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JET JWL-1220VS Variable Speed Lathe 

 
Our JET mini lathes set the industry standard for years. 
Now, the new JET JWL-1220VS lathe brings variable 
speed to this instantly popular machine. Add the JWL-
1220BE 28

” 

bed extension and the JET JWL-1220VS 

50” between centers capacity rivals that of many 
larger, more expensive lathes. 
 
The JET JWL-1220VS lathes are built using our time 
honored heavy cast iron technology to insure 

maximum accuracy and the long-term durability that makes the JET JWL-1220VS Wood 
Lathe an even greater value. 
 

Power and Speeds 

 
 
The JET JWL-1220VS lathe features a 
3/4HP  motor (115V only) that runs 
strong, smooth and consistent. Mounted 
directly below the bed, the motor is out of 
the way yet easily accessible from the 
front for belt tensioning. Tool-free levers 
on the front of the JET JWL-1220VS 
Wood Lathe make adjusting belt tension quick and easy.  
 

The JWL-1220VS uses a sophisticated electronic speed 
control along with finely machined six step pulleys that 
together provide total spindle RPM control within a huge 
overall speed range of 200 to 4300 RPM! The electronic 
speed control dial has 5 numerical dial settings which allow 
making very specific RPM settings easy. Pulley position #1 
is the largest diameter step on the spindle shaft, #6 the 
smallest diameter step. Using the chart above (included on 
the machine) one can set the speed as desired. 
 
Changing the belt position on the JET JWL-1220VS Wood 
Lathe step pulleys is fast and tool-free. Release the belt 
tension using the front-mounted levers and then slip the  

 

The JET JWL-1220VS brings the 

versatility of variable speed to this very 

popular lathe. 

 

 

Pulley Position 

Low Mid  High 

  

1 / 2 

3 / 4 

5 / 6 

1 200/330

500/760 

1100/1800

2 270/450

700/1000 

1500/2400

3 340/560

900/1300 

2000/3000

4 410/680

1000/1600 

2300/3600

Speed 

5 470/800

1200/1800 

2700/4300

 

The variable speed controls are 
powerful but simple to operate. 

Summary of Contents for JWL-1220VS

Page 1: ...lt tension quick and easy The JWL 1220VS uses a sophisticated electronic speed control along with finely machined six step pulleys that together provide total spindle RPM control within a huge overall speed range of 200 to 4300 RPM The electronic speed control dial has 5 numerical dial settings which allow making very specific RPM settings easy Pulley position 1 is the largest diameter step on the...

Page 2: ...n accessories The spindle and tailstock accept tooling with the popular 2 Morse taper The spindle nose exterior has the popular 1 X 8 threads These attachment sizes are virtually standard in woodturning and mean you can use tooling and accessories you already have They also make finding specialized accessories in the future easy and economical Included Accessories The JET JWL 1220VS comes with a f...

Page 3: ...be sure your newly configured JET JWL 1220VS is stable on irregular surfaces Stand We offer the JWL 1220S 708378 Adjustable Stand that makes your JET JWL 1220VS a rock solid stand alone machine Built from heavy walled square steel tubing with fully welded plate steel joining plates the JWL 1220S is beautifully finished to retain its good looks while resisting corrosion for many years to come The J...

Page 4: ...220VS when equipped with the JWL 1220SE bed extension Made from the same materials as the JWL 1220S stand all of the required parts and fasteners are included to make this conversion easy without sacrificing stability The stand extension kit includes a new center post extension bar and mounting platform to accommodate the bed extension ...

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