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Introducti on This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for a Model JWL-1442VS Wood Lathe. This ma nual contains instructions on
installation, safety precautions, general operati ng procedures, maintenance instructions and parts
breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed t o pr ovide years of t r ouble f r ee oper at ion if
used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments,
please contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also be reached at our web
site: www.waltermeier.com.
Specifications Model Number ................................................................................................................ JWL -1442VSK
Stock Number ........................................................................................................................ 708358K
Motor ........................................................ TEFC 1HP, 1PH, 115V/230V, Prewired 115V. 60Hz, 11/5. 5A
Switch ................................................................................................. manu al, paddle style with lockout
Construction:
Headstock .......................................................................................................................... cast iron
Tailstock ............................................................................................................................. c ast iron
Bed .................................................................................................................................... cast iron
Tool Rest ............................................................................................................................ cast iron
Stand ................................................................................................................................. cast iron
General Dimensions:
Swing Over Bed (in.) .................................................................................................................... 14
Swing Over Tool Rest Base (in.) ................................................................................................... 1 0
Distance Between Centers, maximum (in.)..................................................................................... 42
Headstock:
Spindle Thread, Inboard (in.)................................................................................................ 1 x 8TPI
Spindle Thread, Outboard (in.) ............................................................................... 3/4-16 UNF (L.H.)
Hole through Spindle (in.) ............................................................................................................ 3/8
Spindle Center to Floor, approx. (in.) ....................................................................................... 43-1 /2
Spindle Taper .................................................................................................................... #2 Morse
Headstock Rotation (deg.) .......................................................................................................... 360
Positive Stops (deg.) .................................................................................45, 90, 135, 180, 270, 360
Spindle Speeds (RPM) .......................................(eight): 450, 600, 850, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300, 3000
Drive Pulley System ............................................................................................................. Reeves
Locking System ......................................................................................................... cam (tool-less)
Faceplate Provided (in.).................................................................................................................. 6
Indexing ................................................................................. positive locking, 10 degree increments
Tailstock:
Hole through Tailstock (in.) .......................................................................................................... 3 /8
Tailstock Taper .................................................................................................................. #2 Morse
Ram Travel (in.) ............................................................................................................................. 4
Locking System ......................................................................................................... cam (tool-less)
Tool Rest:
Base Locking System ................................................................................................. cam (tool-less)
Tool Rest Provided (in.) ................................................................................................................ 1 2
Weight:
Net, approximate (lbs.) ............................................................................................................... 355
Shipping, approximate (lbs.) ....................................................................................................... 375
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was publis hed, but beca use of our policy of
continuous improvement, Walter Meier reserves the right to change specificat io ns at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.