This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16”x 40” Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS Shown with optional guard # 719002 JET 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com Part No.
14. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply. 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and "horseplay" are careless acts that can result in serious injury. WARNING – To reduce risk of injury: 16. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2.
27. Use the correct cutting tool for the operation to be performed and keep all tools sharp. 33. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 28. Use low speeds for roughing and for long or large diameter work. If vibration occurs, stop the machine and correct the cause. 34. When stopping the lathe, never grab the workpiece or faceplate to slow it down. Let the work coast to a stop. 29.
3.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2 2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Table of contents............................................................................................................................................ 4 4.
4.0 Specifications Model number .................................................................................................................................... JWL-1640EVS Stock number ................................................................................................................................................ 719500 Motor and electricals: Motor type ...................................................................................................
Weights: Net weight (approx.) ..................................................................................................... ........................... 375 lbs Shipping weight (approx.).............................................................................................. ........................... 440 lbs Dimensions: Tool rest ...................................................................................................................................... 14 in. (356 mm) Leg footprint .
5.2 Tools required for assembly 5.0 Setup and assembly Hex keys, 6mm, 8mm Open end wrench, 14mm The Lathe must be disconnected from power during assembly. 5.3 Unpacking and cleanup 5.1 Shipping contents 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.
rod into mounting bracket. Release spring pin and it will snap into position as you slide support rod farther in. 3. Install outer collar and tighten set screw. 4. The guard can be pivoted to one of two positions: Operating mode (shown on front cover) or tilted back for stock loading (Figure 5-5). 5. Pull up on spring pin, and begin tilting guard, then release spring pin. When guard reaches either of the two positions, spring pin will engage. Figure 5-3: installing legs 5.4.
2. Have an assistant hold bed extension flush to end of lathe bed, and insert screws and washers provided with bed extension (P, Figure 5-6). Snug screws just enough to hold bed extension to lathe bed. It is recommended that the lathe be connected to a dedicated 15 amp circuit with a circuit breaker or fuse. If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse marked “D”. Local codes take precedence over recommendations. 3.
Figure 6-1: grounding IMPORTANT: The JWL-1640EVS Lathe cannot be run on a GFCI circuit. A lightning strike or power surge may cause inverter failure. When lathe is not in use, disconnect power plug, or have a 3or 4-pole disconnect installed on the power side. Figure 7-1: headstock movement 7.1.2 Rotation IMPORTANT: Remove anti-rotation block (Figure 7-2) with 4mm hex key before attempting to rotate headstock. 6.
Make sure tailstock is locked to bed (C) and quill is tightened (D) before turning a spindle on the lathe. 3. Mount tailstock on bed and lock it to verify adjustment. Repeat as needed. 4. Reinstall stud. 7.5 Tool rest See Figure 7-5. A 14-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 7-5) to slide base forward or back, and to angle it to the bed.
7.7 Locking handles through hole in handwheel and tap the end of spur center. Locking handles, such as H-Figure 7-5, are adjustable. Simply lift out on handle, rotate it on the pin, then release it, making sure it seats itself on the pin. 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. 7.8 Spindle indexing See Figure 7-7.
7.11 Live center and cone 6. The live center, shown in Figure 7-10, can be used without the cone. To remove cone from live center, first insert pin through hole in live center body as shown. If pin will not insert at first, rotate cone until pin can be inserted. The cone can now be removed by holding the body stationary while unscrewing cone. To remove face plate, engage spindle lock. Loosen both set screws in face plate, and turn face plate counterclockwise with face plate wrench to loosen. 7.
Change speed while lathe spindle is turning to avoid overstressing belt. Figure 7-13: speed range adjustment Figure 8-2: operating controls Forward/Reverse (F) When turning with a face plate, make sure both set screws on face plate are tight before reversing spindle direction. Failure to comply may cause face plate to spin loose from spindle. A.C. Inverter (mounted to rear of headstock) Figure 7-14 The 1640EVS Lathe uses the latest technology in A.C.
For safety and best performance, keep tools sharp. If a tool stops cutting or requires excessive pressure to make a cut, it needs to be sharpened. A number of brand name sharpening jigs and fixtures are available; however, a woodturner should learn to sharpen tools freehand. 9.0 Operation The information which follows is general in nature and not intended to be a complete course in woodturning.
Figure 9-2 shows the basic profile shapes in spindle turning. Figure 9-2 9.4 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 removed to produce an octagon making the piece easier to rough down to a cylinder. 1. 2.
9.5.2 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, start in the center between the two cuts and cut down each side to form the bead. Roll the tool in direction of cut. Figure 9-5 9.5.3 Coves 9.
9.6.1 Mounting Stock Use of a face plate is the most common method for holding a block of wood for turning bowls and plates: Figure 9-8 5. Repeat from the left side. The two cuts should meet at the bottom and leave a clean "V" cut. 6. Additional cuts may be taken to add to either the depth or width of the cut. 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.
9.6.2 Faceplate or Chuck? other gouges. Most average sized bowl work can be accomplished with a 3/8" or 1/2" bowl gouge. While faceplates are the simplest, most reliable method of holding a block of wood for turning, chucks can also be used. As there are dozens of chucks to choose from, the woodturner should first consider all the different types of turning that will be done, and read reports or discuss with other turners who own chucks before making a decision.
bowl to ensure a clean, sweeping curve through the piece. 10. Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1/2" or 3/8" bowl gouge. Leave additional material at base of bowl for support while turning interior. This will be removed later. Should there be a few small ridges left, a light cut with a large domed scraper can even out the surface.) 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).
1. Disconnect lathe from power source. 2. Loosen pivot lock handle (A, Figure 9-12) and lift up tension handle (B) to raise motor. 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. 3. Tighten pivot lock handle (A) to secure motor in raised position. 4. Slip belt off pulleys. 5. Loosen two set screws on handwheel (C). 10.1 General procedures 6.
11.0 Troubleshooting JWL-1640EVS Lathe Table 2 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. Low voltage. Request voltage check from power company and correct low voltage condition. Worn motor. Excessive cut. Replace motor. Reduce depth of cut. Worn or broken belt. Improper cooling of motor. Replace belt.
12.0 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 14” to 16” 190 400 560 16” to 20” 175 325 450 20” to 24” 175 260 375 Table 3 13.
14.0 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. 14.1.
14.1.2 JWL-1640EVS Headstock Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ JWL1642-102 ............ Spur Center ............................................................. MT2 ............................... 1 2 ................ 6294736 .................... Faceplate ................................................................. 3” .................................. 1 3 ................ 6295796 .................... Nylon Insert Socket Set Screw ...................
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 61 .............. JWL1640EVS-161..... Inverter Upper Cover ............................................... ..................................... 1 62 .............. JWL1640EVS-162..... Inverter..................................................................... VFD007E11A ............... 1 63 .............. JWL1640EVS-163..... Inverter Lower Box................................................... ..................................... 1 64 ..............
14.2.1 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Exploded View 14.2.2 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ JWL1640EVS-201..... Knob ........................................................................ ..................................... 1 2 ................ JWL1640EVS-202..... Access Door (With Magnets) ................................... ..................................... 1 3 ................ TS-2248252 ..............
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14.3.2 JWL-1640EVS Bed and Stand Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ JET-113..................... JET Logo ................................................................. 113 x 47 mm ................. 1 2 ................ JWL1440-202 ............ Bed .......................................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ JWL1440-203 ............ Stud .............................................
14.4.1 JWL-1640EVS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View 14.4.2 JWL-1640EVS 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 .
14.5.1 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View 14.5.2 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. 719002 ...................... Lathe Guard Assembly (includes #1 thru 3) ............ ........................................ 1 ................ JWL1642-179 ............ Guard ....................................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ JWL1642-187 .........
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16.0 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.
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