Page 2 - Warranty and Service
2 1.0 Warranty and Service JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time perio...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Section
3 2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents .................................................................................
Page 4 - Safety warnings
4 3.0 Safety warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not u...
Page 5 - About this manual
5 28. Do not attempt to engage the spindle lock pin until the spindle has stopped. If leaving the machine area, turn lathe off and wait until the spindle stops before departing. 29. Make no adjustments except speed changes with the spindle rotating, and always disconnect the machine from the power s...
Page 6 - Specifications
6 5.0 Specifications Model number ...................................................................................................................................... JWL-1440VS Stock numbers : Lathe with Leg Set ........................................................................................
Page 8 - Setup and assembly; Shipping contents; Unpacking and cleanup; Installing leg set
8 6.0 Setup and assembly 6.1 Shipping contents Carton contents for # 719400K (see Figure 2) 1 Lathe bed with headstock, tool support and tailstock – A 2 Legs – B 1 Spindle index pin – C 1 Spur center – D 1 Live cone center – E 1 Knockout rod – F 1 Faceplate – G 1 Tool rest – H 1 Faceplate wrench – J...
Page 9 - Mounting bed extension (optional; User-made storage shelf
9 4. Install legs with eight 5/16” screws, lock washers and flat washers (Figure 4), and 6mm hex key. 5. Tighten screws firmly. Figure 4 6. Install the four levelers (Figure 5). These can be adjusted later. Figure 5 7. With help from an assistant, raise bed and leg assembly right-side up. Bed and le...
Page 10 - Electrical connections; Grounding instructions; Voltage conversion
10 7.0 Electrical connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. The JW L-1440VS Lathe is rated at 115/230V power, and is pre-wired fo...
Page 11 - Extension cords; Adjustments; Headstock sliding; Tailstock movement
11 Alternatively, the lathe may be “hard-wired” to the power source. If you are hard-wiring the lathe to a panel, make sure a disconnect is available for the operator. During hard-wiring of the Lathe, make sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the...
Page 13 - Spindle lock
13 3. Perform the desired procedure. 4. Unscrew the index pin until the spindle is released. Rotate spindle to next desired hole, and repeat. Remove spindle index pin before starting lathe. IMPORTANT: Do not use index pin to lock spindle, which will cause unnecessary wear to the pin. Use spindle loc...
Page 14 - Checking center alignment; Operating controls; Operation; Inspection
14 8.13 Checking center alignment When the headstock is returned from outboard position, the alignment between centers should be checked. 1. Lock the headstock in normal spindle turning position. 2. Slide the tailstock toward the headstock until the centers almost touch (see Figure 18). Lock the tai...
Page 15 - Turning Tools; Spindle Turning
15 4. Bed ways; keep clean, use steel wool to remove any rust spots, and apply paste wax to prevent buildup of rust and finishes. 5. Tool rest; use a mill file to remove nicks and dings. 6. Spindle tapers; should be clean and free of dust and chips for proper seating of tapers. 7. Tailstock; clean a...
Page 16 - Stock Selection
16 10.4 Stock Selection Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks, cracks, knots and other defects. It should be cut 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the finished diameter and may require additional length so the ends can be removed later. Larger stock should have the corners ...
Page 17 - Cutting Techniques; Roughing Out; Beads
17 10.5 Cutting Techniques 10.5.1 Roughing Out 1. Begin with a large roughing gouge. Place the tool on the tool rest with the heel of the tool on the surface to be cut. 2. Slowly and gently raise tool handle until cutting edge comes into contact with the workpiece. 3. Beginning about 2” from the tai...
Page 18 - Face Plate and Bowl Turning; Mounting Stock
18 6. Additional cuts may be taken to add to either the depth or width of the cut. 10.5.5 Parting Off 1. Use parting tool. 2. Adjust lathe speed to lower RPM for parting through a workpiece. 3. Place tool on tool support and raise the handle until it starts to cut and continue to cut toward center o...
Page 19 - Bowl Turning Techniques; To Shape Outside of Bowl
19 10.6.3 Wood Selection Firewood is the cheapest, most widely available stock to use while learning to turn bowls. Simply waste wood for a while practicing turning techniques. Develop skill with each tool before attempting to make a finished piece. It is best to start with dry wood, without worryin...
Page 21 - Maintenance; General procedures; Optional accessory
21 11.0 Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the lathe, disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. 11.1 General procedures Maintenance on the lathe should be performed at periodic intervals to ensu...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting the JWL-1440VS Lathe
22 13.0 Troubleshooting the JWL-1440VS Lathe Table 3 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Motor fails to develop full power. Power line overloaded. Correct overload condition. Undersized wires in supply system, or extension cord is too long. Increase supply wire size. Running capacitor is bad. Replace ...
Page 23 - Recommended Lathe Speeds; Diameter of Work
23 14.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds (per diameter of workpiece) Diameter of Work Roughing RPM General Cutting RPM Finishing RPM Under 2” 1520 3000 3000 2” to 4” 760 1600 2290 4” to 6” 510 1080 1500 6” to 8” 380 810 1125 8” to 10” 300 650 900 10” to 12” 255 540 750 12” to 14” 220 460 640 Table 4
Page 24 - Indexer Positions
24 15.0 Indexer Positions How to use the chart A diagram of the indexer is shown at right, as viewed from the tailstock end of the Lathe. Points A, B and C are the holes in the head casting. The holes in the spindle collar may be considered as numbered 1 through 12. Example: You wish to rout 9 flute...
Page 25 - Replacement Parts; JWL-1440VS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View
25 16.0 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 of your machine available when you call will allow us to ser...
Page 26 - JWL-1440VS Headstock Assembly – Parts List; Description
26 16.1.2 JWL-1440VS Headstock Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ JML-3 ........................ Spur Center ............................................................. MT2 .............................. 1 1A .............. JML-3A ........................
Page 28 - JWL-1440VS Bed Assembly – Exploded View
Page 29 - JWL-1440VS Bed Assembly – Parts List
29 16.2.2 JWL-1440VS Bed Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ JET-113..................... JET Nameplate ........................................................ ...................................... 1 2 ................ JWL1440-202 ............ Bed ........
Page 31 - JWL-1440VS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View
31 16.4.1 JWL-1440VS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View 16.4.2 JWL-1440VS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. 719401 ...................... 20" Extension Bed w/ Post (includes #1 thru 6) ....... ...................
Page 32 - Electrical Connections
