Jet JWL-1642EVS - Manuals

8 WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Contents of the Shipping Containers 1. Lathe 1. Tailstock 1. Headstock 1. Tool Rest Body 1. Tool Basket 1. Guard Assembly 1. Accessory Package 1. Owne...

9 3. Lift the tailstock end of the lathe up far enough to slide a few pieces of scrap wood under the leg, see Figure 2. 4. Thread adjustable feet (A, Fig. 2) into stand leg (B, Fig. 2). There is a flat spot on the shaft near the foot that will accommodate a wrench. Thread a hex nut (C, Fig. 2) onto ...

10 Guard 1. Attach guard to the bracket by inserting the rod and lifting up on the plunger (A, Fig. 5). 2. There are two detents that will hold the guard in place. One is for turning and the other is for when you need the guard up and out of the way. 3. Tighten the bushings (B, Fig. 5) against the b...

13 Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe. It requires a spur center 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 13. Accuracy is not critical...

15 Coves 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of the cove. Stop at the bottom; attempting to go up the opposite side may cause the tool to catch. 2. Mov e tool over the desi...

16 Sanding & Finishing Leav ing clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust lathe to a finishing speed, and begin with fine sandpaper (120 grit or finer). Coarser sandpaper will leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove, and dull crisp details. Fold the sandpaper into a...

18 To Shape Outside of Bowl 1. Odd shaped burls, crotches and other irregular shaped blanks require special preparation before mounting in a chuck, or onto a faceplate. Remove the bark, if there is any, from what appears to be the center of the top of workpiece. 2. Drive spur center into the top of ...

19 To Shape Interior of Bowl 1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away. Remove center from tailstock to prevent bumping it with elbow. 2. Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just below centerline, at a right angle to the lathe bed. 3. Rotate workpiece by hand to check clearance. 4. Face off top of ...

20 Adjusting Clamping Mechanism The clamps are pre-set at the factory and should not need any adjustment. Howev er, if adjustment is needed remove the stud (A, Fig. 24). Loosen the locking handle and slide the headstock, tailstock or tool rest to the edge of the bed and slightly turn the hex nut (B,...

21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Excessiv e Vibration. 1. Workpiece warped, out of round, has major flaw, or was improperly prepared for turning 2. Worn spindle bearings 3. Worn belt 4. Motor mount bolt or handle loose 5. Lathe on unev en surface 1. Correct problem by planing, band...

23 Parts List for the JWL-1642EVS Woodworking Lathe Stand and Bed Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1 .......... JWL1642-201............... I.D. Label ............................................... ............................................... 1 2 .......... JWL1642-202..............