JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase | 
 enlarge | Brand: Jet
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $2,347.00
Buy New: $1,849.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 9928
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 64 x 20 x 50
MPN: 708359
Model: 708359
UPC: 662755476990
EAN: 0662755476990
ASIN: B00064NGRE
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Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
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| Features:
| • | 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; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com
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
Product Description
From the ManufacturerDesigned to take on projects large and small, this 16- by 42-inch wood lathe is packed full of user-friendly features. A cast iron bed and legs team up to eradicate vibration for more precise turning applications. This 1-1/2 hp machine features a 16-inch swing and a 42-inch capacity between centers. An electronic inverter enables operation at any speed between 0 and 3,200 RPM. And, a digital readout makes it easy to monitor speed. The headstock slides to the end of the bedway for easy outboard turning. A spindle equipped with positive indexing in 10-degree increments means fast, efficient fluting or veining. A built in spindle lock enables quick and easy chuck and faceplate removal. Your purchase includes a 14-inch tool rest, 3-inch faceplate, spur center, live center, knockout bar, and a tool storage rackeverything necessary to get up and running.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Best machine I own April 15, 2008
This 1642 lathe is the best machine in my shop. It's robust and quite, the tool rest and tail stock glide across the ways with no effort.
Putting it together was easy, but you should have someone help you when lifting the motor and head stock.
Vince
 Jet 1642 March 28, 2008
Everything was as promised....on time and in excellent condition. Actually the delivery was faster than promised. They unloaded the lathe and put it just 4 feet from where I assemebled it. I love this unit, it has all of the things I wanted.
Jet 1642EVS a gem July 8, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Have had my 1642 for about eight months now. During this time I have roughed about four hundred bowls and boxes and finished nearly one hundred. The most demand placed on the machine has been coring using the McNaughton/Kelton system.
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!
I had help moving the disassembled machine from my driveway to my shop behind the house. A one ton chain hoist made machine assembly easy enough for a 72+ year old.
Before doing any serious turning I added a sand box to the machine with seven bags of 'play sand' to help stabilize the machine. The machine was leveled with a precision machinist level.
Initially I rejected the safety cage and left it hanging from the ceiling. While turning large winged bowls I was whacked in the hand more than once while reaching for the switch. 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.
Nearly all of my turnings start out very wet and badly out of balance. Adjustable cushioned machine mounts from ENCO have replaced the four adjustable feet to dampen vibration somewhat.
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. If one can find big wet wood, you need a big powerful lathe. 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. Most of my work is done on the last foot of the bed. The headstock is moved left only for hollowing using Kelton or Jamieson systems.
The machine is outstanding for a 1 1/2HP sixteen inch swing machine. I regret only that I didn't step up to the 2HP twenty inch swing big brother from Powermatic.
 JET LEMON April 12, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been having problems with my 1642 for the past 3 years. I have replaced all the bearing, spindle shaft and it still wont turn true. I have contacted the manufacturer and have gotten a run around every time I have called. When you are turning large bowls the 1-1/2 hp motor just cant handle it. If you are true craftmen and are doing accurate detail work I wouldn't sugesst buying the 1642. If you want quality customer service, do not buy the Jet 1642.
GREAT. The best lathe on the market. March 19, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are in the market for a HIGH QUALITY first rate lathe, this is it.
More than a hobby lathe, this is a first rate production tool. 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. The lathe easily turns a 15 inch by 10 inch thick WET cherry blank ( 52 lbs ) without a single slow down or problem. I invested several long days of research before ordering this lathe, and I would not ever consider anything other than a JET LATHE.
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