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JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase
Includes 16" x 42" 1-1/2 HP Woodworking Lathe - 708359, 14" Tool Rest, 6" Face Plate, Spur Center, Dual-Bearing Live Center, Live Center, Tooling Knockout, Spindle & Indexing Locks, Safety Shield & Brake Resistor, Wrench
Take the awesome turning capacity of a 16-inch swing and 42 inches between centers, mount a 1-1/2 hp motor on it, and you?ve got a lathe that?s as close to perfection as we?ve seen. It?s as well suited to candlesticks as it is to table legs and bowls, and its features are truly user-friendly. Any speed you like from 0 to 3,200 rpm is at your fingertips, tracked precisely by a digital readout. Convenient cam lock levers let you move the headstock, 14-inch tool rest and tailstock without any tools, something so cool we think other makers should emulate it. We also like the built-in spindle lock for quick and easy chuck and faceplate removal. And here?s something else we found invaluable: You can positive-index the spindle every 10 degrees to make fluting and veining operations a breeze. The whole machine is impressively stable, as its bed and legs are made of cast iron and it weighs it at more than 400 pounds, and we felt no vibration whatsoever, even at the highest speed. The legs are built to accept 2-by-4s in case you want to add a storage shelf, but there?s already a handy tool basket included. It?s a beautiful lathe, a pleasure to use, and we think you can?t go wrong with it whether you?re an experienced turner or contemplating your first pen.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase Accessories
 Jet 709952 Spindle Adaptor 1-1/4-Inchx8 TPI to 1-Inchx8 TPI
Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning
PSI Woodworking LA11418 Headstock Spindle Adapter (1-1/4-Inch-by-8tpi to 1-Inch-by-8tpi Chuck)
PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 8 Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set
PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System
1 1/4 - 8 TPI - STRONGHOLD CHUCK PACKAGE
Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish
PSI Woodworking CJAWFJ2 Jumbo Flat Jaws
MSA Safety Works 817893 Adjustable Faceshield
Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan
JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase Reviews
This 1642 lathe is the best machine in my shop. Vince Putting it together was easy, but you should have someone help you when lifting the motor and head stock. It's robust and quite, the tool rest and tail stock glide across the ways with no effort.
A one ton chain hoist made machine assembly easy enough for a 72+ year old. The most demand placed on the machine has been coring using the McNaughton/Kelton system. I regret only that I didn't step up to the 2HP twenty inch swing big brother from Powermatic. The machine is outstanding for a 1 1/2HP sixteen inch swing machine.
I manage to muck up the spindle thread during installation and had to opportunity to test the really outstanding service support for the machine from WMH Tool Group. The headstock is moved left only for hollowing using Kelton or Jamieson systems. During this time I have roughed about four hundred bowls and boxes and finished nearly one hundred. Adjustable cushioned machine mounts from ENCO have replaced the four adjustable feet to dampen vibration somewhat. Initially I rejected the safety cage and left it hanging from the ceiling.
The machine was leveled with a precision machinist level. Nearly all of my turnings start out very wet and badly out of balance. Before doing any serious turning I added a sand box to the machine with seven bags of 'play sand' to help stabilize the machine. While this machine is a huge step up from the fifteen inch Craftsman I had previously I regret that I failed to bite the bullet and buy the Powermatic 3520 with two horsepower. In my case, the longest spindle turned has been shorter than the diameter of many of my bowls. The sliding head is likely my favorite feature. If one can find big wet wood, you need a big powerful lathe.
Have had my 1642 for about eight months now. I had help moving the disassembled machine from my driveway to my shop behind the house. Two adjustments were made to the machine, the safety cage was permanently installed on the machine and a safety kill switch was installed on the legs at the tailstock. Most of my work is done on the last foot of the bed. While turning large winged bowls I was whacked in the hand more than once while reaching for the switch.
I have replaced all the bearing, spindle shaft and it still wont turn true. When you are turning large bowls the 1-1/2 hp motor just cant handle it. I have been having problems with my 1642 for the past 3 years. If you want quality customer service, do not buy the Jet 1642. If you are true craftmen and are doing accurate detail work I wouldn't sugesst buying the 1642. I have contacted the manufacturer and have gotten a run around every time I have called.
More than a hobby lathe, this is a first rate production tool. The lathe easily turns a 15 inch by 10 inch thick WET cherry blank ( 52 lbs ) without a single slow down or problem. If you are in the market for a HIGH QUALITY first rate lathe, this is it. I invested several long days of research before ordering this lathe, and I would not ever consider anything other than a JET LATHE. I decided to try running it on 110 volts before changing over to 220, that was 3 months ago and I see no need to convert.
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