Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-Inch X 20-Inch Wood Lathe

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Shaping, smoothing, finishing, fluting, and veining can now all be done on one efficient, portable machine. The Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12 x 20-Inch Wood Lathe is a dream come true for any lathe enthusiast with a home shop. Boasting a host of user-friendly features, like a cord wrap and built-in work light, this powerful machine handles both small and large projects with ease.

The JET JWL-1220 12 x 20-inch Wood Lathe offers: A powerful 3/4HP motor for turning bigger projects An indexing mechanism for fast, efficient fluting and veining Cam-lock mechanisms for tool-free adjustment of headstock, tailstock and tool rest base The stability of a heavy-duty cast-iron lathe bed

Moving the belt between the five available pulley positions is fast, tool-free, and easy.

This portable lathe supports stock up to 12 inches in diameter and 20 inches in length.

Precision details make use easy and intuitive. View full diagram.

The convenient worklight offers improved lighting right on the workpiece.

Powerful 3/4 HP Motor for Increased Capacity
Able to support stock measuring up to 12 inches in diameter and 20 inches in length, the JWL-1220 owes its robust performance to a powerful 3/4 HP motor that easily handles increased capacity without any interruption in its operation. The motor's flexibility allows you to tackle bigger projects or materials of various sizes without bogging down your lathe, and it also ensures consistent RPM through a much wider range of turning situations.

Cast-Iron Bed for Stability; Spindle Lock for Fast Fluting and Veining
A heavy-duty cast-iron lathe bed adds stability while dramatically limiting vibrations during operation so you enjoy precise results. Additionally, the spindle features a lock that makes it easier to remove faceplates, chucks, and other accessories with one hand. It also has indexing capabilities for fast and efficient fluting and veining operations.

Live Center and Hollow Tailstock for Efficient Boring
To help complete projects quickly and easily, and to tackle a range of jobs, the live center has a removable pin for boring through stock, while a hollow tailstock allows you to perform long hole boring for lamps and other vessels.

Cam-Lock Mechanism for Tool-Free Adjustments
Designed to be easy to operate, the JWL-1220 includes a cam-lock mechanism that gives you the freedom to adjust the headstock, tailstock, and tool-rest base without tools. There's also a built-in work light to illuminate your workspace as well as your workpiece while turning so you're able to see your results during every step of the work process.

Carry Handles and Cord Wrap for True Portability
Measuring 15.5 x 12 x 32 (WxHxD) and weighing 98.3 pounds, the truly portable JWL-1220 has integrated, large-diameter, retractable carry handles and a cord wrap for convenient storage of the six-foot power cord. It also comes with both six-inch and 10-inch tool-rests for versatility, a storage tray, and a three-inch faceplate.

For added peace of mind, the JWL-1220 is backed by a five-year warranty.

About JET: A History of Sharing New, Feature-Rich Products
Opened in 1958 after the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, Washington to Japan, JET began as a small dealer that sold air hoists and trolleys out of a single hardware store in Seattle. Over the years, JET has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings, but by the early 1970s, metalworking had become the base of their business line. And by the 1980s, JET had expanded into the realm of woodworking. Today, you'll find that JET offers a wide range of popular woodworking tools that are backed with best-in-class features and excellent service.

What's in the Box
Lathe, one six-inch tool-rest, one10-inch tool-rest, one faceplate, one drift rod, one live center, one spur center, one pair of safety goggles, one tool caddy, one work lamp, one owner's manual, warranty card, one three-millimeter hex wrench, and one five-millimeter hex wrench.

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Includes 12-in x 20-in 3/4 HP Woodworking Lathe - 708376

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 99 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 220 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0011TEG7C
• Item model number: JWL-1220
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,105 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #7 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Lathes

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent benchtop lathe., March 6, 2008

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DB in CA - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-Inch X 20-Inch Wood Lathe (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Jet 1220 is an excellent choice for people without a lot of shop space. It's similar to their venerable 1014 models which have been on the market for a while, but is considerably beefier and has somewhat larger capacity. Weighing in at almost 100 pounds, it's not really that portable, but the extra mass seems to help it run remarkably smoothly for a benchtop lathe. Jet also manufactures a bed extension which allows you to turn longer spindle work (the motor is powerful enough for most furniture work).

Jet's customer service is outstanding, by the way. I had a problem early on with the bolts on the tailstock and they shipped replacement parts the next day. I've now had the lathe over six months and it's been reliable.

I agree with the previous reviewer that electronic variable speed would be a really nice feature, though changing the speed manually by adjusting the belt only takes about 20 seconds or so.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jet 708376 JWL-1220, April 25, 2008

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J. Lewis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-Inch X 20-Inch Wood Lathe (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this lathe 2 months ago. First off the packing is adequite but not spectacular. Of course being over 100 lbs can afford some damage issues, especially as the unit sits straight up and its demensions make it high and wide. Remember that the unit must travel overseas to a dealer, through customs, stored in inventory then re-shipped to customer.

in any event my unit while the outside of the box had some issues :)
the unit itself came through unharmed.

This unit is heavy so be carfull. The two hand pulls on either end make transport easier. No problems to set up. Make sure you have a rag, to wipe off excess protective oil. Finish is typical with most of the jet tools....nice..no spurs..typical cast iron bed no rough spots.

With the 3/4 hp motor you do get added stability. I am a pen turner right now and the difference is very noticable. Very very quiet. My wife loves that..at least until I turn on the dust collector. Plan on smaller bowl turning which was the main reason for the change. The light comes in handy as well.varible spped would be nice, hear its in the works, maybe out by now. I'm a firm believer in the more gizmos the more possible breakdowns. As with the sister midi jet, changing belts are no problem.
after the first 2-3 changes your a pro.

Bottom line: This is a great product fair price, has a extention bed and
stand.You will totally enjoy..

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Lathe, January 26, 2008

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E. Holmquist (South Windsor, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-Inch X 20-Inch Wood Lathe (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had this lathe for about a year now and it has worked great. The only adjustment I needed to make out of the box was to loosen the nut under the tailstock to allow it to slide more freely when it was not locked down.

Over the long run, the set screws on the motor pulley tend to back out causing some noise and an odd feel when using the headstock handwheel. Fortunately this lathe is light enough to turn it over on the side and tighten them with an allan wrench which eliminates the problem. After a few hundred hours of operation, I have had to tighten these set screws twice.

I have so far used it to make bowls up to 10" diameter, pens, boxes, bottle stoppers, toys, Christmas ornaments and some furtature elements. It has performed all of these tasks with ease.

Variable speed would be a nice option on this lathe if Jet ever ugrades it