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OWNER'S MANUAL
JPL-358 Pen Lathe
WMH TOOL GROUP
Consumer Woodworking Division
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
Ph: 847-851-1000 Fax: 1-800-543-3225
E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup.com M-708329 7/03
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET JPL-358 Pen Lathe. Its purpose, aside from lathe operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Pen Lathe, and to aid in using the product safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully. Warranty & Service WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authori
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WARNING Read and understand owner’s manual before operating pen lathe. This lathe is designed to turn wood or wood-like products only. Working with other materials could result in fire, injury, or damage to the workpiece. Tighten all locks before operating. Remove loose wrenches, adjusting tools, cleaning rags from the tool before turning it on. Do not use tool in a damp or wet location, or expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Don’t force the tool. It will do the
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Specifications: JPL-358 Stock Number....................................................................................................................708329 Speeds (RPM) ...........................................................................................................1600 & 3000 Pen Mandrel ......................................................................................................................... MT-0 Swing Over Bed (in.) ...........................................
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Electrical Requirements 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. The JPL-358 Pen Lathe is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the o
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Receiving 1. Remove contents from the box. 2. Inspect contents for shipping damage and report damage, if any, to your distributor. 3. Be sure to keep the box and packing material should you need to pack the lathe for moving. 4. Do not clean the lathe with anything other than a damp cloth or a mild solvent. Use of heavy solvents, paint thinner, gasoline, etc. will damage painted surfaces. Contents of box (Fig. 2): 1 Lathe (A) 1 Knockout rod (B) 9 10mm Bushings (C) 1 Pen
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Tool Rest Position the tool rest as close to the workpiece as possible. It should be slightly above the center line of the workpiece. Loosen the tool rest with the attached wrench (D, fig. 4) and slide tool rest to desired position. Re- tighten with wrench when finished with adjustment. Adjust the height of the tool rest by loosening the lever (E, Fig. 4). Tighten the lever when finished adjusting. NOTE: The lever is spring loaded; simply pull up on it, rotate it on the pin, and
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Installing & Removing Live Center 1. Clean the tapered shank of the live center (A, Fig. 7) and the inside of the quill (B, Fig. 7) on the tailstock. CAUTION Failure to clean the live center and quill can result in separation of the two, which can result in damage to the workpiece and possible injury. 2. Install live center into the tailstock. 3. To remove the live center, loosen lever (C, Fig. 7), and turn handwheel (D, Fig. 7) counter- clockwise until the live center ejects
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Installing Pen Mandrel Screw the mandrel (A, Fig. 10) into the threads in the headstock spindle and place the other end on the tip of the live center of the tailstock as shown. The barrel(s) of a pen can be placed between bushings, and held snug on the mandrel by the knurled nut (B, Fig. 10). If you are new to the practice of pen turning, a book entitled “Pens from the Wood Lathe” (stock # 709123) will demonstrate techniques and tips on turning, and is available from WMH
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Parts Breakdown for JPL-358 Pen Lathe 10
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Parts List for JPL-358 Pen Lathe Index Part No. No. Description Size Quantity ............JPL358-HA................... Headstock Assembly (Items 1 thru 8)..... ...............................................1 1..........JPL358-101.................. Headstock ............................................. ...............................................1 2..........BB-6003ZZ .................. Ball Bearing...........................................6003ZZ ................................
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Parts List for JPL-358 Pen Lathe (continued) Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. ............JPL358-LCK................. Live Center Kit (Items 47 thru 49) .......... ...............................................1 47........JPL358-147.................. Live Center Body................................... ...............................................1 48........BB-626VV.................... Ball Bearing...........................................626VV...........................
