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31.  Make  no  adjustments  except  speed  changes 

with  the  spindle  rotating,  and  always 
disconnect the machine from the power source 
when  performing  maintenance  to  avoid 
accidental starting or electrical shock. 

32.  Provide  for  adequate  space  surrounding  work 

area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 

33.  When  stopping  the  lathe,  never  grab  the 

workpiece or faceplate 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.  Use  proper  extension  cord.  Make  sure  your 

extension  cord  is  in  good  condition.  When 
using  an  extension  cord,  be  sure  to  use  one 
heavy enough to carry the current your product 
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop 
in  line  voltage  resulting  in  loss  of  power  and 
overheating. Table 1 

(sect. 6.3)

 shows correct 

size  to  use  depending  on  cord  length  and 
nameplate  ampere  rating.  If  in  doubt,  use  the 
next  heavier  gage.  The  smaller  the  gage 
number, the heavier the cord. 

 

 

 

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: 

 This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible 

machine damage. 

 This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal, 

injury. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 

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  About this manual 

This  manual  is  provided  by  JET,  covering  the  safe  operation  and  maintenance  procedures  for  a  JET  Model 
JWL-1640EVS  Woodturning  Lathe.  This  manual  contains  instructions  on  installation,  safety  precautions, 
general  operating  procedures,  maintenance  instructions  and  parts  breakdown.  Your  machine  has  been 
designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions 
as set forth in this document.  

This  manual  is  not  intended  to  be  an  exhaustive  guide  to  lathe  operational  methods,  use  of  after-market 
accessories,  choice  of  stock,  and  such.    Additional  knowledge  may  be  obtained  from  experienced  users  or 
trade articles. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority. 

If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our 
web site: www.jettools.com. 

Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it. 

 

  Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly 

or operation!  Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 

 

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to 

chemicals  including  lead  and  cadmium  which 
are  known  to  the  State  of  California  to  cause 
cancer  and  birth  defects  or  other  reproductive 
harm,  and  phthalates  which  are  known  to  the 
State  of  California  to  cause  birth  defects  or 
other  reproductive  harm.  For  more  information 
go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov. 

 

WARNING:

  Drilling,  sawing,  sanding  or 

machining wood products generates wood dust 
and  other  substances  known  to  the  State  of 
California to  cause cancer.  Avoid  inhaling dust 
generated  from  wood  products  or  use  a  dust 
mask  or  other  safeguards  for  personal 
protection. 

Wood  products  emit  chemicals  known  to  the 
State  of  California  to  cause  birth  defects  or 
other  reproductive  harm.  For  more  information 
go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood. 

Summary of Contents for JWL-1640EVS

Page 1: ...anual 16 x 40 Woodturning Lathe Model JWL 1640EVS JET 427 New Sanford Road Part No M 719500 LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Edition 2 12 2018 Ph 800 274 6848 ECR 181010091219 www jettools com Copyright 2016 JET Shown with optional guard 719002 ...

Page 2: ...e to the power supply 15 Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 16 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away 17 Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 18 Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall o...

Page 3: ...afety precautions general operating procedures maintenance instructions and parts breakdown Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent long term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to lathe operational methods use of after market accessories choice of stock and such Addit...

Page 4: ...14 9 0 Operation 15 9 1 Inspection 15 9 2 Turning Tools 15 9 3 Spindle Turning 15 9 4 Stock Selection 16 9 5 Cutting Techniques 17 9 6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning 18 9 7 Bowl Turning Techniques 19 10 0 Maintenance 21 10 1 General procedures 21 10 2 Pulley and belt alignment 21 10 3 Pulley and belt replacement 21 11 0 Troubleshooting JWL 1640EVS Lathe 22 12 0 Recommended Lathe Speeds per diameter o...

Page 5: ...between spindle face and tailstock quill optional 20 bed ext mounted 60 1 2 in 1536 mm Swing over bed 16 5 in 419 mm Swing over tool rest base 12 7 8 in 327 mm Indexing 36 positions positive locking 10 degree increments Swing over 20 bed extension in low position optional accessory 34 1 2 in 876 mm Headstock and Spindle Spindle taper MT 2 Spindle thread inboard 1 1 4 in x 8 TPI Spindle thread outb...

Page 6: ...erline approximate 45 in 1143 mm Tool rest post diameter 1 in 25 4 mm Shipping dimensions LxWxH 57 x 31 x 28 in 1448 x 788 x 711 mm Overall dimensions assembled LxWxH 73 x 52 1 2 x 20 in 1854 x 1334 x 508 mm Bed Extension length optional accessory 20 in 508 mm L length W width H height The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication but because of our policy of continuous imp...

Page 7: ...to your distributor 3 Compare contents of shipping carton with the contents list in this manual Report shortages if any to your distributor Note Check lathe first some parts may have been pre installed 4 Exposed metal areas of the Lathe such as bedways and spindles have been factory coated with a protectant This should be removed with a soft cloth and a cleaner degreaser Clean the bed areas under ...

Page 8: ...or information 1 Loosen set screw on outer collar shown in Figure 5 4 with 4mm hex key Slide outer collar off the guard support rod 2 Insert guard support rod into mounting bracket at rear of headstock You will have to lift up on spring pin as shown to slide guard support rod into mounting bracket Release spring pin and it will snap into position as you slide support rod farther in 3 Install outer...

Page 9: ...l codes take precedence over recommendations 6 1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool must be grounded 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 inserted into an appropriate out...

Page 10: ...ck movement Push handle A Figure 7 1 downward to unlock Headstock will slide freely along length of bed Push handle up to lock Always lock headstock in position before operating lathe Figure 7 1 headstock movement 7 2 Tailstock movement To slide tailstock push locking handle C Figure 7 3 down toward bed Push handle up to lock tailstock in position To move quill loosen handle D and rotate handwheel...

Page 11: ... order mounts to the tool rest base and offers greater reach for the tool rest when turning off the bed when the headstock is at the opposite end See Figure 7 6 Make sure the clamp bushings K are pulled apart sufficiently to accept tool rest post Figure 7 6 optional tool rest extension 7 7 Locking handles Locking handles such as H Figure 7 5 are adjustable Simply lift out on handle rotate it on th...

Page 12: ...ed end of center and inside of tailstock quill then push center into quill Test the insertion by attempting to pull the center out of the quill by hand It should remain secure within the quill 3 Always tighten quill locking handle M once the live center has been properly positioned in workpiece Make sure keyway N in quill is aligned with locking handle To remove a live center 4 Back off tailstock ...

Page 13: ...tock in position 3 View the center points from top and side to make sure they align 4 If centers do not align unlock headstock and pivot it slightly There should be enough play in headstock to adjust for this alignment Lock headstock when finished Figure 7 12 center alignment 7 15 Speed Change See Figure 7 13 1 Disconnect lathe from power source 2 To change speed range open access door on headstoc...

Page 14: ...Inverter mounted to rear of headstock The 1640EVS Lathe uses the latest technology in A C inverter drives to provide infinitely variable spindle speeds within the specified ranges see sect 4 0 Specifications The inverter controls the speed of the motor by varying the frequency of the voltage supplied to the motor The inverter provides an acceleration ramp that eliminates the shock of normal starti...

Page 15: ...d other details Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge 1 4 3 8 and 1 2 used for turning bowls plates Square Scraper Bedan 3 8 or 1 2 used to create square shoulders Large Round Nose Domed Scraper 1 1 2 used to reduce ridges on interior of bowls round edges of bowls etc Parting Tool 1 8 used for scraping making a cut off or to set diameters for sizing For safety and best performance keep tools sharp If a tool stop...

Page 16: ...he workpiece onto the spur center while it is mounted in the Lathe spindle Figure 9 4 4 Make sure headstock is locked to lathe bed 5 Clean tapered end of spur center and inside of headstock spindle 6 Insert tapered end of spur center with the attached workpiece into headstock spindle 7 Support the workpiece while bringing the tailstock into position about 1 inch away from end of workpiece Lock tai...

Page 17: ... parting cut for what is to be a bead to the desired depth Place the parting tool on the tool support and move tool forward to make the full bevel of the tool come into contact with the workpiece Gently raise handle to make cut to the appropriate depth 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 t...

Page 18: ...to desired position or remove tailstock and tool support base and slide headstock to opposite end of bed 9 6 1 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 each dimension on the finished workpiece 2 Always select the largest diameter face plate that can be used for the workpiece ...

Page 19: ...er 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 surfa...

Page 20: ... 7 Develop wall thickness at the rim and maintain it as you work deeper into the bowl Once the piece is thin toward the bottom you cannot make it thinner at the rim When the interior is finished move the 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 8 Work the tight area around faceplate or chuck wit...

Page 21: ... two set screws on spindle pulley E Figure 9 12 with 3mm hex key and slide spindle pulley into proper position Retighten set screws and disengage spindle lock When pulleys and belt are properly aligned there should be no unusual pulsing sounds or noise coming from the belt 10 3 Pulley and belt replacement See Figure 9 12 3mm hex key required To change out a belt or pulley carefully proceed as foll...

Page 22: ...eposition tool rest height Tool rest set too far from workpiece Reposition tool rest closer to workpiece Improper tool being used Use correct tool for operation Headstock moves when applying pressure with Tailstock Locking handle not tight Tighten handle Excessive pressure being applied by tailstock Slide headstock to left end lock firmly then apply pressure to workpiece with tailstock Apply only ...

Page 23: ...r to order or call JET at the phone number on the cover 719001 Tailstock Swing Away 719002 Guard 719401 20 Extension Bed w Post JWL1440 TREA Tool Rest Extension Assembly 14 0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST Having the Model Number and Serial Number...

Page 24: ...24 14 1 1 JWL 1640EVS Headstock Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 25: ...640EVS 127 Spindle Lock Pin 1 28 JWL1442 121 Bracket 1 29 4224B 143 Resist Washer 1 30 4224B 1122E Sliding Plate 1 31 TS 0253031 Socket Head Button Screw 10 24x1 2 6 39 JWL1640EVS 139 Belt 208J 8 1 40 JWL1640EVS 140 Socket Head Cap Screw 10 24x1 4 2 41 JWL1640EVS 141 Cushion 1 42 JWL1442 127 Bushing 1 43 JWL1442 128A Bolt 1 46 JWL1442 154 Clamp 1 47 TS 0650081 Nylon Nut 3 4 10 1 48 JWL1640EVS 148 ...

Page 26: ...VS 173 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 8 2 74 JWL1442 164 Knock Out Rod 1 76 JWL1442 108 Wave Washer 1 77 JWL1642 196E Strain Relief PG 13 5 1 80 JWL1221VS 269E Wrench includes 81 1 81 JWL1221VS 270 Rubber Grip 1 82 JWL1640EVS 182 Rubber Grip 1 83 JWL1840EVS 193 Wave Washer BWW 629 1 85 JWL1840EVS 194 Lock Block 1 86 JWL1840EVS 195 E Ring ETW 15 2 ...

Page 27: ...4x1 2 4 9 JWL1640EVS 160 Pan Head Screw 10 24x1 1 10 JWL1640EVS CA Controller Assembly includes 11 thru 23 1 11 JWL1642 143 Variable Speed Knob 1 12 LM000066 Control Panel Label 1 13 JWL1640EVS 213 Main Switch 1 14 JWL1640EVS 214 Control Front Cover includes 12 1 15 4224B 148 Switch Fwd Rev 1 16 6295915 Control Pot Assembly 1 17 JWL1640EVS 217 PC Board 1 18 JWL1640EVS 218 Back Box 1 19 JWL1221VS 3...

Page 28: ...28 14 3 1 JWL 1640EVS Bed and Stand Assemblies Exploded View ...

Page 29: ...crew 1 21 JWL1440 221 Tailstock Rod 1 22 JWL1221VS 227 Key 1 23 F009674 Socket Head Button Screw 10 32x5 8 1 24 JML 59A Tailstock Lock Handle 1 25 JWL1640EVS 325 Tailstock Casting 1 26 JWL1440 226 Handwheel 1 27 JWL1442 211 Handle 1 28 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20x 3 8 2 29 JWL1440 229 C Ring S 12 1 30 JWL1440 230 Bolt 1 31 LM000170 ID Label 1 32 JWL1221VS 211 Warning Label 1 33 TS 0570031 Hex Nut ...

Page 30: ... OPTIONAL Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 719401 20 Extension Bed w Post includes 1 thru 6 1 1 JWL1440 301 Extension Bed 20 1 2 TS 0209071 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 4 3 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 4 4 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 4 5 3520B 310 Extension Post 1 6 6294763 Locking Handle 1 ...

Page 31: ...IONAL Exploded View 14 5 2 JWL 1640EVS Guard Assembly OPTIONAL Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 719002 Lathe Guard Assembly includes 1 thru 3 1 JWL1642 179 Guard 1 2 JWL1642 187 Collar 2 3 TS 0270011 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 2 ...

Page 32: ...32 15 0 Electrical Connections for JWL 1640EVS ...

Page 33: ...needed JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website More Information JET is constantly adding new products For complete up to date product information check with your local distributor or visit the JET website How State Law Applies This warra...

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