Jet JWL-1236 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 20

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

12” x 36” Woodworking Lathe

Model JWL-1236

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-708352

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision G2

07/2012

www.waltermeier.com

Summary of Contents for JWL-1236

Page 1: ...l 12 x 36 Woodworking Lathe Model JWL 1236 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 708352 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G2 07 2012 www waltermeier com Copyrig...

Page 2: ...ge prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must a...

Page 3: ...ssembly 10 Controls 11 Nomenclature and Use 12 Adjusting Tool Rest 12 Operation 13 Lathe Tools 13 Spindle Turning 13 Centering the Work 13 Mounting the Work 14 Adjusting the Tool Rest 14 Position of H...

Page 4: ...he lowest speed when starting a new workpiece 14 Do not use this machine in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain Keep work area well lighted 15 Feed work into a blade or cutter only against the...

Page 5: ...ips or debris do not use your hands 34 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 35 Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave...

Page 6: ...pindle in 3 8 Spindle Center to Floor in 40 1 2 Spindle Taper 2 Morse Headstock Pivot deg 360 Positive Stops deg 45 and 90 Spindle Speeds RPM six 550 900 1250 1650 2600 3000 Drive Pulley System Reeves...

Page 7: ...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 c...

Page 8: ...use of a padlock is highly recommended A padlock stock no 709012 A is available from your local authorized JET distributor or by calling Walter Meier Manufacturing at 800 274 6848 To lock out an on o...

Page 9: ...These will damage painted surfaces and melt plastic Contents of Shipping Carton 1 Lathe Bed with Motor and Tailstock 1 12 inch Tool Rest with Extension 4 Stand Legs 2 Long Stand Braces 2 Short Stand...

Page 10: ...o leg assemblies by attaching long braces G to each leg and fastening with eight 5 16 x1 carriage bolts C eight 5 16 flat washers D eight 5 16 lock washers E and eight 5 16 hex nuts F Remember to hand...

Page 11: ...o be used Referring to Figure 3 14 Attach the headstock lock handle A Figure 3 to the head stock lock shaft B with one spring C and one hex socket cap screw D 15 Attach the tailstock handle to the tai...

Page 12: ...late Face plate C Figure 6 Attaches to headstock and is used in face plate turning operations Drift Rod D Figure 6 Fits through the tailstock and headstock to remove the centers Tool Rest Figure 7 Att...

Page 13: ...used where their shape fits the contour of the work 1 2 Parting Tool double ground chisel used for cutting off straight incisions and sizing cuts to any diameter Spindle Turning Most turning on a wood...

Page 14: ...g a Cylinder Use a large gouge and run the lathe at a slow speed to rough off the sharp corners of the work Begin the cut 2 to 3 inches from the tailstock and work toward and off the tailstock end Con...

Page 15: ...e face plate If screw mounting is not allowed at all the work may be glued to a backing block and the backing block screwed to the face plate A piece of paper in the glue joint will prevent damaging t...

Page 16: ...16 JWL 1236 Parts Breakdown...

Page 17: ...Lock Washer 5 16 2 20 JWL1236 20 Rack 1 21 JWL1236 21 Speed Selector Assembly 1 21 1 JWL1236 21 1 Flat Head Machine Screw 10 24x5 8 2 21 2 JWL1236 21 2 Socket Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 1 22 JWL1236 22 Cla...

Page 18: ...right rear 1 54 3 JWL1236 54 3W Stand Top 2 54 4 JWL1236 54 4W Long Brace 2 54 5 JWL1236 54 5W Short Brace 2 55 JWL1236 55W Bed 1 56 TS 0208061 Hex Socket Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 8 57 JWL1236 57 Switch s...

Page 19: ...19 Electrical Connections...

Page 20: ...20 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com...