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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Wood Lathe
Model: JWL-1442VS
708358K Shown
WMH Tool Group
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part Number: M-708358
Phone: 800-274-6848 Revision C2 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. Befo
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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 re
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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 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 lo
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Introduction This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model JWL-1442VS Wood Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact eit
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Specifications JWL-1442VS Stock Number.................................................................................................................................708358 Over Bed..............................................................................................................................................14" Swing Over Tool Rest Base..................................................................................................................10" Distance Between Center
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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 and Warranty Card Accessory Package Box 1. Live Center 1. Spur Center 1. Index Pin 1. Wrench 1. Drift Rod 708358K Shown with optional legs 1. Tool Rest 1. Tool Rest Extension Unpa
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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.
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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
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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
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Lathe Tools (continued) 5. Move tool rest into position. It should be parallel to workpiece, approximately at the Skew — used to make vees, beads, etc., see centerline, and approximately 1/8" from the Figure 11. closest part of the workpiece. Lock tool rest body and tool rest in place. Square Scraper — used for diameter scraping and featureless scraping, etc, see Figure 11. 6. Rotate workpiece by hand to check for proper clearance from tool rest. Note: You Large Domed Scraper — used
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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 work
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Beads Parting 1. Place the parting tool on the tool rest and 1. Place parting tool on tool rest and raise the move the tool forward to make the full bevel handle until it starts to cut and continue to of the tool contact the workpiece. Gently cut to the desired depth. raise handle to make cut to the appropriate depth. 2. If the cut is deep a clearance cut should be made alongside the first cut to prevent the 2. Repeat for other side of the bead. tool tip from burning. 3. Using a
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Sanding and 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
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Face Plate or Chuck gouges. It also allows removal of wood much faster and with less vibration than other gouges. While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable Most average sized bowl work can be method of holding a block of wood for turning, accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. A chucks can also be used. A chuck is not a 1/4" bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls requirement but is handy when working on more and light finishing cuts. Larger 3/4" and 1" bowl than one piec
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To Shape the Outside of a Bowl material at the base of the bowl for support while turning the interior. This will be 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other removed later. 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 the spur center into the top of the workpiece with a wood mallet. 3. Slip the spur center into the headstoc
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To Shape the Interior of a Bowl through each grit, using only light pressure. Coarser sandpaper tends to leave deep 1. Stop the lathe and move the tailstock away. scratches that are hard to eliminate. Use Remove the center from the tailstock to power-sanding techniques to avoid prevent bumping it with your elbow. concentric sanding marks around your finished piece. Avoid rounding over the rim 2. Adjust the tool support in front of the bowl and foot with sandpaper. Try to keep the just b
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Adjusting the Clamping Mechanism Then back off slightly and tighten the socket head cap screw. 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
