Buy JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 PhaseJET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase Product Description:
- 1-1/2-horsepower electronic woodworking lathe
- 16-inch swing, 42-inches between centers; variable speed (0-3,200 rpm)
- Cast-iron bed and legs
- Includes lathe, tool rest, faceplate, spur center, live center, knockout bar, tool storage rack
- 410-pounds for reduced vibration; 63-1/2 by 20 by 50-inches; 5-year warranty
Product Description
The JET 16in. x 42in. EVS Pro Wood Lathe is a one of a kind machine for the true wood turner. With a 1.5 HP motor and electronic inverter, you can operate the machine at any speed from 50 to 3200 RPM for optimum wood lathe performance. Speeds: 50-3,200, Spindle Lock: Yes, allows for ease of removing chucks and faceplates, Swing: Swing over bed: 16 in., Includes: Swing over tool rest base: 12 in., Material Type: Cast iron, metal, Motor Voltage: 115 (prewired 115V), Spindle Diameter (in.): Spindle nose: 1 1/4 in. x 8 TPI, Ram Travel (in.): 4, Variable Speed: Spindle speeds: infinite, Amps: 4.6, Mount Type: Stand alone, Hole Diameter (in.): Hole through tailstock: 3/8in., Motor Phase(s): 3, Distance Between Center of Holes (in.): Distance between centers: 42in.
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful.
A Lathe For All Seasons
By Marc Ruby™
Buying a lathe it one of the hardest decisions you will make in putting a shop together. The possibilities are endless, and, as you move up the price curve the cost of a misjudgment can get terrifying. Unless you are willing to settle for a mini-lathe (Jet makes several good lathes in that category as well) the bigger a lathe you can buy (up to a limit) the happier you will be in the long run.The 1642, right in the middle of the price range can turn up to a 16" inch diameter bowl and up to 40+ inches in length - in other words, a small log - is one possibility you should seriously consider. At 400+ pounds it is solid enough to dampen vibration without taking a crew to assemble or move it. With a 1-1/2 horsepower motor it has enough power to do just about everything you might want to do.Spindle speed is controlled by a two-position belt drive (0 - 1700 rpm or 0 - 3200 rpm) and is continuously variable over those ranges. While variable speed isn't a necessity, it's amazing how quickly you learn to depend on the ability to change speed as you turn. This is a superior piece of equipment and to get something better you would have to spend at least twice as much.There are exactly two things I don't like about this lathe. One is trivial, I would have likes an optional hand turning wheel instead of having to grab a cylindrical turning bar to turn the work about manually. This is only a problem with pieces that are too small to grab onto - like pen mandrels. The other issue is that, to turn a bowl over 16" you have to run the head to the other end of the lathe, rather than turn it in place. This means the lathe takes up a bit more space and is slightly less convenient. But if you are working in that size range you probably should be looking at a more specialized tool.I would rate this a best buy for the amateur through semi-professional woodshop. I've been using one for a while now, and I've had no reason to regret the decision. Keep in mind that, whatever lathe you buy, your next really big expense will be equipping it with all the neat gadgets that make woodturning a world of it's own.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Jet 1642
By Steven Lewis
I have owned this lathe for over a year and have been more than pleased with it's performance. I purchased it at a woodworker's show so I eliminated shipping woes. It was easy to set up, but you will need three people. The electric variable speed control has a nice digital readout on the front of the headstock unlike the Delta 1642 which doesn't. The on/off switch is located on the headstock a feature I like. Wherever you have the headstock positioned on the lathe bed, the switch is right there with you. The switch also has an additional safety feature where if there is a power loss, the switch will have to be recycled before power is regained. Nothing worse than to have it start spinning if your not ready if power is reset. The index system is the only feature I'm not happy with. The three hole pin system is a burden to work with and they're not numbered. The Delta 1642's indexing system is numbered and easier to use. The Jet headstock is much beefier that the Delta. I mounted a large chunk of walnut and had no problems with vibrations or wobbles at low speeds under 800. Once the chunk was trued out, speeds over 800 were no problem just a slight wobble. I built a balast box and filled it with 300 lbs of sandbags and and it greatly improved the stability. The Jet legs are manufactured with brackets that will hold 2 x 4s which is the framework for my balast box. You can see the plans for it on www.woodcentral.com. I can slide the Headstock all the way to the end of the bed and turn bowls with no problem. Overall, I'm totally satisfied and I would recommend the Jet 1642 as a mid-size lathe selection over the Delta.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.Cadillac of Lathes
By J. Schofield
Jet really thought of everything on this lathe. I previously had a 1/2 HP lathe with turning headstock and one of those cheap stands they typically come with. This thing is HEAVY. The stand is basically two sets of cast iron legs that weigh quite a bit all by themselves. The features on this lathe make it a pleasure to use. The variable speed is simply a dial that works like one of those pushbutton/turning light switches so you can dial in any speed you like. The electronic readout is really neat too. It also has forward/reverse so you can reverse the direction for sanding.If you're in the market for a lathe, don't opt for the cheap solution like I originally did. If you're going to get a lathe, get a good one like this one. The features it has and its convienences allow you to get better and better at the lathe over time instead of fighting the equipment. You will end up needing a little more than 1/2 HP over time. This lathe rivals ANY of those costing much more. The only way I wouldn't seriously consider this lathe was if I were going to do many large bowls.It never has failed to do anything I asked it to do and I've had it for about 1 year now.
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