Jet JWL-1642EVS 16" X 42" Woodworking Lathe
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No matter how many projects you turn you'll never stop appreciating the quality and value of a Jet lathe.
If you are in the market for a wood turning lathe or you want to upgrade your existing lathe, look no further! This beauty is by far the best on the marketing for a lathe its size - period! The JWL-1642 offers a solid cast iron bed and legs to give it plenty of weight for vibration dampening.
Standard items include long tool rests, faceplates, live centers, spur centers, spindle locks, indexing locks and knockout bars. These items let you get up and turning right away. Our superior cam lock lever mechanisms enable you to move the headstocks, tool rests and tailstocks without any tools. The legs have special webbings cast into them to accept 2x4s for supporting a solid shelf for tool and sand bags.

The Jet 1642 Woodworking Lathe features a 16" swing and 42" between centers for  plenty of turning capacity. A Reeves variable speed drive lets you index between eight speeds, ranging from 450 RPM to 3,000 RPM. The headstock swivels 360 degrees, has positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees, and can be positioned anywhere along the bed ways for the most comfortable turning position. You can also index the spindle every 10 degrees for fluting and veining. Faceplates and chucks can be more readily removed by using the built-in spindle lock.

• Heavy duty cast-iron lathe bed and legs add stability while dampening vibration
• Electronic inverter lets you operate the machine at any speed from 0-3200 RPM.
• Digital readout allows operator to dial in the desired speed for best results.
• High/low speed change lever quickly changes the belt positions.
• Spindle has positive locking indexing in 10 degree increments for fast efficient fluting and veining operations.
• Built-in spindle locks let you remove or replace faceplates and chucks with ease.
• Cam-lock mechanisms allow adjustments of headstock, tailstock and tool rest base without having to use tools.
• Special cast-in webbings in legs accept 2 X 4's or a 2 X 12 to construct a solid tool or sandbag shelf.
• Tools storage basket conveniently holds chisels and other tools within easy reach of operator.

Larger capacity
Eight speeds - from 450 to 3,000 RPM
4" ram travel on tailstock
Moveable head