Jet JWL-1442VS User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
JWL-1442VS Wood Lathe
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WMH TOOL GROUP
Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division
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Auburn, WA 98071-1349
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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JWL-1442VS. 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 & Service
The WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of
our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.
In most cases, any one of these WMH Tool Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist
you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair 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 Information
Remember, the WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete,
up-to-date product information, check 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 Powermatic brands) makes every effort to
assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship
as follow: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
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 maintenance.
THE WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE,
FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME
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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 examination, postage prepaid,
to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of
the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will either
repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a
repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. We will return repaired product or
replacement at WMH Tool Group’s expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the
cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
The WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right
to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment
which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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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.
Diameter of Work Roughing RPM General Cutting RPM Finishing RPM
Under 2" 1500 3000 3000
2 to 4" 600 1500 2300
4 to 6" 450 1100 1500
6 to 8" 450 600 1100
8 to 10" 450 600 850
10 to 12" 450 600 850
12 to 14" 450 450 600
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, when wired for
115 volt, 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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230 Volt Operation
If 230V, single-phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. This lathe is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in Figure
A. Reconnect these four motor leads for 230V operation, as shown in Figure B.
3. The 115V attachment plug (A), supplied with the lathe, must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug
suitable for 230V operation (D). Contact your local Authorized JET Service Center or qualified
electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The lathe must comply with all local and national
codes after the 230 volt plug is installed.
4. The lathe with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration
(D). No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug.
Important: In all cases (115 or 230 volts), make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded.
If you are not sure, have a registered electrician check the receptacle.

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Introduction
The JET JWL-1442VS 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-1442VS, 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
230V Operation .......................................................................................................................................6
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................7
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................................7
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................8
Contents of the Shipping Container..........................................................................................................9
Unpacking and Cleanup...........................................................................................................................9
Assembly.................................................................................................................................................9
Stand Legs (optional accessory) ............................................................................................................10
Stand Shelf............................................................................................................................................10
Controls and Features ......................................................................................................................10-12
Lathe Tools.......................................................................................................................................12-13
Mounting Workpiece Between Centers...................................................................................................13
Stock Selection......................................................................................................................................14
Roughing Out ........................................................................................................................................14
Beads, Coves, “V” Cuts and Parting.......................................................................................................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 .......................................................................................................22-27
Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................28

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Specifications JWL-1442VS
Stock Number................................................................................................................................ 708358
Over Bed..............................................................................................................................................14"
Swing Over Tool Rest Base..................................................................................................................10"
Distance Between Centers....................................................................................................................42"
Speeds (RPM)..................................................................... 450, 600, 850, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300, 3000
Spindle Nose...........................................................................................................................1" x 8 T.P.I.
Drive Spindle Through Hole.................................................................................................................3/8"
Tailstock Spindle Through Hole............................................................................................................3/8”
Tailstock Spindle Travel..........................................................................................................................4”
Tool Rest..............................................................................................................................................12”
Face Plate..............................................................................................................................................6”
Headstock Rotation ..................................................................................45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 270°, 360°
Headstock Taper ...............................................................................................................................MT-2
Tailstock Taper..................................................................................................................................MT-2
Spindle Center to Floor (approx.)....................................................................................................43-1/2”
Motor.........................................................................................................................................1 HP, 1Ph
.......................................................................................................................115V/230V, Prewired 115V
Net Weight (approx.).....................................................................................................................200 Lbs.
Shipping Weight (approx.).............................................................................................................215 Lbs.
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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. Face Plate
1. Tool Rest Body
1. Accessory Package
1. Owner’s Manual & Warranty Card
Accessory Package Box
1. Live Center
1. Spur Center
1. Index Pin
1. Wrench
1. Drift Rod
1. Tool Rest
1. Tool Rest Extension
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 tailstock, tool rest and headstock
before lifting, see “Adjusting Clamping
Mechanism” on Page 20 on how to remove
the tailstock, headstock or tool rest.
3. Remove hex cap bolts from skid bottom and
lift the lathe bed, with the help from another
person, off the skid and into position.
4. Mount the lathe to a solid workbench or refer
to the “Stand Legs (optional assembly)”
instructions, on page 10, if you have
purchased the stand legs.
5. Clean all rust protected surfaces with a
cleaner degreaser. Clean under the
headstock, tailstock and tool rest body.
6. Reinstall headstock, tool rest and tailstock
unless you are mounting to optional legs.
Assembly
1. Secure tool rest (A, Fig. 1) to tool rest body
(B, Fig. 1) by tightening handle (C, Fig. 1).
Note: You may need to assemble the tool
rest extension between the tool rest body
and tool rest for certain turning applications.
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Stand Legs (optional accessory)
1. At this point the headstock, tailstock and tool
rest should be removed. With help from
another person lift the lathe bed and place
onto a workbench.
2. Angle lathe bed so that stand leg mounting
holes are accessible, see Figure 2.
3. 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.
4. Mount the leg to lathe bed with four 5/16” flat
washers and four 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex
socket cap screws (D, Fig. 2).
5. Repeat for the other leg.
6. Adjust the feet so that the lathe rests evenly
on the floor, and tighten the nuts.
7. Reinstall headstock, tailstock and tool rest.
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.
Controls & Features
E. Headstock Lock Handle: (E, Fig. 4)
Locks the head in position. Unlock the
handle to position the head in any location
along the lathe bed. Tighten handle when
properly positioned.
F. Headstock Indexing Pin: (F, Fig. 4)
Turn the knurled knob counter-clockwise to
unlock the plunger. Pull the knob out to
release the headstock. Unlock the
headstock locking handle and rotate the
headstock. Turn knurled knob clockwise
until it stops to lock plunger.

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G. Headstock Spindle Lock: (G, Fig. 5)
Push in pin to keep the spindle from turning.
CAUTION!
Never press the headstock spindle lock while
the spindle is turning!
H. Headstock On/Off Switch: (H, Fig.5)
Flip the switch up to turn “ON” the lathe.
Flip the switch down to turn the lathe “OFF”.
I. Headstock On/Off Switch Key: Remove
key (I, Fig. 5) when in the “OFF” position.
The switch will not work until key is
reinstalled.
J. Headstock Speed Selector: (J, Fig. 5)
Place handle directly above the desired
RPM speed. Pull handle out and move to
the desired speed, see Figure 6.
CAUTION!
Only change speeds while the spindle is
turning!
K. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 7)
Used for turning bowls. 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
wrench on faceplate flats.
L. Headstock Spur Center: (L, Fig. 7)
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.
M. Headstock Indexing Hole: (M, Fig. 7)
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!

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N. Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (N, Fig. 8)
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.
O. Tool Rest Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 8)
Locks the tool rest in position. Unlock the
handle to position tool rest at a specific
angle, or height. Tighten handle when
properly positioned.
P. Tailstock Lock Handle: (P, Fig. 9)
Locks the tailstock in position. Unlock
handle to position the tool rest in any
location along lathe bed. Tighten handle
when properly positioned.
Q. Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (Q, Fig. 9)
Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock
handle to position the quill. Tighten handle
when properly positioned.
R. Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (R, Fig. 9)
Turn the handwheel to position the quill.
The tailstock quill lock handle must be loose
to position quill.
S. Tailstock Live Center: (S, Fig. 9)
Used for turning between centers. Quill
taper is MT-2. Remove live center by
retracting the quill until live center loosens.
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 10.
Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge - used for turning
bowls and plates, see Figure 10.
Spindle Gouge - used for turning beads, coves
and other details, see Figure 10.
Spear - fine scraping and delicate operations,
such as the forming of beads, parallel grooves
and shallow vees, etc, see Figure 10.

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Lathe Tools (continued)
Skew - used to make vees, beads, etc., see
Figure 11.
Square Scraper - used for diameter scraping
and featureless scraping, etc, see Figure 11.
Large Domed Scraper - used to reduce ridges
on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls,
etc, see Figure 11.
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 11.
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.
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 12. 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
12. 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.
7. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to
the appropriate RPM for the size of stock,
see Figure 6 page 11.
The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit
the work and operator. After you become
experienced with setting 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 13.
Roughing Out
1. Use a large roughing gouge and begin
cutting about 2” from the tailstock end of the
workpiece. Place the tool on the tool rest
with the heel of the tool on the 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 14. Make long sweeping cuts in
a continuous motion to rough the piece
down to a cylinder. Keep as much of the
bevel of the tool as possible in contact with
the workpiece to ensure control and avoid
catches. Note: Always cut downhill, 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 15.
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,
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Beads
1. Place parting tool on the tool rest and move
tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool
come in contact with the workpiece. Gently
raise handle to make cut to the appropriate
depth.
2. Repeat for other side of the bead.
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.
Coves
1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the
tool at 90 degrees to the 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.
2. Move the tool over the desired width of the
cove.
3. With the flute facing the opposite direction,
repeat step 1 for other side of cove. Stop at
bottom of cut.
“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 the skew to the right half
of the desired width of your cut.
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 alongside the first cut to prevent the
tool tip from burning.

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Sanding & Finishing
Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of
sanding required. Begin with a 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 19. You must pivot the headstock 180°
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.
1. Select stock at least 1/8" to 1/4" larger than
the dimension on the desired finished
workpiece.
2. True one surface of the 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 20.
4. Both waste block and workpiece should
have good flat surfaces.
5. Push in on the spindle lock and thread face
plate and workpiece onto the spindle.
Tighten set screws in the face plate when
secure.

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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
accommodate different size tenons. Most also
come with a screw chuck as well.
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
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.
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.

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To Shape Outside of Bowl
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.
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 21. Tighten quill
lock.
4. Position tool support 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 6 on page 11.
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 accommodate
attaching a face plate, see Figure 21.
9. Turn a short tenon (about 1/8" long) the size
of the hole in the faceplate, see Figure 21.
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.
11. Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1/2"
or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional
material at base of bowl for support while
turning interior. This will be removed later.

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To Shape Interior of Bowl
1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away.
Remove center from tailstock to prevent
bumping it with elbow.
2. Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just
below centerline, at a right angle to the lathe
bed.
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.
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 22.
6. Use left hand to control cutting edge of
gouge, while right hand swings tool handle
around toward your body, see Figure 22.
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.
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 Finishing
1. Remove the tool rest and begin with a fine
grit sandpaper (120 grit) and progress
through each grit, using only light pressure.
Coarser sandpaper tends to 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Apply additional finish coats and allow to dry
before buffing.

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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.
23). 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. 23).
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. Place the belt in its highest speed range.
Do not change speeds while changing the
belt or bearings.
2. Remove the belt cover, and remove the belt
from the lower pulley, see Figure 24.
3. Loosen two set screws in the handwheel
enough to unthread handwheel (C, Fig. 24).
4. Loosen socket head cap screw enough to
unthread the clamping nut (D, Fig. 24).
5. Remove one e-ring (E, Fig. 24) from spindle.
6. Loosen two set screws in the right hand
pulley (F, Fig. 24).
7. 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 right hand pulley
and belt from spindle, see Figure 25 when
changing the belt. Note: Mark key way on
the pulley for easy reference when
reassembling.
8. Now you can replace the belt or bearings.
There are three bearings #6, 9 and 43 that
can be seen in the “Headstock Assembly,”
page 24.
9. To reassemble reverse the procedure.
Note: Key way alignment is critical for
installment and proper operation. Do not
force the pulley. When reinstalling
clamping nut thread it on to the spindle until
its snug. Then back off slightly and tighten
the socket head cap screw.