0-3200

Spindle Nose.....................................................................................................................1-1/4" x 8 T.P.I.

Drive Spindl e Through Hole.................................................................................................................3/8"

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

Tailstock Spindle Travel....................................................................................................... ...................4”

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

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

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

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

Spindle Cent er t o Floor ( appr ox .)....................................................................................................44-1/2”

Motor.........................................................................................................................1-1/2 HP, 3Ph, 230V

............................................................................................................................Input Power 115V Only

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

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

The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. W M H Tool Group
reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterati ons to parts, fittings,
and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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WARNING

Read and understand th e entire contents of

this manual before attempting assembly or

operation!

Failure to compl y may cause seri ou s in ju ry!

Contents of the Shipping Containers

1. Lathe

1. Tailstock

1. Headstock

1. Tool Rest Body

1. Tool Basket

1. Guard Assembly

1. Accessory Package

1. Owner’s Manual & 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 Face Plate

1. Knockout Rod Headstock

1. Tool Rest

4. Adjustable Feet

Tool Basket Bracket Hardware

2. Hex Sckt Cp Screws 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2”

4. Flat Washers 5/16”

2. Set Screws 1/4”-20 x 1/4”

3. Hex Nuts 5/16”

1. Set Screw 5/16”-18 x 5/8”

Unpacking and Clean-Up

1. Remove the shipping container. Do not

discard any shippi ng material until the l athe
is set up and running properly.

2. Remove hex cap bolts from skid bottom and

move the lathe off the ski d and into position.

3. Clean all rust protected surfaces with a

cleaner degreaser. Clean thoroughly under
the headstock, tailstock and tool rest body.

Assembly

1. Secure tool r est (A, Fig. 1) to t ool rest body

(B, Fig. 1) by tight ening handle (C, Fig. 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.

Contents of Accessory Package

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3. Lift the tailstock end of the lathe up far

enough to slide a few pieces of scrap wood
under the leg, see Fi gur e 2.

4. Thread adjustable feet (A, Fig. 2) into stand

leg (B, Fig. 2). There is a flat spot on the
shaft near the f oot that will accommodat e a
wrench. Thread a hex nut (C, Fig. 2) onto
shaft and leave loose for now.

5. Remove the scrap pieces of wood and slide

the tailstock, tool rest and headstock down
to the tailstock end of the lat e bed.

6. Mount the two adjustable feet in the same

manner as above and m ove the headstock,
tool rest and tailstock into their normal
positions.

7. Adjust t he feet so that the lat he rests evenly

on the floor, and tighten the nuts.

Stand Shelf

You can make an ext ra 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 55-3/4” 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.

Tool Basket

1. Mount the brac ket (D, Fig. 4) to the i nside 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, Fig. 4).

2. The two set screws, on the bracket should

be below the bolts and acce ssible from the
backside for adjustment.

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 t he 5/16” hex nut (F, Fi g.

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

4. Adjust t he set screws on the brack et so that

the tool basket swings in a level manner.
Tighten the two hex socket cap screws.