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OWNER'S MANUAL
JWL-1642EVS Wood Lathe
WMH TOOL GROUP
Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
Ph: 1-800-274-6848 ▪ Fax: 1-800-274-6840
E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup.com
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 operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your wood lathe, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully. Warranty & Se
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WARNING 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 personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use until 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 op
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24. 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. 25. Test each set-up by revolving the work by hand to insure it clears the tool rest and bed. Check setup at the lowest speed before 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 diame
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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-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
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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 enjoyment from your new lathe if you would take a few moments now to review the entire manual before beginning assembly and operation. The JET JWL-1642EVS, as well as all JET products, is backed by a nationwide network of authorized distributors and/or service centers. Please contact your nearest distributor should you re
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Specifications JWL-1642EVS Stock Number................................................................................................................................ 708359 Over Bed..............................................................................................................................................16" Swing Over Tool Rest Base ..................................................................................................................12" Distance Between Cent
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WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 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 Hea
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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 Figure 2. 4. Thread adjustable feet (A, Fig. 2) into stand leg (B, Fig. 2). There is a flat spot on the shaft near the foot that will accommodate 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 late bed. 6. Mount the two ad
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Guard 1. Attach guard to the bracket by inserting the rod and lifting up on the plunger (A, Fig. 5). 2. There are two detents that will hold the guard in place. One is for turning and the other is for when you need the guard up and out of the way. 3. Tighten the bushings (B, Fig. 5) against the bracket with two set screws (C, Fig. 5). Controls & Features 1. Headstock Lock Handle: (D, Fig. 6) Locks head in position. Unlock handle to position the head along lathe b
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8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) the holes in the center’s shaft. Unscrew Used for turning bowls and plates. There the tip and change as needed. are a number of screw holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two set screws. Remove the faceplate by loosening two set screws. Push in headstock spindle lock and use the provided rod in faceplate holes to unthread the faceplate. 9. Headstock Indexing Hole: (L
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Speed Change Large Domed Scraper - used to reduce ridges on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls, 1. Disconnect the machine from the power etc, see Figure 12. source! Parting Tool - used to cut directly into the 2. Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig. 11). material, or to make a cut off. Also used for scraping and to set diameters, see Figure 12. 3. Lift up on the tensioning handle (B, Fig. 11) to remove tension from the poly v-belt. You For safety and best performance, keep
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Mounting Workpiece Between Centers 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. 2. Extremely hard woods may require k
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Stock Selection 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 finished 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. Roughing Out 1. Use a large roughing gouge and begin cutting about 2” from the tailstock end of the
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Coves 2. Repeat for other side of the bead. 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the 3. Using a small skew or spindle gouge, start in tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the the center between the two cuts and cut center of the cutting edge to the workpiece down each side to form the bead. Roll the and roll in towards the bottom of the cove. tool in direction of cut. Stop at the bottom; attempting to go up the opposite side may cause the tool to catch. 2. Move tool over t
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Sanding & Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust 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. To apply a finish, the workpiece can be left on the lathe. Turn off lathe and use a brush, or cloth to apply the finish. Re
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gouges. It also allows removal of wood much Face Plate or Chuck faster and with less vibration than other gouges. Most average sized bowl work can be While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. A method of holding a block of wood for turning, 1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls chucks can also be used. A chuck is not a and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4" and 1" bowl requirement but is handy when working on more go
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To Shape Outside of Bowl 11. Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1/2" or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other material at base of bowl for support while irregular shaped blanks require special turning interior. This will be removed later. 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 spur center into the top of workpiece w
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To Shape Interior of Bowl speed can build friction while sanding and cause heat check in some woods. 1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away. Remove center from tailstock to prevent 2. Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and bumping it with elbow. progress through each grit, using only light pressure. Coarser sandpaper tends to 2. Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just leave deep scratches that are hard to below centerline, at a right angle to the lathe eliminate. Use power-san
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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, Fig. 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, Fig. 24). Slide back into position and test the handle to make sure it securely locks. Changing the Belt and Bearings Changing belt and bearings can be a difficult task, and should
