Jet JWS-35X Series Owner's manual

JET -35X Heavy-Duty Shaper
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper brings the accuracy,
durability and power to handle tough jobs with the versatility
you need. High quality materials and construction along with a
user friendly array of features makes the JET JWS-35X Heavy-
Duty Shaper a high value addition to any shop. The quality built
into the JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper allows us to extend
its long-term value with our 5-year warranty!
The high power and large spindle capacity make the JET JWS-
35X Heavy-Duty Shaper compatible with a huge number of
cutters to handle many jobs, including the larger ones. The
growing number of shaper cutter profiles available means the versatility of the JET JWS-
35X Heavy-Duty Shaper will continually grow.
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-
Duty Shaper has the
accuracy, durability and
power to handle your jobs
today and in the future.
Table & Fence
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper features a spacious 26 ¾” by 32 ¼” precision
ground cast iron table. Pre-drilled and tapped holes on the rear table corners are ready to
mount most power feeders on either side of the cutter. The table also has a full-sized ¾”
by 3/8” T-shaped miter slot that accepts the full-featured miter gauge included with the
JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper. This standard sized slot also accepts common
aftermarket tooling and shop-made jigs.
The table has a 7 ¼”-
diameter opening for
compatibility with the
largest of cutter sizes. We
also include inserts to
reduce the table opening to
4 7/8” and 2 5/8”. Mounted
on the all steel base cabinet,
the table surface is a
comfortable 33 ¼” above
the floor. A heavy-duty,
screw-in starting pin is also included and threads into holes on to the left and right of the
cutter to help make many hand operations safer.
The large, all cast-iron table (left) provides plenty of support for the large
jobs. A heavy-duty start pin is included and can be installed to the left or
right of the cutter. Fully articulated safety shields (right) are easy to set up
for maximum safety and efficiency.

The large, solid fence system with fully adjustable 4” tall by 16” long left and right face
halves gives you the stability and control for precision work. The fence faces are
infinitely adjustable left and right on their mounts and each secured with a single finger-
operated knob. Both extruded
aluminum faces have grooves
in them that make attaching
wooden faces or specialty
shop-made jigs easy and
secure. A pair of
featherboards is included that
also fit in the fence slots.
The left (operators view)
fence half has a micro
adjuster (front to back) for setting up ultra precise jointing operations. A gauge at its
adjusting knob helps set the precise amount of offset desired for your jointing operation.
All fence Controls are tool-free (left) including the jointing adjuster (right)
that lets you offset the faces precisely for accurate jointing operations.
At the center of the fence system is a heavy duty, cast iron housing that contributes to the
remarkable stability of this system. At the rear of that housing is a 4” diameter dust
collection port. Tabs within the port help break up the large clusters of debris shaper
cutters are capable of generating. When connected to a dust collector (400CFM minimum
capacity) the dust system helps keep the work area clear and
the bits cutting freely.
A pair of full-featured
featherboards is included to
enhance safety and cut quality.
The center of the fence housing is covered with fully
adjustable safety shields that helps keep you safer while
enhancing chip collection regardless of the cutter shape or
diameter. The forward shield is clear to afford the best view
of the cutter and wood while making cuts. The entire fence
system is tool-free including the top and forward guard
settings. Easy to use finger-operated knobs allow positioning
and configuring the fence quickly without having to find
wrenches.
Power and Speeds
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper is available in different three power options. The
JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper 35X3-1 (#708323) is equipped with a 3 HP, TEFC
(totally enclosed fan cooled) 1 Phase, 220V motor. The JET Heavy-Duty Shaper 35X5-1
(#708326) has a 5Hp, 1 Phase, 220V/460V motor. The JET Heavy-Duty Shaper 35X5-3
(#708327) has a 5HP, 3 Phase motor which is frequently used in industrial applications.

JET motors are rated using a
continuous duty cycle rather than
“peak” or “max developed”
horsepower claims. Using the
continuous duty cycle provides
an accurate representation of the
power output of the JET motors
so you can make the best tool
buying decision for your work
shop environment.
A heavy-duty magnetic On/Off
switch controls the JET JWS-
35X Heavy-Duty Shaper. The
switch box is equipped with a
magnetic “key” that when removed prevents unauthorized startups. The magnetic switch
protects the JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper from power fluctuations that could
damage the motor. It also prevents the motor from restarting should the power go out and
then come back on unexpectedly. The motor/cutter rotation can be reversed using a
switch on the front of the JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper cabinet for different cutters
and special setups.
A large door in the cabinet side (left) provides easy access to the motor
and belt system. It even has a large window through which the belt
position can be confirmed.
The entire motor mount and spindle assembly (right) is heavy-duty for
maximum accuracy and durability. The belt tension release lever
(arrow) makes changing speeds fast and easy.
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper has four spindle
speeds, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 10,000RPM. The speeds are
generated by a set of precisely machined stepped pulleys on
the motor and spindle shaft. The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty
Shaper connects the pulleys with a Poly-V-belt, known for
smooth power transmission, resistance to slipping and low
heat buildup.
The controls on the front of the
cabinet are easy to reach and
use. The magnetic On/Off
switch protects the motor and
you. The large cast iron
handwheel makes bit height
changes fast and easy.
Moving the Poly-V-belt between pulley positions is fast and
tool-free. A single lever releases belt tension. Move the belt
and flip the lever again to tension the belt for use. An easy to
reach belt tension adjuster is built into this release system
should the belt stretch.
A large access door in the base cabinet provides access to the belt mechanism and motor.
The door even has a window that allows the user to quickly confirm that the belt is in the
desired position without needing to open the door.

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Spindle and Cutter Height
The JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper comes with a 1-1/4” diameter, 4” tall (under the
nut) spindle. The spindle is equipped with a full set of spacers so it can secure shaper
cutters of virtually any thickness. The spindle mounts into a large, self-centering tapered
seat and is locked in place by a large captured nut and a heavy steel drawbar for security.
A large steel wrench is included for working with the spindle. An easy to use knurled
handle just inside the cabinet door locks and unlocks the spindle to make cutter changes
easier and safer.
We also offer ½”-d
(#708380), 3/4”-diameter
(#708317), 1”-diameter
(#708314), and 30mm-
diameter (#70837
spindles as accessories.
All spindles are 4” tall.
We also offer collets in
¼” (#708373) and ½”
(#708374) capacitie
handle router bits that are compatible with shaper speeds.
The full-height spindle (left) comes with various spacers that make securing
cutters easy. The spindle is installed using the taper seat, a large lock nut and a
drawbar. The height of the spindle combined with the spacious table opening
(right) allow the use of large diameter cutters and even stacking cutters that are
designed for that kind of operation.
The spindle has a full 4” vertical travel to accommodate large and small cutters as well as
using a portion of a cutters profile. An 8” diameter cast iron handwheel on the front of the
base cabinet makes height changes easy and accurate. A large, easy to read scale on the
cabinet next to the handwheel quantifies those changes as they are made.
The heavy cast iron mechanism below the table supports the spindle and motor
assemblies. The bulk of this cast iron assembly helps prevent vibration while contributing
to the overall stability of the spindle and cutter. The elevation mechanism has a set of
gibb screws that let the user compensate for wear that might occur in years to come.
Accessories
Additional Spindles
708373 ¼” Router Collet
708374 ½” Router Collet
708380 ½” Spindle
708317 ¾” Spindle
708314 1” Spindle
708328 1-1/4” Spindle
708372 30mm Spindle

Mobile Base
If moving the 475LB JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty
Shaper around your shop is a priority, we offer the JET
#708119 Mobile Base kit. This mobile base is tool-free
and assembles quickly. It can also be adjusted to fit the
JET JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper base cabinet
without tools. The heavy duty fixed wheels and the full-
swivel casters make moving the JET JWS-35X Heavy-
Duty Shaper easy. All wheels lock to keep the JET
JWS-35X Heavy-Duty Shaper in place while in use.
If you need to move your machines
around the shop, our mobile base makes
the JET JWS-35X Heavy Duty Shaper a
breeze to wheel out for use or to park
out of the way when the job is complete.