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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Wood Lathe
Models: JWL-1642EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2
WMH Tool Group
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part Number: M-708359
Phone: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 1/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-
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Warnings 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 it until the 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. Be
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Warnings 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 26. When sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine, apply light pressure and use a slow speed to avoid heat build up. 27. When turning large diameter pieces, such as bowls, always operate the lathe at low speeds. See the speed
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Grounding Instructions 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
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230-Volt Operation (Model JWL-1642EVS-2 only) 1. A plug with a UL/CSA listing suitable for 230V operation (Figure D) must be connected to the power cord. Contact your local authorized WMH Tool Group service center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The lathe must comply with all local and national codes after the 230V plug is installed. 2. The lathe with a 230V plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration (Figure D). There is n
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Introduction This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for Models JWL-16423EVS and JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. These machines have been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to the instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or c
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Specifications JWL-1642EVS JWL-1642EVS-2 Stock Number.....................................................708359................................................................708360 Over Bed............................................................16”............................................................................. 16” Swing Over Tool Rest Base................................12”.........................................................
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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 2. Cast Legs 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
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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
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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 setscrews (C, Fig. 5). Controls and Features 1. Headstock Lock Handle: (D, Fig. 6) Locks head in position. Unlock handle to position the head along lathe bed. Ti
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8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) Used for center’s shaft. Unscrew the tip and change turning bowls and plates. There are a as needed. number of screw holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two setscrews. Remove the faceplate by loosening two setscrews. 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 pi
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Speed Change Large Domed Scraper — used to reduce ridges on the interior of bowls, round edges of bowls, 1. Disconnect the machine from the power etc, see Figure 12. source! Parting Tool — used to cut directly into the 2. Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig. 11). material, or to make a cut off. Also used for scraping and to set diameters, see Figure 12. 3. Lift up on the tensioning handle (B, Fig. 11) to remove tension from the poly v-belt. You For safety and best performance, keep to
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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 kerf
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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 wo
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Coves the handle to make the cut to the appropriate depth. 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to the workpiece, touch 2. Repeat for the other side of the bead. the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of 3. Using a small skew or spindle gouge, start in the cove. Stop at the bottom; attempting to the center between the two cuts and cut go up the opposite side may cause the tool down each side to form the bead. Roll the
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Sanding and Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust the 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 the lathe off and use a brush, or cloth to apply the fi
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gouges. It also allows removal of wood much Face Plate or Chuck faster and with less vibration than other gouges. Most average sized bowl work can be While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. A method of holding a block of wood for turning, 1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls chucks can also be used. A chuck is not a and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4" and 1" bowl requirement but is handy when working on more gouges
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To Shape the Outside of a Bowl 11. Finish turning the outside of the bowl with a 1/2" or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other material at the base of the bowl for support irregular shaped blanks require special while turning the interior. This will be preparation before mounting in a chuck, or removed later. onto a faceplate. Remove the bark, if there is any, from what appears to be the center of the top of workpiece. 2. Drive the spur center int
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To Shape the Interior of a Bowl High speed can build friction while sanding and cause heat check in some woods. 1. Stop the lathe and move the tailstock away. Remove the center from the tailstock to 2. Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and prevent bumping it with your elbow. progress through each grit, using only light pressure. Coarser sandpaper tends to leave 2. Adjust the tool support in front of the bowl deep scratches that are hard to eliminate. just below the centerline, at a ri
