This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14”x 40” Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS Shown with optional 20-inch extension bed (#719401) JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com Part No.
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 period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded website. • JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents............................................................................................................................................ 3 3.0 Safety warnings...................................................................................................................................
with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 17. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: 3.0 Safety warnings 1. 2. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
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. 31. When stopping the lathe, never grab the part or faceplate to slow it down. Let the work coast to a stop. 32. Use only JET factory authorized replacement parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty and guarantee are null and void. 29.
5.0 Specifications Model number ...................................................................................................................................... JWL-1440VS Stock numbers: Lathe with Leg Set ................................................................................................................................. 719400K Lathe only ................................................................................................................................................
Dimensions: Tool rest ...........................................................................................................................................12” (305mm) Leg footprint ........................................................................................................... 54” x 20” (1372mm x 508mm) Bed length ...................................................................................................................................... 53” (1346mm) Bed width .....................
6.2 Unpacking and cleanup 6.0 Setup and assembly 1. Remove all smaller items from main carton. Do not discard carton or packing material until lathe is assembled and running satisfactorily. 2. Inspect contents for shipping damage; if any is found, report it 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. 6.
4. 5. Install legs with eight 5/16” screws, lock washers and flat washers (Figure 4), and 6mm hex key. 1. Slide tailstock away from edge of bed. 2. Have an assistant hold bed extension flush to end of lathe bed, and insert four 3/8” socket head cap screws with lock washers and flat washers, provided with the bed extension (P, Figure 6). Snug screws just enough to hold bed extension to lathe bed. 3. Unscrew stud from lathe bed (N1), and insert it into hole at end of bed extension (N2). 4.
Repair or replace immediately. 7.0 Electrical connections damaged or worn cord 2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts: 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.
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 Lathe will be connected. Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine is being wired. 4.
8.4 Cam tightness 8.6 Tool rest extension The clamping mechanisms of headstock, tailstock and tool rest base are pre-set by the manufacturer, and should not require adjustment. The extension (J, Figure 13) mounts to the tool rest base and offers greater reach for the tool rest when turning off the bed using the headstock at an angle, as shown. If one of them does not tighten properly against the bed when the locking handle is tightened, adjust it as follows. (Figure 11 uses the tailstock as the example.
3. Perform the desired procedure. 4. Unscrew the index pin until the spindle is released. Rotate spindle to next desired hole, and repeat. sure the keyway (N, Figure 16) in the quill is aligned with the locking handle. To remove the live center: 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 lock for this purpose. 4. Back off the tailstock and remove workpiece from lathe. 5.
Speed control handle: Rotate handle (B, Figure 20) to set speed, which is displayed as RPM (revolutions per minute) in the adjoining window (C). 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 tailstock in position. 3.
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 and lubricate quill and locking device. 8. Lighting; proper lighting is essential eliminate shadows and reduce eye strain. to 10.
10.4 Stock Selection Never use a steel face hammer and never drive the workpiece onto the spur center while it is mounted in the Lathe spindle. 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 removed to produce an octagon making the piece easier to rough down to a cylinder. 1. 2.
10.5 Cutting Techniques 10.5.3 Coves 10.5.1 Roughing Out 1. 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 tailstock end of the workpiece, roll the flute (hollowed-out portion) of the tool in the direction of the cut. See Figure 26.
6. metal screws are case hardened with deeper and sharper threads than wood screws.) 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 of workpiece. 4.
10.6.3 Wood Selection from what appears to be the center of the top of the workpiece. 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 worrying about drying or distortion. Once turning becomes comfortable, try green wood which cuts very easily.
10.7.2 To Shape Interior of Bowl 1. Stop lathe and move tailstock away. (You may want to remove the center from the tailstock to avoid bumping it with your elbow.) 2. Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just below centerline, at a right angle to the lathe ways. 3. Rotate workpiece by hand to check clearance. 4. Face off top of bowl by making a light shearing cut across the top of workpiece, from rim to center. 5.
purpose grease into the zerk fitting on the motor shaft (Figure 32) and the groove of the main spindle (Figure 33). 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.
13.0 Troubleshooting the JWL-1440VS Lathe Table 3 Symptom Possible Cause Correction Motor fails to develop full power. Power line overloaded. Undersized wires in supply system, or extension cord is too long. Correct overload condition. Running capacitor is bad. Worn motor. Excessive cut. Replace running capacitor. Replace motor. Reduce depth of cut. Worn or broken belt. Improper cooling of motor. Replace belt. Motor or spindle stalls or will not start. Increase supply wire size.
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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 flutes on your spindle blank. Locate the “9” in the “No. of Flutes” column; each flute angle will be 40°. The index pin should first be inserted into hole combination “A-1”. Make your first flute at this position.
16.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1800-274-6848 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.
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 ...................... Center Point for Spur Center ................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ JWL1440-102 ............ Faceplate .................................................
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 61 .............. JWL1440-161 ............ Motor (includes #62) ................................................ ...................................... 1 .................. JWL1440-MF............. Motor Fan (not shown)............................................. ...................................... 1 .................. JWL1440-MFC .......... Motor Fan Cover (not shown) .................................. ...................................... 1 .................
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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 .......................................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ JWL1440-203 ............ Stud ...................................................
16.3.1 JWL-1440VS Leg Set – Exploded View 16.3.2 JWL-1440VS Leg Set – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. 719402 ...................... JWL-1440VS Leg Set (includes #1 thru 6) .............. ...................................... 1 1 ................ JWL1440-401 ............ Leg ........................................................................... ...................................... 2 2 ................ TS-0208071 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw..........
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) ....... ...................................... 1 1 ................ JWL1440-301 ............ Extension Bed.......................................................... 20” ................................. 1 2 ................ TS-0209071 ...
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