JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable...

JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed ... | Best machine I own

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JET 708359 JWL-164...

	JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed ... WMH Tool Group WMH Tool Group average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

From the Manufacturer Designed 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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GREAT. The best lathe on the market.

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.

Best machine I own

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

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Jet 1642EVS a gem

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.

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Jet 1642

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.

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