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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Woodturning Lathe

Model JWL-1440VS

JET

427 New Sanford Road

Part No. M-719400

LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Revision E 12/2020

Ph.: 800-274-6848

ECR 20091409169

www.jettools.com

Shown with optional 20-inch extension bed (#719401)

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Page 1: ...g Lathe Model JWL 1440VS JET 427 New Sanford Road Part No M 719400 LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Revision E 12 2020 Ph 800 274 6848 ECR 20091409169 www jettools com Copyright 2014 JET Shown with optional 20 inch extension bed 719401 This pdf document is bookmarked ...

Page 2: ...eeded 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 warran...

Page 3: ...ling removing 14 8 13 Checking center alignment 14 9 0 Operating controls 14 10 0 Operation 15 10 1 Inspection 15 10 2 Turning Tools 15 10 3 Spindle Turning 16 10 4 Stock Selection 16 10 5 Cutting Techniques 17 10 6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning 18 10 7 Bowl Turning Techniques 19 11 0 User maintenance 21 11 1 General procedures 21 11 2 Pulley lubrication 21 11 3 Belt and bearings replacement 21 12 0...

Page 4: ... medication 18 Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best performance Dull tools can grab in the workpiece and be jerked from the operator s hands causing serious injury 19 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 20 Securely fasten sp...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...cal national electrical codes Capacities Working distance between centers 40 1016mm Working distance between centers optional 20 bed ext mounted 60 3 4 1543mm Maximum distance between spindle face and tailstock quill optional 20 bed ext mounted 62 1 2 1587mm Swing over bed 14 1 2 370mm Swing over tool rest base 11 280mm Number of indexing positions positive locking 10 degree increments Swing over ...

Page 7: ...imensions assembled with Legs 74 L x 18 W x 49 H 1880 mm x 458mm x 1244mm Overall dimensions assembled without Legs 74 L x 18 W x 18 26 H 1880 mm x 458mm x 464mm Bed Extension length optional accessory 20 508mm Weights Net Shipping Lathe only 220 lb 100 kg 270 lb 123 kg Leg Set only 132 lb 60 kg 143 lb 65 kg Optional Bed Extension only 49 5 lb 22 5 kg 56 lb 25 kg The specifications in this manual ...

Page 8: ...is manual Report shortages if any to your distributor Note Check lathe first some parts may have been pre installed If you did not purchase the leg set and are mounting the lathe to a bench or table continue with section 6 3 If you purchased the leg set skip to section 6 4 6 3 Mounting lathe to bench 1 Unscrew the stud N Figure 3 from each end of the bed 2 Loosen the locking handles on headstock t...

Page 9: ...tailstock and both studs N Figure 3 6 5 Mounting bed extension optional accessory 8mm hex key required The 20 bed extension p n 719401 is optional and purchased separately See your JET dealer for information If you did not purchase the bed extension proceed to section 6 6 The bed extension can be mounted to the upper or lower holes of the lathe Mounting in upper holes increases the spindle length ...

Page 10: ...uctor If 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 Failure to comply may cause serious or fatal injury Use only 3 wire extension cords ...

Page 11: ...nd nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet More Than Not More Than 120 240 25 50 50 100 100 200 150 300 AWG 00 06 18 16 16 14 06 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Extension Cord Recommendations Table 1 8 0 Adjustments 8 1 Headstock sliding Push handle...

Page 12: ...fy adjustment Repeat as needed 4 Reinstall stud 8 5 Tool rest A 12 inch tool rest is provided with your lathe It is designed to allow adjustment for height position on the bed and angle to the work Loosen locking handle on tool rest base G Figure 12 to slide base forward or back and to angle it to the bed Tighten locking handle firmly before operating lathe Loosen handle H Figure 12 to raise or lo...

Page 13: ...om lathe Insert knockout rod Figure 15 through hole in handwheel and tap the tapered end of the spur center 4 IMPORTANT Hold the center by either placing your thumb and forefinger on outside diameter of spur center or wrapping the center with a rag The center can be damaged if allowed to fall Figure 15 8 10 Live center Installing removing The live center is installed into the tailstock quill 1 Dis...

Page 14: ...when finished Figure 18 9 0 Operating controls Refer to Figure 19 On off switch A Pull to start lathe push to stop The safety key A1 can be removed to prevent unauthorized use of lathe The safety key must be inserted to restart the lathe Figure 19 If a power outage should occur during operation the lathe will immediately restart when power is resumed if the start switch is still engaged Push switc...

Page 15: ...de the basics for most woodturning projects see Figure 21 Skews 1 1 2 and 1 or 1 1 4 used to make finishing cuts and details Large Roughing Gouge 1 to 1 1 4 used to eliminate waste wood Spindle Gouges 1 4 3 8 1 2 used to turn beads coves and 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...

Page 16: ...e live center Figure 23 3 Drive the spur center about 1 4 into the workpiece using a wood mallet or dead blow hammer as shown in Figure 24 Be careful that you do not split the workpiece Figure 24 6 Never use a steel face hammer and never drive the workpiece onto the spur center while it is mounted in the Lathe spindle 4 Make sure headstock is locked to lathe bed 5 Clean tapered end of spur center ...

Page 17: ...e with skew parting tool scraper or spindle gouge 10 5 2 Beads 1 Make a 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 st...

Page 18: ... 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 to be turned 3 True one surface of the workpiece for mounting against the face plate 4 Using the face plate as a template mark th...

Page 19: ...erage 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 occasionally left...

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 with...

Page 21: ...d and do not require further lubrication 11 2 Pulley lubrication After every 200 working hours or every 30 days use a grease gun to insert a good quality all purpose grease into the zerk fitting on the motor shaft Figure 32 and the groove of the main spindle Figure 33 Figure 32 Figure 33 11 3 Belt and bearings replacement Changing belt and bearings can be a difficult task If you do not feel comfor...

Page 22: ...alling handwheel A Figure 34 thread it onto the spindle until it is snug then back off slightly and tighten the set screw Figure 35 12 0 Optional accessories This accessory item purchased separately can enhance the functionality of your lathe Contact your dealer to order or call JET at the phone number on the cover 719401 20 Extension Bed w Post 719001 Tailstock Swing Away 13 0 Recommended Lathe S...

Page 23: ... Replace spindle bearings Worn drive belt Replace drive belt Motor mount bolts are loose Tighten bolts Lathe on uneven surface Adjust leveling feet Tools tend to grab or dig in Dull tools Keep tools sharp Tool rest set too low Reposition 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 m...

Page 24: ...ombination 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 2 180 00 A 1 7 3 120 00 A 1 5 9 4 90 00 A 1 4 7 10 5 72 00 6 60 00 A 1 3 5 7 9 11 8 45 00 A 1 4 7 10 9 40 00 A 1 5 9 B 3 7 11 C 1 5 9 10 36 00 12 30 00 A 1 to 12 15 24 00 16 22 50 18 20 00 A 1 3 5 7 9 1...

Page 25: ... 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 of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately 16 1 1 JWL 1440VS Headstock Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 26: ...20 x 3 8 2 25 4224B 521 Worm 1 26 JW1440 126 Control Panel 1 27 TS 081C052 Pan Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 4 28 JWL1442 118 Switch 1 29 JWL1440 129 Pivot Pin Assembly includes 72 thru 77 1 30 JWL1442 127 Bushing 1 31 JWL1442 128A Bolt 1 32 JWL1442 129 Support Bracket 1 33 JWL1440 133 Index Bracket 1 34 JWL1442 154 Clamp 1 35 TS 0650081 Nylon Nut 3 4 10 1 36 JWL1440 136 Switch Box 1 37 JWL1015 171 Groun...

Page 27: ...sher 5 16 2 64 TS 0208071 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 65 JWL1440 165 Motor Cord 1 71 JWL1440 171 Key 1 72 JWL1440 172 Pivot Index Pin 1 73 JWL1442 175 Spring 1 74 JWL1442 176 Index Bushing 1 75 JWL1442 173 Index Knob 1 76 JWL1442 172 Spring 1 77 JWL1440 177 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 78 TS 0206031 Socket Head Cap Screw 10 24 x 5 8 1 79 JWL1442 108 Wave Washer 1 80 JWL1440 180 Speed Limite...

Page 28: ...28 16 2 1 JWL 1440VS Bed Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 29: ...Center 1 16 JML 52 Live Center Head 1 17 BB 6002ZZ Ball Bearing 6002ZZ 1 18 JML 54 Live Center Shaft 1 JWL1440 TA Tailstock Assembly includes 19 thru 30 38 39 1 19 JWL1440 219 Quill MT 2 1 20 JWL1440 220 Lead Screw 1 21 JWL1440 221 Tailstock Rod 1 22 JWL1221VS 227 Key 1 23 TS 0253032 Socket Head Button Screw 10 32x1 2 1 24 JML 59A Tailstock Lock Handle 1 25 JWL1440 225 Tailstock Casting 1 26 JWL14...

Page 30: ...es 1 thru 10 1 1 JWL1840EVS 350 Leg 2 2 TS 0208071 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 1 4 8 3 TS 0720081 Lock Washer 5 16 8 4 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 8 5 JWL1642 206 Adjustable Foot 3 8 4 6 TS 0561031 Hex Nut 3 8 4 7 JWL1840EVS 356 Riser Block 2 8 TS 0060061 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 4 9 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 4 10 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 4 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...32 17 0 Electrical Connections ...

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