Jet JWL-1642EVS User manual

JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes
The JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes
have been designed and built to bring the accuracy,
capability, durability and value you want in woodworking
machinery. They strike a perfect balance of versatility,
cutting edge technology and performance. That means the
JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes, with
their 16” swing over the bed and 42” capacity between
centers will perform perfectly to let you focus on creativity.
And, that attention to materials, design and workmanship
allows us to provide an industry-leading 5-year warranty
Both the JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood
Lathes are based on heavy-duty iron castings. Precision
machining prepares the high-quality raw castings to insure long-term accuracy and
smooth operation. The generous ways on the bed are precisely ground to be certain they
are flat and smooth and remain that way.
The JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-
1642EVS-2 bring the accuracy,
capability, durability and value
you demand in your machines.
Even the leg sets with their widely spaced feet are one piece iron
castings. Making the leg sets from cast iron contributes to the
vibration absorbing 440-lb weight of the JET JWL-1642EVS &
JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes. Adjustable heavy-duty pads at
each foot insure a solid stance on uneven surfaces. With these
legs, the spindle (center) height is a comfortable 44 ½ inches
above the floor.
Each leg set has cast-in supports that accept common 2 x 4 to 2 x
12 lumber for making storage shelving or a platform for
sandbags to add additional dampening for those who
frequently turn exceptionally large, out-of-balance blanks.
Even the legs are made
from an iron casting and
include these cast-in
supports that make adding
a shelf to storage area
simple.
A handy swing out basket below
the bed provides always needed
storage for often used tools and
supplies.
We also include a handy swing-out basket, mounted below
the bed. This basket is perfect for storing often used tools
and supplies.
Headstock
The JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 headstock is also made from a massive iron
casting that insures rigid support for the motor and the high-strength spindle. After
machining, the headstock is fitted with large diameter, high-quality ball bearings that
support the precision machined spindle.

The large diameter spindle has a 1
¼” by 8 threads per inch nose that
supports the large chucks typically
used with a lathe of this size. The
outboard end of the spindle is fitted
with a barrel-type grip for turning the
spindle by hand.
The spindle also has internal
indexing built in that allows locking
it in 36 positions which translates to
10-degree increments for drilling,
fluting, grooving and other
operations. The spindle is indexed with a screw in pin that is provided with the lathe. A
pushbutton spindle lock on the front of the headstock provides a simple, tool-free way to
temporarily lock the spindle for installing/removing the faceplate, chuck or other screw-
on accessories.
The headstock is extremely rigid and is fitted with large-diameter
ball bearings to support the high-strength spindle. (left)
The stepped drive pulleys (right) are accessible through a front-
mounted door for fast, easy speed range changes.
A 3/8”-diameter through hole provides access for removing
the drive spur from the spindle with the included knock out
rod.
To maximize the versatility of the JET JWL-1642EVS &
JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes, the headstock can be
moved to any position along the bed by simply releasing
the headstock lock with an easy to use handle. The
headstock does not pivot but can be repositioned across the
length of the ways. This is particularly useful when moved
to the end of the bed for tuning oversized bowl and platter
blanks “off the end”! When turning at the end of the bed
we offer a free standing tool rest (#708349) as an accessory
to accommodate large blanks that can’t be handled when
using the standard banjo and tool rest.
The headstock can be positioned
anywhere along the bed, including
at the very end for turning large
diameter blanks “off the bed”,
providing even more versatility.
We include a heavy wire
guard that helps protect the
operator from large chips
and chunks that can come
free while rounding blanks.
A special mount on the rear of the headstock accepts a heavy
gauge wire guard (provided with the lathe). A spring-loaded pin
indexes the guard up or down to make mounting and removing
turned objects easy. This guard acts as great shield between the
work and the operator when turning blanks where large chips and
chunks can be considered dangerous projectiles to the operator
otherwise.

We also include a 6”-diameter faceplate that has been pre-drilled with an array of hole
patterns that makes mounting virtually any blank fast, easy and very secure. A special
handle for installing and removing the faceplate is included. A four wing drive spur that
fits in the #2 Morse taper is also standard equipment as is the knockout rod for removing
it.
Power & Variable Speed
The JET JWL-1642EVS-2
model is equipped with a 2HP,
3 phase, 230V motor. The
JWL-1642EVS version comes
with a 1 1/2HP, 3 phase, 115V
motor for shops that do not
have 220V power available.
Electronic inverter does all the
work to convert from the 1
phase to 3 phase. The inverter
also provides the ability to vary
the frequency of the motor
which in turn allows for
variable speed.
Our strong, 3 phase motors (left) insure plenty of power for all of your
turning needs. The speed control knob (right) provides extensive control
over rpm and keeps you precisely informed with its large LED display.
Inverters not only convert the phase from 1 to the highly efficient 3
phase, but also enable the infinite speed control. The real benefit to
electronically controlled variable speed is that the motor retains a large
amount of torque at low RPMs, thus turning large, heavy, out of round
blanks at slower speeds is most effective.
Due to the dedicated inverter on the lathe the incoming voltage is
fixed for a single voltage machine and cannot be converted as is
possible with many other JET machines. Both motors are TEFC
(totally enclosed fan cooled) models to resist dust contamination.
The JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes feature
dial-operated, infinite speed controls located on the front of the
headstock. A large digital LED readout makes monitoring the spindle
speed easy and very accurate. A toggle switch on the front panel
allows selecting forward and reverse spindle directions. A large
diameter pull on, push off button also on the front panel is easily
accessible from virtually any operator stance.
The inverter does
the work of
converting the
electrical power
from 1 phase to 3
phase. By varying
the frequency the
speed of the motor
changes, which
allows for high
torque at low RPMs.

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Both the JET JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 lathes use a precision-made stepped
pulley system that creates distinct low and high rpm ranges. The low range allows for
high torque and low speeds. The high range allows for higher speeds up to 3200 RPM for
turning small pieces and spindles. The pulleys are driven by a serpentine-style belt that is
known for smooth power transmission, low slippage and dramatically reduced heat
generation as compared to the more common V-belts. The result is a much longer life of
the serpentine belt itself and surrounding bearings within the headstock.
Changing between the 0-1200 and 0-3200 rpm speed ranges is fast, easy and done from
in front of the machine. Even the belt tensioning handles are mounted up front within
easy reach. A large door on the front of the headstock provides access to the belt and
pulleys. Relax the belt tension, move the belt to the new position and re-tension the belt.
Fast, easy and all done from in front of the lathe!
Tool Rest
The cast iron tool rest base is designed to be very rigid, easy to
position and with its comfortably long handle, very easy to lock
in position. The 1”-diameter bore accepts the included 14”-long
tool rest as well as many commonly used accessories without
modification. The locking handle for the tool rest post can be
repositioned as needed to keep it out of your way.
Tailstock
The large tailstock has the mass and wide base to generate the
stability you need. The large ram has a full 4” travel, operated by
an easy to turn 5” diameter handwheel fitted with a spinner handle. The ram has the
popular #2 Morse taper and a 3/8”-diameter through hole, which is convenient for drillin
lamp bases. Like the
tool rest base, a large
handle makes locking
the tailstock se
The 14”-long tool rest and
its base are rigid and easy to
reposition on the bed. The
locking handle and
mechanism make it easy to
secure the tool rest
assembly.
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The JET JWL-
1642EVS & JWL-
1642EVS-2 comes
with a high-end multi
row ball bearing live
center. Along with a normal sized, removable point, it features a screw on, large diame
cone that makes turning popular projects like peppermills and boxes very
The tailstock is fitted with a heavy-duty ram, driven by a 5”-diameter handwheel. We
include the multi ball bearing live center with its screw on cone attachment (left) that
make turning projects with a center hole easier and safer.
The ram has a full 4” travel (right) and has graduations that make drilling precise
depth holes simple.

With the versatility of the sliding headstock, electronic variable speed and capacity for
large projects either spindle or bowl the JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 is a
great lathe for the most serious of woodturners all the way down to new turners. JET
believes in the superior fit and finish, outstanding quality and enhanced design so much
that we can easily offer the customer a 5-year warranty, proving we stand behind the
product and the name of JET.
Accessories
Outboard Turning Stand
When turning large diameter bowls, platters or other projects off the
end of the JET JWL-1642EVS or JWL-1642EVS-2, our Outboard
Turning Stand (#708349) is available as an accessory. Its fully
adjustable height and wide-stance tripod legs make the Outboard
Turning Stand comfortable to use and very stable.
The Outboard Turning
Stand is height
adjustable and very
stable.
Bed Extensions
When the 42” between centers capacity is not enough, we offer two
bed extensions. The #708346 Bed Extension adds 20” of spindle
capacity while the #708347 kit adds a whopping 57” to the between
centers capacity! Both extension kits come with the necessary
fasteners for mounting the extension to existing holes in the standard
JET JWL-1642EVS & JWL-1642EVS-2 beds.