The JET JWL-1220VS brings the
versatility of variable speed to this very
popular lathe.
JET JWL-1220VS Variable Speed Lathe
Our JET mini lathes set the industry standard for years. Now, the new JET JWL-1220VS lathe brings variable speed to this instantly popular machine. Add the JWL- 1220BE 28” bed extension and the JET JWL-1220VS 50” between centers capacity rivals that of many larger, more expensive lathes.
The JET JWL-1220VS lathes are built using our time honored heavy cast iron technology to insure
maximum accuracy and the long-term durability that makes the JET JWL-1220VS Wood Lathe an even greater value.
Power and Speeds
| | | | Pulley Position |
| | | Low | Mid | High |
The JET JWL-1220VS lathe features a | | | 1 / 2 | 3 / 4 | 5 / 6 |
3/4HP motor (115V only) that runs | Speed | 1 | 200/330 | 500/760 | 1100/1800 |
strong, smooth and consistent. Mounted | | 2 | 270/450 | 700/1000 | 1500/2400 |
directly below the bed, the motor is out of | | 3 | 340/560 | 900/1300 | 2000/3000 |
the way yet easily accessible from the | | | | | |
| 4 | 410/680 | 1000/1600 | 2300/3600 |
front for belt tensioning. Tool-free levers | | | | | |
| 5 | 470/800 | 1200/1800 | 2700/4300 |
on the front of the JET JWL-1220VS | | | | | |
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Wood Lathe make adjusting belt tension quick and easy.
The JWL-1220VS uses a sophisticated electronic speed control along with finely machined six step pulleys that together provide total spindle RPM control within a huge overall speed range of 200 to 4300 RPM! The electronic speed control dial has 5 numerical dial settings which allow making very specific RPM settings easy. Pulley position #1 is the largest diameter step on the spindle shaft, #6 the smallest diameter step. Using the chart above (included on the machine) one can set the speed as desired.
The variable speed controls are
powerful but simple to operate. Changing the belt position on the JET JWL-1220VS Wood Lathe step pulleys is fast and tool-free. Release the belt tension using the front-mounted levers and then slip the
