Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 16”x 40” Woodturning Lathe
- 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
- 2.0 About this manual
- 3.0 Table of contents
- 4.0 Specifications
- 5.0 Setup and assembly
- 6.0 Electrical connections
- 7.0 Adjustments
- 7.1 Headstock movement
- 7.2 Tailstock movement
- 7.3 Removing items from bed
- 7.4 Cam tightness
- 7.5 Tool rest
- 7.6 Tool rest extension
- 7.7 Locking handles
- 7.8 Spindle indexing
- 7.9 Spur center: Installing/removing
- 7.10 Live center: Installing/removing
- 7.11 Live center and cone
- 7.12 Spindle lock
- 7.13 Face plate: Installing/removing
- 7.14 Checking center alignment
- 7.15 Speed Change
- 8.0 Operating controls
- 9.0 Operation
- 10.0 Maintenance
- 11.0 Troubleshooting JWL-1640EVS Lathe
- 12.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds
- 13.0 Optional accessories
- 14.0 Replacement Parts
- 14.1.1 JWL-1640EVS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View
- 14.1.2 JWL-1640EVS Headstock Assembly – Parts List
- 14.2.1 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Exploded View
- 14.2.2 JWL-1640EVS Controller Assembly – Parts List
- 14.3.1 JWL-1640EVS Bed and Stand Assemblies – Exploded View
- 14.3.2 JWL-1640EVS Bed and Stand Assembly – Parts List
- 14.4.1 JWL-1640EVS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View
- 14.4.2 JWL-1640EVS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List
- 14.5.1 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View
- 14.5.2 JWL-1640EVS Guard Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List
- 15.0 Electrical Connections for JWL-1640EVS
- 16.0 Warranty and Service

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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
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13.0 Optional accessories
These accessory items, purchased separately, can enhance the functionality of your lathe. Contact your dealer
to order, or call JET at the phone number on the cover.
719001 ...... Tailstock Swing Away
719002 ...... Guard
719401 ...... 20" Extension Bed w/ Post