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Face Plate or 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 
accommodate different size tenons. Most also 
come with a screw chuck as well. 

Wood Selection 

Firewood is the cheapest, most 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 and 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. It will vary from one type of wood to 
the next. Typically, fruitwoods tend to distort more 
than others do. 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 heavier and easier to 
control than other types of 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. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for JWL-1442VSK

Page 1: ...n spindle locks let you remove or replace faceplates and chucks with ease Live center has a removable pin for boring through stock Cam lock mechanisms allow adjustments of headstock tailstock and tool...

Page 2: ...442VS Wood Lathe WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 708358 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision D1 11 2010 www waltermeier com Copyright 2010 Walter Meier Manuf...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...Adjustments 19 Adjusting the Clamping Mechanism 19 Changing the Belt and Bearings 19 Optional Accessories 20 Safety Guard 20 Tool Basket 20 Parting 14 Tools for Bowl Turning 16 Sanding and Finishing a...

Page 5: ...rsation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 14 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area 15 Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous 16 R...

Page 6: ...until the spindle has stopped If leaving the machine area turn it off and wait until the spindle stops before departing 29 Make no adjustments except speed changes with the spindle rotating and alway...

Page 7: ...st iron Stand cast iron General Dimensions Swing Over Bed in 14 Swing Over Tool Rest Base in 10 Distance Between Centers maximum in 42 Headstock Spindle Thread Inboard in 1 x 8TPI Spindle Thread Outbo...

Page 8: ...e is set up and running properly 2 Remove tailstock tool rest and headstock before lifting see Adjusting the Clamping Mechanism on Page 19 on how to remove the tailstock headstock or tool rest 3 Remov...

Page 9: ...ailstock and tool rest Tool Rest Secure tool rest A Fig 2 to tool rest body B Fig 2 by tightening handle C Fig 2 Note For some turning applications you may need to assemble the tool rest extension bet...

Page 10: ...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 Cana...

Page 11: ...ver 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 Of...

Page 12: ...the lathe with the index pin engaged in the spindle 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 Ti...

Page 13: ...ter 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 12 Accuracy is not critical on full rounds but extrem...

Page 14: ...workpiece You never want to start at the end of a workpiece 3 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 14...

Page 15: ...tep 1 for other side of cove Stop at bottom of cut V 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...

Page 16: ...r larger workpieces Mounting Stock Use of a face plate is the most common method for holding a block of wood for turning bowls and plates 1 Select stock at least 1 8 to 1 4 larger than the dimension o...

Page 17: ...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 m...

Page 18: ...e 6 Start the lathe at the lowest speed and bring it up to the maximum safe speed for the size of work to be turned see Figure 6 on page 11 If the machine starts to vibrate lower the speed until the v...

Page 19: ...rve through the workpiece Should there be a few small ridges remaining a light cut with a large domed scraper can even out the surface 7 Develop the wall thickness at the rim and maintain it as you wo...

Page 20: ...l enough to unthread the handwheel C Fig 24 4 Loosen the socket head cap screw enough to unthread the clamping nut D Fig 24 5 Remove one e ring E Fig 24 from spindle 6 Loosen the two setscrews in the...

Page 21: ...ate the guard until the plunger slips into the detent Tighten the bushings E against the bracket with two setscrews F Tool Basket Referring to Figure 27 1 Mount the bracket A to the inside of the lath...

Page 22: ...eck from power company and correct low voltage condition 4 Replace running capacitor 5 Replace motor Tools tend to grab or dig in 1 Dull tools 2 Tool support set too low 3 Tool support set too far fro...

Page 23: ...JWL1442 212 Handwheel 1 13 JWL1442 213 Tailstock 1 14 JWL1442 214 Lead Screw 1 15 JWL1442 215 Quill 1 16 JWL1442 216 Live Center 1 17 JWL1442 217 Tailstock Rod 1 18 JWL1442 218 Tailstock Quill Handle...

Page 24: ...WL1442 124 C Ring S19 2 25 JWL1442 125 Lever 1 26 JWL1442 126 Key 5 x 5 x 30 1 27 JWL1442 127 Bushing 1 28 JWL1442 128A Bolt 1 29 JWL1442 129 Support Bracket 1 30 JWL1442 130 Index Bracket 1 31 TS 056...

Page 25: ...y right 1 63 TS 081C022 Round Head Machine Screw 10 24 x 3 8 4 64 JWL1442 164 Knock Out Rod 1 65 TS 081C082 Pan Head Screw 10 24 x 1 1 2 1 66 JWL1442 166 Clip 1 67 TS 056007 Hex Nut 10 24 2 68 JWL1442...

Page 26: ...25 Headstock Assembly...

Page 27: ...Part No Description Size Qty 3 JWL1642 203 Stand 2 5 JWL1642 205 JET Stripe 1 6 JWL1642 206 Adjustable Foot 3 8 4 7 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 4 9 TS 0208081 Hex Socket Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 8 10 TS...

Page 28: ...TS 0209071 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 2 7 JWL1642 168 Plunger 1 8 JWL1642 179 Guard 1 Safety Guard Assembly Basket Assembly Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1 JWL1642 228 Basket 1 2 TS 0...

Page 29: ...28 Wiring Diagram...

Page 30: ...combination A 5 this will be followed by A 9 Succeeding flutes will be made with the index pin in the B position B 3 B 7 and so on No of Flutes 360 divided by Angle Letter Letter Letter 1 360 00 A 1 2...

Page 31: ...30 Notes...

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Page 33: ...32 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Ph 800 274 6848 www jetttools com www waltermeier com...

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