Jet Tools Lathe JWL-1642EVS User's Manual
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1. JET OWNER S MANUAL JWL 1642EVS Wood Lathe TOOL GROUP Consumer Light Industrial Products Division BOX 1349 Auburn WA 98071 1349 Ph 1 800 274 6848 Fax 1 800 274 6840 E mail jet wmhtoolgroup com www wmhtoolgroup com M 708359 09 02 Copyright WMH Tool Group This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JWL 1642EVS 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 amp 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 th2. Lock 3 8 cie e JWL1642 183 Gable Clampz 84 TS 056007 od 10 85 JWL1642 185 Cable Clamp enne 86 TS 0206021 Hex Socket 10 24 1 2 87 JWL1642 187 Collars ORE ete 88 JWL1642 188 i ntt tinet eee R 89 1524031 Sel SCIOW hee epe uote tut 12 26 Wiring Diagram HOLIMS TINd HSNd YOSNAS NMOMWS aay BLACK Le r HOLSIS3H avd pes oo BLACK WHITE 27 GREEN
3. Open the belt access and position the sensor so that it reads the bolts 21 Stand and Bed Assembly 22 Parts List for the JWL 1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Stand and Bed Assembly Index Part No No Description Size Qty dones JWL1642 201 tst bt eet 2x JWL1642 202 Live Center ie tees JWL1642 208 SLAIN ss SEE a uias JWL1442 219 JET cart te te ore a te tees tee does Dit JWL1642 205 JET tt Bias JWL1642 206 Adjustable DB c dida dt as Tcu 0561031 Hex a 8 8 JWL1442 201 0208081 Hex Socket Screw 5 16 18 1 1 2 10 10 TS 0680032 Flat bH 6 x dca a iir ts 12 JWL1642 211 Mori LLL 12 s JWL1442 207 Best Base oet ea ete esr 13 JWL1442 208 Hence S 14 TS 0267021 Set SCTEW 1 4 20 x 1 4 5 JWL1442 129 Support Brackets ANE ne 16 JWL1442 210 Fool Support ROM rere teet denar tristes 172353 JWL1442 211 Handle eee nee ea Ss 18 J
4. and lift up on the tensioning handle D Fig 25 to remove tension from the poly v belt 3 Open door E Fig 25 and remove the belt F Fig 25 from the lower pulley 4 Loosen two set screws in the handwheel Fig 25 and remove 5 Loosen socket head cap screw enough to unthread the clamping nut H Fig 25 6 Loosen two set screws in the right hand pulley Fig 25 7 Loosen set screw in the collar J Fig 26 8 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 belt from spindle see Figure 26 9 Now you can replace the belt or bearings There are two bearings 5 and 10 that can be seen in Headstock Assembly page 24 10 To reassemble reverse the procedure Note When reinstaling clamping nut thread it on to the spindle until its snug Then back off slightly and tighten the socket head cap screw 20 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Workpiece warped out of round has major flaw was improperly prepared for turning 1 Correct problem by planing bandsawing or scrap workpiece all together 2 Replace bearings Excessive Vibration 2 Worn spindle bearings 3 R 7 5 3 Worn belt 4 Motor mount bolt or handle er handle loose 5 Shim lathe bed
5. 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 eee et FNSHNGRPM 6 to 8 1240 8 to 10 12 to 14 14 to 16 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 othe
6. 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 23 Use left hand to control cutting edge of gouge while right hand swings tool handle around toward your body see Figure 23 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 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 Work the tight area around faceplate or chuck with 1 4 bowl gouge Sanding and Finsihing 1 Remove the toolrest and adjust lathe speed to the appropriate finishing speed High 19 speed can build friction while sanding and cause heat check in some woods Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and progress through each grit using
7. Fig 15 Fig 16 14 Coves 1 Use a spindle gouge With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to 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 tool over the desired width of cove 3 With the flute facing the opposite direction repeat step 1 for other side of cove Stop at bottom of cut see Figure 18 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 skew to the right half of the desired width of your cut see Figure 19 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 along side the first cut to prevent the tool tip from burning Beads 1 Place parting tool on too
8. Use screws to attach the plywood to the 2x4 supports Tool Basket 1 Mount the bracket D Fig 4 to the inside of the lathe leg with two 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 hex socket cap screws four 5 16 flat washers and two 5 16 hex nuts E Fig 4 2 The two set screws on the bracket should be below the bolts and accessible from the backside for adjustment 3 Place the arm of the tool basket into the bracket and secure with a 5 16 18 x 5 8 set screw and tighten the 5 16 hex nut F Fig 4 Line up the notch in the arm with the Set screw so the tool basket can pivot 4 Adjust the set screws on the bracket so that the tool basket swings in a level manner Tighten the two hex socket cap screws 27 1316 plywood Guard 1 Attach guard to the bracket by inserting the rod and lifting up on the plunger A Fig 5 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 Tighten the bushings B Fig 5 against the bracket with two set screws C Fig 5 Controls amp Features 1 Headstock Lock Handle D Fig 6 Locks head in position Unlock handle to position the head along lathe bed Tighten handle when properly positioned Headstock Spindle Lock Fig 6 Push pin in to keep the spindle from turning CAUTION Never press the headstock spindle lock while the spindle is turning Headstock On Off Button F Fig
9. only light pressure 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 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 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 Apply additional finish coats and allow to dry before buffing WORKPIECE 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 24 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 24 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 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen the locking handle C Fig 25
10. 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a cleaner degreaser Clean thoroughly under the headstock tailstock and tool rest body Assembly 1 Secure tool rest A Fig 1 to tool rest body B Fig 1 by tightening handle C Fig 1 2 Slide the tailstock and tool rest to the Fig 1 headstock end of the lathe bed See Controls and Features section of this manual on how to move the tailstock and tool rest 8 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 feet in the same manner as above and move the headstock tool rest and tailstock into their normal positions 7 Adjust the feet so that the lathe rests evenly on the floor and tighten the nuts 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
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12. 5 0207041 Hex Socket Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 12 JWL1642 112 Lock N t nete 22 e TS 0207021 Hex Socket Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 14x s JWL1642 114 Hand Wheel 15 JWL1442 164 ROG i 16 JWL1642 1196 oom ce JWL1642 MFC Motor Fan Cover not JWL1642 MF Motor Fan not ss 17 JWL1642 117 dete 3 8 16 x 1 18 TS 0680042 Flat 3 8 toes 19 5 228820 Flat Head M8 x 20 20 TS 0209051 Hex Socket Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 211 TS 0720091 Lock Washer etes DB Re 22 JWL1642 122 Motor Assembly 23 JWL1642 123 te tee aaa e 24 JWL1642 124 Motor Pulley sess seme 2b x TS 0267021 SEL SCIOW s oto T
13. 6 Pull the button out to turn ON the lathe Push the button in to turn the lathe OFF Headstock RPM Knob G Fig 6 Turn knob to desired RPM There are two speed ranges offering speed 0 3200 and torque 0 1 200 Headstock For Rev Switch H Fig 6 Use the toggle switch to change the direction the spindle turns Only change direction when the spindle has stopped Headstock RPM Readout I Fig 6 Displays the spindles RPM see Figure 7 Headstock Spur Center J Fig 8 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 10 Diameter Roughing z Finishing of Work RPM Cros om Cave so vm ews om ms 9 Pee m ww Que Fig 7 Headstock Faceplate K Fig 8 Used for turning bowls and plates 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 rod in faceplate holes to unthread the faceplate Headstock Indexing Hole 1 Fig 8 Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole making sure that it locates in the spindle hole There are 12 holes in the spindle 30 ap
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16. WL1442 212 Handwheel sisi 19 255 JWL1442 202 ae 20 JWL1442 206 Tool Support Handle OB uds At a x eres 21 JWL1442 124 E And 22 4 JWL1642 222 aad axe dad 29 12 20 JWL1442 218 Tailstock Quill Handle 24 JWL1442 214 Lead 5 Re 25 54 JWL1442 215 Quill ete 26 JWL1642 226 Bracket TM 21s JWL1442 217 20852825 a IDOL DI D Re 28 JWL1642 228 Storage Basket oe cete ud etes tee ee ees 29 TS 0570021 Hex ote eee E 30 5 0270061 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 JWL1442 128 Clamp nee JWL1442 127 33 JWL1442 1296 KEY enti e ts asse 34 JWL1442 154 Clamp 6a d ad e x ido e tos 0561081 Hex ote 36 22 0206011 Hex Socket Screw 10 24 x 3 8 JWL16
17. art 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 Tool Rest Body Lock Handle M Fig 9 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 Tool Rest Lock Handle Fig 9 Locks the tool rest in position Unlock the handle to position tool rest at a specific angle or height Tighten handle when properly positioned Tailstock Lock Handle Fig 10 Locks the tailstock in position Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along lathe bed Tighten handle when properly positioned Tailstock Quill Lock Handle P Fig 10 Locks the tailstock quill in position Unlock handle to position the quill Tighten handle when properly positioned Tailstock Quill Handwheel Fig 10 Turn the handwheel to position the quill The tailstock quill lock handle must be loose to position quill Tailstock Live Center R Fig 10 Used for turning between centers Quill taper is MT 2 Remove live center by retracting the quill until live center loosens Remove or add different tips to the live center by inserting the provided rod through the holes in the center s shaft U
18. ause serious injury 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 e Lead from lead based paint e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber 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 Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 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 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 Securely fasten spur live centers to the material being used 24 Check centers and center sockets in the headstock and tailstock to be sure they are free of dirt 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
19. e directly from JET by calling 1 800 274 6848 Table of Contents Waranty 2 3 4 Grounding nstr ctlOns 5 115 E A RS P D 5 6 Contents obtutu 6 Specifications See a 7 Contents of the Shipping Container sise 8 Unpacking and 8 8 10 te tte eet oett 9 Tool ue eee M UE UN AN ER AS 9 OR M PE 10 Gontrols and Features ee e e esc 10 11 Speed Ghange a S 12 E MAILED EE 12 Mounting Workpiece Between sisi 13 LOCK 14 OUI Obs esee SEM LLLI LE LI LLL EAE 14 Coves V Cuts Parting and Beads enne 15 Sanding Se 16 Face Plate or one nd ud Eod AG e e Eo PER udo 16 MOUNTING 16 Face Plate Of CHUCK 17 17 Gh ckSa
20. e 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 STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THE WMH TOOL GROUP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR INCIDENTAL CONTINGENT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR 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 warran
21. eed for the size of work to be turned see Figure 7 on page 10 If the machine starts to vibrate lower the speed until vibration stops Rough out the outside of the 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 As the bowl takes shape work on the bottom tailstock end to accomodate attaching a face plate see Figure 22 Turn a short tenon about 1 8 long the size of the hole in the faceplate see Figure 22 This will allow centering the workpiece when the faceplate is attached Note you plan to use a chuck turn a tenon of appropriate length and diameter to fit your chuck Stop the lathe remove workpiece and attach face plate or chuck 18 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 APPROX 4 8 nl 8 TENON WITH DIAMETER OF FACE PLATE Fig 22 Shape Interior of Bowl 1 Stop lathe and move tailstock away Remove center from tailstock to prevent bumping it with elbow Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just below centerline at a right angle to the lathe bed Rotate workpiece by hand to check clearance Face off top of bowl by making a light shearing cut across the workpiece from rim to center Place
22. fine scraping and delicate operations such as the forming of beads parallel grooves and shallow vees etc see Figure 12 Skew used to make vees beads etc see Figure 12 Square Scraper used for diameter scraping and featureless scraping etc see Figure 12 12 Large Domed Scraper used to reduce ridges on the interior of bowls round edges of bowls etc see Figure 12 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 12 For safety and best performance keep tools sharp 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 Fig 11 ROUGHING DEEP FLUTED SPINDLE SPEAR GOUGE BOWL GOUGE GOUGE A aN A SKEW SQUARE DOMED PARTING SCRAPER SCRAPER 25 C Fig 12 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 Puta dimple in each end of the stock with an awl or nail 2 Extremely hard woods may require ke
23. g bowls and plates see Figure 21 1 Select stock at least 1 8 to 1 4 larger than the dimension on the desired finished workpiece 2 True one surface of 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 21 4 Both waste block and workpiece should have good flat surfaces 5 Push in the spindle lock and thread face plate and workpiece onto spindle Tighten set screws in face plate when secure 16 WORKPIECE FACE PLATE 12 C SUNK SCREWS WASTE BLOCK Fig 21 Face Plate 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 accomodate different size tenons Most also come with a screw chuck as well Wood Selection Firewood is the cheapest mo
24. l 43 JWL1642 143 Variable Speed 44 JWL1642 144 Speed Label 45 JWL1642 145 BIRD 46 JWL1642 1496 47 JWL1642 147 O RING case e etes 48 JWL1442 122 Spindle Lock Pin sse Index Part No No Description Size 49 JWL1642 149 Retaining e 50 JWL1442 121 Brackets pum ep DR D EDDIE tete ture Di JWL1442 153 pice E Darei TS 0720044 Lock Washer ereere erer erer rarere e 53 JWL1642 155 seen d oot 422623 JWL1642 154 Door Hinge bbc TS 056006 Hex NGM 88 32 56 5 JWL1442 127 BUSHING icri tec tee tee c tee ee ree teens JWL1442 128 Glamp Bolt erro mnt ee Meta 58 JWL1442 154 59 0561081 Hex 3 4 10 60 JWL1442 124 61 JWL1642 161 Lever het o estt 62 JWL1642 162 ee e Rn ne eau 63
25. l rest and move tool forward to make the full bevel of tool come in contact with workpiece Gently raise handle to make cut to appropriate depth 15 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 Straight Cove SHOULDERS Fig 17 FIRST CUT BEVEL OF SKEW PARALLEL TO CUT Sanding amp Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required Adjust 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 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 amp Bowl Turning Face plate turning is normally done on the inboard side of the headstock over the bed see Figure 20 You must move headstock to the end of the lathe bed for larger workpieces Mounting Stock Use of a face plate is the most common method for holding a block of wood for turnin
26. maged or worn cord immediately 115 Volt Operation As received from the factory your lathe is ready to run at 115 volt operation This lathe is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in 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 THREE PRONG PLUG e GROUNDING EAR SECURED GROUNDING PRONG WITH SCREW Q GROUNDED OUTLET 230 VOLTS ADAPTER A hee GROUNDING 6 Introduction The JET JWL 1642EVS 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 1642EVS 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 availabl
27. nd Cracks 17 17 Tools tor Bowl Turning 2 A E aded 17 To Shape Outside of Bowl 18 To shape Interior of BOWI 222 19 Sariding and Einishihg ase ORBEA au a aa d a dae 19 Adjusting Clamping Mechanism nn nn Pte RE 20 Changing the torto erede e PR ute UP ree DR Tus 20 Troubleshooting E LEE 21 Part Breakdowns and Part s List iii 22 26 Wiring 27 Specifications JWL 1642EVS Anne 708359 Over Bed eR DECUIT 16 Swing Over Tool Rest Base sienne 12 Distance Between Genters has bat hs i e asi iden arce dou ed gebe 42 Speeds RPM RR 0 1200 amp 0 3200 else 1 1 4 x 8 T P I Drive Spindle Through Hole iii 3 8 Tailstock Spindle Through 1 2 i eee dcs cie pee net ere egeta ded ere ege ue ced de pdt de 3 8 Tailstock Spindle Travel sisi 4 to e te ter cep Les 14 Face Plater fiuc MAMMA M E E e Headstock Taper ettet ient ct ituri Siue MT 2 Tall MT 2 Spindle Center to Floor approx sise 44 1 2 uo 1 1 2 HP 3Ph 230V Input Po
28. nscrew the tip and change as needed Fig 9 11 Speed Change 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen the locking handle A Fig 11 3 Lift up on the tensioning handle B Fig 11 to remove tension from the poly v belt You can now position the belt in the desired speed range Itis pictured in the low speed pulley range Note The High speed range 0 3200 provides maximum speed where as the Low speed range 0 1200 will provide maximum torque 4 Lower the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor provides the needed tension and tighten the locking handle AC Inverter does not require any programming It is pre programmed from the factory The buttons and knob on the face of inverter should not be changed Use only controls on the front of headstock Refer to Inverter manual 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 12 Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge used for turning bowls and plates see Figure 12 Spindle Gouge used for turning beads coves and other details see Figure 12 Spear
29. or adjust feet 5 Lathe on uneven surface 9nistang 4 Excessive cut 1 Reduce cut depth 2 Worm motor 2 Replace motor or Spindle Stalls Will not 3 Broken belt 3 Replace belt 4 Worn spindle bearings 5 Clean sawdust from motor 5 Improper cooling on motor tan 1 Powerline dead 1 Correct overload 2 Undersize wires in supply Motor fails to develop full power system 3 Request voltage check from 8 Tos vols power company and correct 9 low voltage condition do OTIO OR 4 Replace motor 1 Dull tools T 1005 2 Tool support set too low toal suppen Tools tend to grab or dig in d oa teeter tion 3 Reposition tool support P closer to workpiece ee TOI pIOpertoolbelngnssd 4 Use correct tool for operation 1 Excessive pressure being applied by tailstock Note The screw action of the tailstock is capable of 1 Slide tailstock down to the applying excessive pressure right side of the lathe against to workpiece and headstock the stop Move headstock Tailstock Moves When Applying Apply only sufficient force by into position and apply Pressure tailstock to hold workpiece pressure to workpiece with securely in place tailstock Excessive pressure can 2 Remove and clean surfaces cause damage to machine with a cleaner degreaser 2 Lathe bed and tailstock mating surfaces are greasy or oily Digital readout does not work Digital readout sensor out of position
30. proper training and knowledge have been obtained Always wear approved safety glasses face shields while using this machine Make certain the machine is properly grounded 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 Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material oil and grease 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 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 Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source Use the right tool Don t force a tool or attachment to do a job that it was not designed for Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous Read and understand warnings posted on the machine and in this manual Failure to comply with all of these warnings may c
31. r purposes JET disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use 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 f 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 da
32. r 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 workpiece Place the tool on tool rest with heel of the tool on surface to be cut 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 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 15 Make long sweeping cuts in a continuous motion to rough the piece down to a cylinder Keep as much of the bevel of tool as possible in contact with workpiece to ensure control and avoid catches Note Always cut down hill or from large diameter to small diameter Always work toward the end of a workpiece never start cutting at the end 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 16 Touching one of the points of the skew to the spinning workpiece may cause a catch and ruin the workpiece Add details to the workpiece with skew spindle gouge etc Fig 14
33. rfs cut into the spur drive end of stock see Figure 13 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 7 Fig 13 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 see Figure 14 7 Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the appropriate RPM for the size of stock see Figure 7 page 10 The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit the work and operator After you become experienced with setting the tool rest changing the position will become second nature for the workpiece and comfort of the user 13 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 large
34. st 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 amp 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 t 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 hea
35. ty 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 A WARNING Read and understand the entire owner s manual before attempting assembly or operation 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
36. vier and easier to control than other types of 17 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 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 Drive spur center into the top of workpiece with a wood mallet 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 22 Tighten quill lock Position tool support just 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 Turn workpiece by hand to ensure proper clearance Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the maximum safe sp
37. wer 115V Only Net Weight approx iii 440 Lbs Shipping Weight ae ee ee eds 475 1 58 E 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 A WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or cz 4 operation ES p Failure to comply may cause serious injury a 4 Contents of the Shipping Containers feos Lathe 1 1 Tailstock 1 Headstock 1 Tool Rest Body 1 Tool Basket 1 Guard Assembly 1 Accessory Package 1 Owner s Manual 8 Warranty Package Live Center Rod for Live Center Spur Center Index Pin Face Plate Rod for Face Plate Knockout Rod Headstock Tool Rest Adjustable Feet ool Basket Bracket Hardware Hex Sckt Cp Screws 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Flat Washers 5 16 Set Screws 1 4 20 x 1 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Contents of Accessory Package 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 hex cap bolts from skid bottom and move the lathe off the skid and into position
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