Jet Tools JWL-1440VS Lathe User Manual


 
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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 Safety warnings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 JWL-1440VS hole pattern .......................................................................................................................... 7
6.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Mounting lathe to bench ............................................................................................................................. 8
6.4 Installing leg set .......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5 Mounting bed extension (optional accessory) ............................................................................................ 9
6.6 User-made storage shelf ............................................................................................................................ 9
7.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................. 10
7.1 Grounding instructions ............................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Voltage conversion ................................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Extension cords ........................................................................................................................................ 11
8.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 11
8.1 Headstock sliding ..................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 Headstock rotation ................................................................................................................................... 11
8.3 Tailstock movement ................................................................................................................................. 11
8.4 Cam tightness .......................................................................................................................................... 12
8.5 Tool rest ................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.6 Tool rest extension ................................................................................................................................... 12
8.7 Locking handles ....................................................................................................................................... 12
8.8 Spindle indexing ....................................................................................................................................... 12
8.9 Spur center: Installing/removing ............................................................................................................... 13
8.10 Live center: Installing/removing .............................................................................................................. 13
8.11 Spindle lock ............................................................................................................................................ 13
8.12 Face plate: Installing/removing ............................................................................................................... 13
8.13 Checking center alignment ..................................................................................................................... 14
9.0 Operating controls ........................................................................................................................................ 14
10.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 14
10.1 Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 14
10.2 Turning Tools ......................................................................................................................................... 15
10.3 Spindle Turning ...................................................................................................................................... 15
10.4 Stock Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 16
10.5 Cutting Techniques ................................................................................................................................ 17
10.6 Face Plate and Bowl Turning ................................................................................................................. 18
10.7 Bowl Turning Techniques ....................................................................................................................... 19
11.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 General procedures ................................................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Pulley lubrication .................................................................................................................................... 21
11.3 Belt and bearings replacement ............................................................................................................... 21
12.0 Optional accessory ..................................................................................................................................... 21
13.0 Troubleshooting the JWL-1440VS Lathe ................................................................................................... 22
14.0 Recommended Lathe Speeds (per diameter of workpiece) ....................................................................... 23
15.0 Indexer Positions ........................................................................................................................................ 24
16.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 25
16.1.1 JWL-1440VS Headstock Assembly – Exploded View ......................................................................... 25
16.1.2 JWL-1440VS Headstock Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................. 26
16.2.1 JWL-1440VS Bed Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................................... 28
16.2.2 JWL-1440VS Bed Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................................ 29
16.3.1 JWL-1440VS Leg Set – Exploded View .............................................................................................. 30
16.3.2 JWL-1440VS Leg Set – Parts List ....................................................................................................... 30
16.4.1 JWL-1440VS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View ............................................. 31
16.4.2 JWL-1440VS Extension Bed Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List ...................................................... 31
17.0 Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................................ 32