Jet Tools Lathe JWL 1642EVS User Manual

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  
M-708359 09/02  
Copyright © WMH Tool Group  
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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 operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll up sleeves above  
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Do not wear gloves.  
6. Keep the floor around the machine clean 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. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall 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 right 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. Make certain 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 conversation, and "horse-play"  
are careless acts that can result in serious injury.  
14. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.  
15. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.  
16. Read and understand warnings posted on the machine and in this manual.  
17. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.  
18. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities  
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some  
examples of these chemicals are:  
Lead from lead based paint  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
19. Your risk from those exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce  
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety  
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles  
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 tools can grab in the work and be  
jerked from the operator’s hands causing serious injury.  
22. Check the condition of the stock to be turned. Make sure it is free of knots, warpage, checked ends,  
improperly made or cured glue joints and other conditions which can cause it to be thrown out of the  
lathe.  
23. Securely fasten spur/live centers to the material being used.  
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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 diameter work. If vibration occurs, stop the  
machine and correct the cause. See speed recommendations.  
GENERAL CUTTING  
DIAMETER OF WORK  
ROUGHING RPM  
FINISHING RPM  
RPM  
3200  
1600  
1080  
810  
Under 2"  
2 to 4"  
1520  
760  
510  
380  
300  
255  
220  
190  
3200  
2480  
1650  
1240  
1000  
830  
4 to 6"  
6 to 8"  
8 to 10"  
10 to 12"  
12 to 14"  
14 to 16"  
650  
540  
460  
710  
400  
620  
28. When sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine, apply light pressure, and use a slow speed to  
avoid heat build up.  
29. When turning large diameter pieces, such as bowls, always operate the lathe at low speeds. See  
speed recommendations.  
30. Do not attempt to engage the spindle lock pin until the spindle has stopped. If leaving the machine  
area, turn it off and wait until the spindle stops before departing.  
31. Make no adjustments except speed change with the spindle rotating and always disconnect machine  
from power source when performing maintenance to avoid accidental starting or electrical shock.  
32. Provide for adequate surrounding work space and overhead non-glare lighting.  
33. When stopping the lathe, never grab the part or face plate to slow it down. Let the work coast to 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  
disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from 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-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 codes and ordinances.  
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified  
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-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not  
connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
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 three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
115 Volt Operation  
As received from the factory, your lathe is ready to run at 115 volt operation. This lathe is intended 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 outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should  
only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is  
not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, must be  
connected to a permanent 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 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 require parts or  
service. Parts are also available directly from JET by calling 1-800-274-6848.  
Table of Contents  
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 Features ...................................................................................................................... 10-11  
Speed Change.......................................................................................................................................12  
Lathe Tools............................................................................................................................................12  
Mounting Workpiece Between Centers...................................................................................................13  
Stock Selection......................................................................................................................................14  
Roughing Out ........................................................................................................................................14  
Coves, “V” Cuts, Parting and Beads.......................................................................................................15  
Sanding & Finishing...............................................................................................................................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 Turning............................................................................................................................17  
To Shape Outside of Bowl......................................................................................................................18  
To Shape Interior of Bowl.......................................................................................................................19  
Sanding and Finishing ...........................................................................................................................19  
Adjusting Clamping Mechanism .............................................................................................................20  
Changing the Belt and Bearings.............................................................................................................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 Spindle 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 Center to Floor (approx.) ....................................................................................................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. WMH Tool Group  
reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts, fittings,  
and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.  
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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 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”  
Contents of Accessory Package  
Unpacking and Clean-Up  
1. Remove the shipping container. Do not  
discard any shipping material until the lathe  
is set up and running properly.  
2. Remove hex cap bolts from skid bottom and  
move the lathe off the skid 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 rest (A, Fig. 1) to tool rest body  
(B, Fig. 1) by tightening 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.  
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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 adjustable feet in the same  
manner as above and move the headstock,  
tool rest and tailstock into their normal  
positions.  
7. Adjust the feet so that the lathe rests evenly  
on the floor, and tighten the nuts.  
Stand Shelf  
You can make an extra 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 bracket (D, Fig. 4) to the inside 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 accessible 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 the 5/16” hex nut (F, Fig.  
4). Line up the notch in the arm with the  
set screw so the tool basket can pivot.  
4. Adjust the set screws on the bracket so that  
the tool basket swings in a level manner.  
Tighten the two hex socket cap screws.  
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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 bed. Tighten  
handle when properly positioned.  
2. Headstock Spindle Lock: (E, Fig. 6)  
Push pin in to keep the spindle from turning.  
CAUTION!  
Never press the headstock  
spindle lock while the spindle is turning!  
3. Headstock On/Off Button: (F, Fig.6)  
Pull the button out to turn “ON” the lathe.  
Push the button in to turn the lathe “OFF”.  
4. Headstock RPM Knob: (G, Fig. 6)  
Turn knob to desired RPM. There are two  
speed ranges offering “speed” (0-3200) and  
“torque” (0-1,200).  
5. Headstock For/Rev Switch: (H, Fig. 6)  
Use the toggle switch to change the  
direction the spindle turns. Only change  
direction when the spindle has stopped.  
6. Headstock RPM Readout: (I, Fig. 6)  
Displays the spindles RPM, see Figure 7.  
7. Headstock Spur Center: (J, Fig. 8)  
Used for turning between centers. Spindle  
taper is MT-2. Remove spur center by  
inserting drift rod through the opposite end  
of the spindle and knocking spur center out.  
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8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8)  
the holes in the center’s shaft. Unscrew  
the tip and change as needed.  
Used for turning bowls and plates. There  
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, Fig. 8)  
Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole  
making sure that it locates in the spindle  
hole. There are 12 holes in the spindle 30°  
apart.  
There are three holes in the  
headstock casting that accept the indexing  
pin. These holes are 20° apart. The  
combination of holes will allow you to mark  
your workpiece for evenly spaced features.  
CAUTION! Never start the lathe with the  
index pin engaged in the spindle!  
10. Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (M, Fig. 9)  
Locks the tool rest body in position. Unlock  
handle to position the tool rest in any  
location along lathe bed. Tighten handle  
when properly positioned.  
11. Tool Rest Lock Handle: (N, Fig. 9)  
Locks the tool rest in position. Unlock the  
handle to position tool rest at a specific  
angle, or height. Tighten handle when  
properly positioned.  
12. Tailstock Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 10)  
Locks the tailstock in position.  
Unlock  
handle to position the tool rest in any  
location along lathe bed. Tighten handle  
when properly positioned.  
13. Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (P, Fig. 10)  
Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock  
handle to position the quill. Tighten handle  
when properly positioned.  
14. Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (Q, Fig. 10)  
Turn the handwheel to position the quill.  
The tailstock quill lock handle must be loose  
to position quill.  
15. Tailstock Live Center: (R, Fig. 10)  
Used for turning between centers. Quill  
taper is MT-2. Remove live center by  
retracting the quill until live center loosens.  
Remove, or add different tips to the live  
center by inserting the provided rod through  
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Speed Change  
Large Domed Scraper - used to reduce ridges  
on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls,  
etc, see Figure 12.  
1. Disconnect the machine from the power  
source!  
Parting Tool - used to cut directly into the  
material, or to make a cut off. Also used for  
scraping and to set diameters, see Figure 12.  
2. Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig. 11).  
3. Lift up on the tensioning handle (B, Fig. 11)  
to remove tension from the poly v-belt. You  
can now position the belt in the desired  
speed range. It is pictured in the low speed  
pulley range. Note: The “High” speed  
range (0-3200) provides maximum speed,  
where as the “Low” speed range (0-1200)  
will provide maximum torque.  
For safety and best performance, keep tools  
sharp. If a tool stops cutting, or requires  
excessive pressure to make a cut, it needs to be  
sharpened.  
A
number of brand name  
sharpening jigs and fixtures are available,  
however, a woodturner should learn to sharpen  
tools freehand.  
4. Lower the tensioning handle so that the  
weight of the motor provides the needed  
tension and tighten the locking handle.  
AC Inverter does not require any programming.  
It is pre-programmed from the factory. The  
buttons and knob on the face of inverter should  
not be changed. Use only controls on the front  
of headstock. Refer to Inverter manual.  
Lathe Tools  
If possible, select only high quality, high speed  
steel turning tools with long handles. As one  
becomes proficient in turning, a variety of  
specialty tools for specific applications can be  
acquired.  
The following tools provide the  
basics for most woodturning projects. See your  
JET distributor for a wide variety of JET  
woodturning tools.  
Roughing Gouge - used for rapidly cut raw  
wood into round stock, see Figure 12.  
Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge - used for turning  
bowls and plates, see Figure 12.  
Spindle Gouge - used for turning beads, coves  
and other details, see Figure 12.  
Spear - fine scraping and delicate operations,  
such as the forming of beads, parallel grooves  
and shallow vees, etc, see Figure 12.  
Skew - used to make vees, beads, etc., see  
Figure 12.  
Square Scraper - used for diameter scraping  
and featureless scraping, etc, see Figure 12.  
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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 kerfs cut  
into the spur drive end of stock, see Figure  
13. You may need to drive the spur center  
into the stock with a wood mallet. Note:  
Never drive stock onto spur while it is  
mounted in the lathe spindle.  
3. Install workpiece by inserting the attached  
spur center into the spindle taper on the  
headstock.  
4. Bring tailstock into position, lock it to the  
bed, and advance quill with the handwheel  
in order to seat the live center into the  
workpiece. Lock the quill in place. Make  
sure the live center point is centered on your  
mark.  
5. Move tool rest into position. It should be  
parallel to workpiece, approximately at the  
centerline, and approximately 1/8" from the  
closest part of the workpiece. Lock tool rest  
body and tool rest in place.  
6. Rotate workpiece by hand to check for  
proper clearance from tool rest. Note:  
You may want to trim off the corners of a  
square workpiece to make turning a little  
easier, see Figure 14.  
7. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to  
the appropriate RPM for the size of stock,  
see Figure 7 page 10.  
The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit  
the work and operator. After you become  
experienced with setting the tool rest changing  
the position will become second nature for the  
workpiece and comfort of the user.  
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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  
workpiece. Place the tool on tool rest with  
heel of the tool on surface to be cut.  
2. Slowly and gently raise tool handle until  
cutting edge comes into contact with the  
workpiece. Work to the right towards the  
end of the workpiece. You never want to  
start at the end of a workpiece.  
3. Now continue to work the rest of the  
workpiece.  
Roll the flute (hollowed-out  
portion) of the tool in the direction of the cut,  
see Figure 15. Make long sweeping cuts in  
a continuous motion to rough the piece  
down to a cylinder. Keep as much of the  
bevel of tool as possible in contact with  
workpiece to ensure control and avoid  
catches. Note: Always cut down-hill, or  
from large diameter to small diameter.  
Always work toward the end of a workpiece,  
never start cutting at the end.  
4. Once the workpiece is roughed down to a  
cylinder, smooth it with a large skew. Place  
the cutting point near the center of the chisel  
and high on the workpiece, see Figure 16.  
Touching one of the points of the skew to  
the spinning workpiece may cause a catch  
and ruin the workpiece.  
5. Add details to the workpiece with skew,  
spindle gouge, etc.  
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Coves  
2. Repeat for other side of the bead.  
1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the  
tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the  
center of the cutting edge to the workpiece  
and roll in towards the bottom of the cove.  
Stop at the bottom; attempting to go up the  
opposite side may cause the tool to catch.  
3. Using a small skew or spindle gouge, start in  
the center between the two cuts and cut  
down each side to form the bead. Roll the  
tool in direction of cut.  
2. Move tool over the desired width of cove.  
3. With the flute facing the opposite direction,  
repeat step 1 for other side of cove. Stop at  
bottom of cut, see Figure 18.  
“V” Cuts  
1. Use the long point of the skew. Note: Do  
not press the long point of the skew directly  
into the workpiece to create the "V"; this will  
result in a burned, or burnished "V" with  
fibers being rolled up at both sides.  
2. Lightly mark the center of the "V" with the tip  
of the skew.  
3. Move the point of skew to the right half of  
the desired width of your cut, see Figure 19.  
4. With the bevel parallel to the right side of the  
cut, raise the handle and push the tool in to  
the desired depth.  
5. Repeat from the left side. The two cuts  
should meet at the bottom and leave a clean  
"V" cut.  
6. Additional cuts may be taken to add to either  
the depth or width of the cut.  
Parting  
1. Place parting tool on tool rest and raise the  
handle until it starts to cut and continue to  
cut to the desired depth.  
2. If the cut is deep a clearance cut should be  
made along side the first cut to prevent the  
tool tip from burning.  
Beads  
1. Place parting tool on tool rest and move tool  
forward to make the full bevel of tool come  
in contact with workpiece. Gently raise  
handle to make cut to appropriate depth.  
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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. Remove excess finish  
before restarting lathe. Allow to dry and sand  
again with 320, or 400 grit sandpaper. Apply  
additional coats of finish and buff.  
Face Plate & Bowl Turning  
Face plate turning is normally done on the  
inboard side of the headstock over the bed, see  
Figure 20. You must move headstock to the  
end of the lathe bed for larger workpieces.  
Mounting Stock  
Use of a face plate is the most common method  
for holding a block of wood for turning bowls,  
and plates, see Figure 21.  
1. Select stock at least 1/8" to 1/4" larger than  
the dimension on the desired finished  
workpiece.  
2. True one surface of workpiece for mounting  
against the face plate. It is best to leave  
extra stock against the face plate that can  
be cut off when the workpiece is finished.  
3. Using the face plate as a template, mark the  
location of the mounting holes, and drill pilot  
holes of the appropriate size.  
If the  
mounting screws on the face plate interfere  
with the workpiece, a waste block can be  
mounted to the face plate and then the  
waste block mounted to the workpiece by  
gluing or screwing, see Figure 21.  
4. Both waste block and workpiece should  
have good flat surfaces.  
5. Push in the spindle lock and thread face  
plate and workpiece onto spindle. Tighten  
set screws in face plate when secure.  
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gouges. It also allows removal of wood much  
faster and with less vibration than other gouges.  
Most average sized bowl work can be  
accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. A  
1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls  
and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4" and 1" bowl  
gouges are only used for extremely large pieces.  
Face Plate or Chuck  
While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable  
method of holding a block of wood for turning,  
chucks can also be used. A chuck is not a  
requirement but is handy when working on more  
than one piece at a time. Rather than removing  
screws, you simply open the chuck and change  
workpieces. The most popular ones are four  
jaw scroll chucks with a variety of jaws to  
accomodate different size tenons. Most also  
come with a screw chuck as well.  
Large domed scrapers can also be used to help  
clean up the interior surfaces of bowls. A light  
touch with the scraper slightly tilted will eliminate  
some of the ridges left by a bowl gouge.  
Wood Selection  
Firewood is the cheapest, most widely available  
stock to use while learning to turn bowls.  
Develop skill with each tool before attempting to  
make a finished piece. It is best to start with  
dry wood, without worrying about drying or  
distortion. Once turning becomes comfortable,  
try green wood which cuts very easily. As the  
turner gains experience, he or she will find  
extraordinary grain and figure in the form of  
burls, crotches and bark inclusions.  
Checks & Cracks  
Green wood will check and crack. For best  
results, leave logs in as long lengths as you can  
handle. As the material starts to dry, surface  
cracks will develop on the ends of the log. Cut  
off two to three inches and you should find good,  
sound wood. Also cut the log in half along the  
pith to avoid having it in the finished piece.  
Most checks radiate from the pith. As you turn  
bowls from green wood, make sure you maintain  
a consistent wall thickness throughout the piece.  
Leaving a piece thick in some areas and thin in  
others will cause the wood to dry unevenly and  
promote checks and cracks.  
Distortion  
Distortion is a problem associated with turning  
green wood. It will vary from one type of wood  
to the next. Typically, fruitwoods tend to distort  
more than others. It also varies with the time of  
year the tree was cut and how the logs are  
stored.  
Tools for Bowl Turning  
The deep fluted bowl gouge is the most  
essential and versatile tool for most bowl and  
faceplate style turning. The bowl gouge is  
heavier and easier to control than other types of  
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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  
irregular shaped blanks require special  
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.  
material at base of bowl for support while  
turning interior. This will be removed later.  
2. Drive spur center into the top of workpiece  
with a wood mallet.  
3. Slip spur center into headstock taper and  
bring the tailstock, with a live center into  
position. Lock tailstock to bed and advance  
spindle in order to seat the cup center into  
workpiece, see Figure 22. Tighten quill  
lock.  
4. Position tool support just below the  
centerline and about 1/4" from the  
workpiece.  
Note: For larger outboard  
turning, an optional outboard turning stand is  
used to place the tool support, see your JET  
distributor.  
5. Turn workpiece by hand to ensure proper  
clearance.  
6. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to  
the maximum safe speed for the size of  
work to be turned, see Figure 7 on page 10.  
If the machine starts to vibrate, lower the  
speed until vibration stops.  
7. Rough out the outside of the bowl with the  
1/2" deep fluted bowl gouge, holding the tool  
firmly against your hip. For best control,  
use your whole body to move the gouge  
through the workpiece.  
8. As the bowl takes shape, work on the  
bottom (tailstock end) to accomodate  
attaching a face plate, see Figure 22.  
9. Turn a short tenon (about 1/8" long) the size  
of the hole in the faceplate, see Figure 22.  
This will allow centering the workpiece when  
the faceplate is attached. Note: If you  
plan to use a chuck, turn a tenon of  
appropriate length and diameter to fit your  
chuck.  
10. Stop the lathe, remove workpiece and attach  
face plate, or chuck.  
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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  
bumping it with elbow.  
2. Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and  
progress through each grit, using only light  
pressure.  
Coarser sandpaper tends to  
2. Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just  
below centerline, at a right angle to the lathe  
bed.  
leave deep scratches that are hard to  
eliminate. Use power-sanding techniques  
to avoid concentric sanding marks around  
your finished piece. Avoid rounding over the  
rim and foot with sandpaper. Try to keep  
details crisp. Finish sanding with 220 grit.  
3. Rotate workpiece by hand to check  
clearance.  
4. Face off top of bowl by making a light  
shearing cut across the workpiece, from rim  
to center.  
3. Remove sanding dust with tack rags, or  
compressed air and, with lathe turned off,  
apply first coat of finish. Let stand for  
several minutes, wipe off excess. Allow to  
dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit  
sandpaper.  
5. Place 1/2" bowl gouge on tool rest at center  
of the workpiece with the flute facing top of  
bowl. The tool handle should be level and  
pointed toward four o'clock, see Figure 23.  
4. Turn lathe back on and make a separation  
cut through the base. Stop at about 3" and  
use a small fine tooth saw to separate the  
bowl from the waste.  
6. Use left hand to control cutting edge of  
gouge, while right hand swings tool handle  
around toward your body, see Figure 23.  
The flute should start out facing top of  
workpiece, and rotate upward as it moves  
deeper into the bowl to maintain a clean  
even curve. As tool goes deeper into bowl,  
progressively work out toward rim. It may be  
necessary to turn the tool rest into the work  
piece as you get deeper into the bowl.  
5. Apply additional finish coats and allow to dry  
before buffing.  
Note:  
Try to make one, very light  
continuous movement from the rim to the  
bottom of the bowl to ensure a clean,  
sweeping curve through the workpiece.  
Should there be a few small ridges left, a  
light cut with a large domed scraper can  
even out the surface.  
7. Develop wall thickness at the rim and  
maintain it as you work deeper into the bowl.  
When the interior is finished, move tool  
support to exterior to re-define bottom of  
bowl. General rule of thumb: the base  
should be approximately 1/3 the overall  
diameter of the bowl.  
8. Work the tight area around faceplate or  
chuck with 1/4" bowl gouge.  
Sanding and Finsihing  
1. Remove the toolrest and adjust lathe speed  
to the appropriate finishing speed. High  
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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 be performed by a JET  
authorized repair station. Remove headstock  
and take into a repair station for servicing.  
1. Disconnect the machine from the power  
source!  
2. Loosen the locking handle (C, Fig. 25), and  
lift up on the tensioning handle (D, Fig. 25)  
to remove tension from the poly v-belt.  
3. Open door (E, Fig. 25), and remove the belt  
(F, Fig. 25) from the lower pulley.  
4. Loosen two set screws in the handwheel (G,  
Fig. 25) and remove.  
5. Loosen socket head cap screw enough to  
unthread the clamping nut (H, Fig. 25).  
6. Loosen two set screws in the right hand  
pulley (I, Fig. 25).  
7. Loosen set screw in the collar (J, Fig. 26)  
8. Use a wood dowel, or aluminum stock to  
knock spindle towards the tailstock. Use a  
material that is softer than the spindle so  
you do not mushroom end of spindle. Go  
only far enough to remove belt from spindle,  
see Figure 26.  
9. Now you can replace the belt or bearings.  
There are two bearings #5, and 10 that can  
be seen in “Headstock Assembly,” page 24.  
10. To reassemble reverse the procedure.  
Note:  
When reinstalling clamping nut  
thread it on to the spindle until its snug.  
Then back off slightly and tighten the socket  
head cap screw.  
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Troubleshooting  
Possible Cause  
Problem  
Solution  
1. Workpiece warped, out of  
round, has major flaw, or was  
improperly prepared for  
turning  
1. Correct problem by planing,  
bandsawing, or scrap  
workpiece all together  
2. Replace bearings  
3. Replace belt  
2. Worn spindle bearings  
3. Worn belt  
Excessive Vibration.  
4. Tighten bolt or handle  
4. Motor mount bolt or handle  
loose  
5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet  
on stand  
5. Lathe on uneven surface  
1. Reduce cut depth  
2. Replace motor  
3. Replace belt  
1. Excessive cut  
2. Worn motor  
Motor or Spindle Stalls or Will not  
Start  
3. Broken belt  
4. Replace bearings  
4. Worn spindle bearings  
5. Improper cooling on motor  
5. Clean sawdust from motor  
fan  
1. Correct overload condition  
2. Increase supply wire size  
1. Power line overloaded  
2. Undersize wires in supply  
system  
3. Request voltage check from  
power company and correct  
low voltage condition  
Motor fails to develop full power.  
3. Low voltage  
4. Worn motor  
4. Replace motor  
1. Sharpen tools  
1. Dull tools  
2. Reposition tool support  
height  
2. Tool support set too low  
Tools tend to grab or dig in.  
3. Tool support set too far from  
workpiece  
3. Reposition tool support  
closer to workpiece  
4. Improper tool being used  
4. Use correct tool for operation  
1. Excessive pressure being  
applied by tailstock. Note:  
The screw action of the  
tailstock is capable of  
1. Slide tailstock down to the  
right side of the lathe against  
the stop. Move headstock  
into position and apply  
pressure to workpiece with  
tailstock.  
applying excessive pressure  
to workpiece and headstock.  
Apply only sufficient force by  
tailstock to hold workpiece  
securely in place.  
Tailstock Moves When Applying  
Pressure  
Excessive pressure can  
cause damage to machine.  
2. Remove and clean surfaces  
with a cleaner degreaser  
2. Lathe bed and tailstock  
mating surfaces are greasy  
or oily.  
1. Open the belt access and  
position the sensor so that it  
reads the bolts  
1. Digital readout sensor out of  
position  
Digital readout does not work  
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Stand and Bed Assembly  
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Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe  
Stand and Bed Assembly  
Index Part  
No. No.  
Description  
Size  
Qty.  
1..........JWL1642-201............... I.D. Label............................................... ...............................................1  
2..........JWL1642-202............... Live Center............................................MT2 ........................................1  
3..........JWL1642-203............... Stand..................................................... ...............................................2  
4..........JWL1442-219............... JET Label .............................................. ...............................................1  
5..........JWL1642-205............... JET Stripe.............................................. ...............................................1  
6..........JWL1642-206............... Adjustable Foot......................................3/8” .........................................4  
7..........TS-0561031 ................. Hex Nut .................................................3/8” .........................................4  
8..........JWL1442-201............... Bed........................................................ ...............................................1  
9..........TS-0208081 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................5/16”-18 x 1-1/2”....................10  
10........TS-0680032 ................. Flat Washer...........................................5/16” .....................................12  
11........JWL1642-211............... Tool Rest............................................... ...............................................1  
12........JWL1442-207............... Tool Rest Base...................................... ...............................................1  
13........JWL1442-208............... End Cover ............................................. ...............................................1  
14........TS-0267021 ................. Set Screw..............................................1/4”-20 x 1/4”...........................6  
15........JWL1442-129............... Support Bracket..................................... ...............................................1  
16........JWL1442-210............... Tool Support Rod................................... ...............................................1  
17........JWL1442-211............... Handle................................................... ...............................................1  
18........JWL1442-212............... Handwheel ............................................ ...............................................1  
19........JWL1442-202............... Stud....................................................... ...............................................3  
20........JWL1442-206............... Tool Support Handle..............................3/8” .........................................1  
21........JWL1442-124............... C-Ring...................................................S19.........................................4  
22........JWL1642-222............... Tailstock................................................ ...............................................1  
23........JWL1442-218............... Tailstock Quill Handle ............................5/16” .......................................1  
24........JWL1442-214............... Lead Screw ........................................... ...............................................1  
25........JWL1442-215............... Quill....................................................... ...............................................1  
26........JWL1642-226............... Bracket.................................................. ...............................................1  
27........JWL1442-217............... Tailstock Rod......................................... ...............................................1  
28........JWL1642-228............... Storage Basket...................................... ...............................................1  
29........TS-0570021 ................. Hex Nut .................................................5/16” .......................................3  
30........TS-0270061 ................. Set Screw..............................................5/16”-18 x 5/8”.........................1  
31........JWL1442-128............... Clamp Bolt............................................. ...............................................2  
32........JWL1442-127............... Bushing ................................................. ...............................................2  
33........JWL1442-126............... Key........................................................5 x 5 x 30 ................................2  
34........JWL1442-154............... Clamp.................................................... ...............................................2  
35........TS-0561081 ................. Hex Nut .................................................3/4”-10 ....................................2  
36........TS-0206011 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................#10-24 x 3/8”...........................4  
37........JWL1642-237............... Tip......................................................... ...............................................1  
38........JWL1642-238............... Cap ....................................................... ...............................................1  
39........JWL1642-239............... Knockout Rod........................................ ...............................................1  
............JWL1642-TCA.............. Tailstock Complete Assembly (not shown) .............................................1  
............JWL1642-TRCA........... Tool Rest Complete Assembly (not shown)............................................1  
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Headstock Assembly  
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Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe  
Headstock Assembly  
Index Part  
No. No.  
Description  
Size  
Qty.  
1..........JWL1642-101............... Headstock ............................................. ...............................................1  
2..........JWL1642-102............... Spur Center...........................................MT2 ........................................1  
3..........JWL1642-103............... Face Plate.............................................6” ............................................1  
4..........JWL1642-104............... Spindle.................................................. ...............................................1  
5..........BB-6207ZZ................... Ball Bearing...........................................6207ZZ ...................................1  
6..........VB-180J....................... Poly-V Belt.............................................180J........................................1  
7..........TS-0270011 ................. Set Screw..............................................5/16”-18 x 1/4”.........................4  
8..........JWL1642-108............... Spindle Pulley........................................ ...............................................1  
9..........JWL1642-109............... Wave Washer........................................ø49 .........................................1  
10........BB-6205ZZ................... Ball Bearing...........................................6205ZZ ...................................1  
11........TS-0207041 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................1/4”-20 x 3/4”...........................1  
12........JWL1642-112............... Lock Nut................................................M22.........................................1  
13........TS-0207021 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................1/4”-20 x 5/8”...........................4  
14........JWL1642-114............... Hand Wheel........................................... ...............................................1  
15........JWL1442-164............... Knockout Rod........................................ ...............................................1  
16........JWL1642-116............... Motor.....................................................1.5 HP.....................................1  
............JWL1642-MFC............. Motor Fan Cover (not shown)................. ...............................................1  
............JWL1642-MF ............... Motor Fan (not shown)........................... ...............................................1  
17........JWL1642-117............... Handle...................................................3/8”-16 x 1”..............................1  
18........TS-0680042 ................. Flat Washer...........................................3/8” .........................................1  
19........TS-228820 ................... Flat Head Screw....................................M8 x 20...................................4  
20........TS-0209051 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................3/8”-16 x 1”..............................1  
21........TS-0720091 ................. Lock Washer..........................................3/8” .........................................1  
22........JWL1642-122............... Motor Assembly Plate............................ ...............................................1  
23........JWL1642-123............... Knob...................................................... ...............................................1  
24........JWL1642-124............... Motor Pulley........................................... ...............................................1  
25........TS-0267021 ................. Set Screw..............................................1/4”-20 x 1/4”...........................4  
26........TS-0206031 ................. Socket Head Cap Screw........................#10-24 x 5/8”...........................4  
27........JWL1642-127............... Tap Screw.............................................M3x10.....................................4  
28........JWL1642-128............... DRO Cover............................................ ...............................................1  
29........JWL1642-129............... Plate...................................................... ...............................................1  
30........JWL1642-130............... Digital Readout...................................... ...............................................1  
31........TS-1540011 ................. Nut ........................................................M3 ..........................................2  
32........TS-236103 ................... Lock Washer..........................................M3 ..........................................2  
33........TS-2283202 ................. Round Head Screw................................M3 x 20...................................2  
34........JWL1642-134............... Tapping Screw.......................................1/4” x 1/2”................................2  
35........JWL1642-135............... Bracket.................................................. ...............................................1  
36........JWL1642-136............... Label Control Panel ............................... ...............................................1  
37........JWL1642-137............... Push/Pull Switch.................................... ...............................................1  
38........TS-0206011 ................. Socket Head Cap Screw........................#10-24 x 3/8”...........................8  
39........JWL1642-139............... Panel Cover........................................... ...............................................1  
40........JWL1442-116............... Spring.................................................... ...............................................1  
41........JWL1642-141............... Fwd/Rev Switch..................................... ...............................................1  
42........JWL1642-142............... Variable Speed Control.......................... ...............................................1  
43........JWL1642-143............... Variable Speed Knob............................. ...............................................1  
44........JWL1642-144............... Speed Label .......................................... ...............................................1  
45........JWL1642-145............... Belt Door ............................................... ...............................................1  
46........JWL1642-146............... Knob...................................................... ...............................................1  
47........JWL1642-147............... O-Ring................................................... ...............................................1  
48........JWL1442-122............... Spindle Lock Pin.................................... ...............................................1  
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Index Part  
No. No.  
Description  
Size  
Qty.  
49........JWL1642-149............... Retaining Washer .................................. ...............................................1  
50........JWL1442-121............... Bracket.................................................. ...............................................1  
51........JWL1442-153............... Plate...................................................... ...............................................1  
52........TS-0720041 ................. Lock Washer..........................................#8 ...........................................2  
53........JWL1642-155............... Pad........................................................ ...............................................1  
54........JWL1642-154............... Door Hinge ............................................ ...............................................1  
55........TS-056006 ................... Hex Nut .................................................#8-32 ......................................2  
56........JWL1442-127............... Bushing ................................................. ...............................................1  
57........JWL1442-128............... Clamp Bolt............................................. ...............................................1  
58........JWL1442-154............... Clamp.................................................... ...............................................1  
59........TS-0561081 ................. Hex Nut .................................................3/4”-10 ....................................1  
60........JWL1442-124............... C-Ring...................................................S19.........................................2  
61........JWL1642-161............... Lever..................................................... ...............................................1  
62........JWL1642-162............... Handle................................................... ...............................................1  
63........JWL1642-163............... Key........................................................5 x 5 x 40 ................................1  
64........JWL1642-164............... Inverter.................................................. ...............................................1  
65........JWL1642-165............... Strain Relief........................................... ...............................................3  
66........JWL1642-166............... Bracket.................................................. ...............................................1  
67........TS-0270011 ................. Set Screw..............................................5/16”-18 x 1/4”.........................1  
68........JWL1642-168............... Plunger.................................................. ...............................................1  
69........JWL1642-169............... Braking Resistor .................................... ...............................................1  
70........JWL1642-170............... Signal Cord............................................ ...............................................1  
71........JWL1642-171............... Power Cord ........................................... ...............................................1  
72........JWL1642-172............... Motor Cord ............................................ ...............................................1  
73........JWL1642-173............... Motor Label ........................................... ...............................................1  
74........JWL1642-174............... Collar..................................................... ...............................................1  
75........JWL1442-169............... Index Pin ............................................... ...............................................1  
76........JWL1642-176............... Key........................................................8 x 8 x 90 ................................1  
77........TS-0051021 ................. Hex Head Bolt .......................................5/16”-18 x 5/8”.........................4  
78........JWL1442-126............... Key........................................................5 x 5 x 30 ................................1  
79........JWL1642-179............... Guard.................................................... ...............................................1  
80........JWL1642-180............... Guard Bracket ....................................... ...............................................1  
81........TS-0209071 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw ........................3/8”-16 x 1-1/2”........................2  
82........TS-0720091 ................. Lock Washer..........................................3/8” .........................................2  
83........JWL1642-183............... Cable Clamp.......................................... ...............................................1  
84........TS-056007 ................... Hex Nut .................................................#10..........................................1  
85........JWL1642-185............... Cable Clamp.......................................... ...............................................1  
86........TS-0206021 ................. Hex Socket Cap Screw..........................#10-24 x 1/2”...........................1  
87........JWL1642-187............... Collar..................................................... ...............................................2  
88........JWL1642-188............... Hex Nut ................................................. ...............................................2  
89........TS-1524031 ................. Set Screw..............................................M8x12.....................................2  
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Insignia CRT Television NS 32E400NA14 User Manual
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