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JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

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Unrivaled speed control
60-3600 RPM variable speed
Optimally designed speed ranges
Forward to reverse is a smooth transition
Innovative ratchet style belt tension system (patent pending)

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JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

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Product description

The JET 1221VS is different from anything we've made before. In truth, it’s different from anything that anybody has ever made before. The design is better. The features are better. The entire turning experience is better. And it all focuses on one concept… Control.

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Technical Details

Part Number

JWL-1221VS

Item Weight

137 pounds

Product Dimensions

32.8 x 14.6 x 21.2 inches

Origin

China

Item model number

719200

Color

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Power Source

corded-electric

Horsepower

Item Package Quantity

Cord Length

4 Feet

Number of Handles

Speed

3600 RPM

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Batteries Required?

Warranty Description

5 year

Additional Information

ASIN

B00BGBVJCU

Customer Reviews

99 customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#21,256 in Tools & Home Improvement (See top 100)
#2 in Tools & Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Lathes > Wood Lathes

Shipping Weight

160 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Date First Available

February 14, 2013

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4.4 out of 5 stars

5 star		71%
4 star		18%
3 star		2%
2 star		4%
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Great lathe

ByDavid A. Fuesson May 23, 2013

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The only serious limitation on this lathe, the 21" length, will be removed in June with the shipment of the 42" bed extension. Three speed ranges and continuous digital speed control makes for quick convenient speed control for all turning needs. Smooth operation, quiet, this lathe is quickly becoming my main workhorse. One minor drawback is that you cannot listen to AM radio while using this lathe. The digital speed control interferes with the AM signal. Finally, while it is suitable for bench top operation, at 160 lbs you will likely want to mount it on a custom stand or purchase the factory stand.

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stone turning

ByBilly T. Lordon June 20, 2013

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This lathe is way more than I expected, It is very well built and quality parts are used.
I have never seen a lathe with such a wide speed range.
It is a 115 volt motor but works just fine with 110 volt and is a standard plug type.
I turn stone, some starting at 100 pounds and unbalanced and starting rpm at 60 rpm I can now turn safely
even turning logs.
The price is at 799.00 but would expect to pay way more!!!
July the 1st the price will go up so if you can't decide, push the buy button because it is so worth it even after the price hike your going to get a great deal!

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The digital variable speed control is amazing and makes working with the lathe incredibly easy

ByHunteron November 23, 2016

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Ordered the JET JWL_1221VS from Amazon and received it on-time as usual. The Styrofoam inside the box was severely damaged and I was concerned that the lathe had been dropped. The tail-stock was not tightened however, and had caused the damage to the Styrofoam. As other reviews on here, the drive center and tail stock center were slightly out of alignment which was fixed by loosening the adjustment screws underneath and shimming it over.
The digital variable speed control is amazing and makes working with the lathe incredibly easy. There is no guess work on the speed as the read out tells you exactly what it is.

Great product.

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Good lathe but with a few flaws

ByDavid Peterson January 28, 2014

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I used this lathe for about 2.5 years before upgrading to something larger. In that time it served me well but it does have its flaws.

* The clamped-down tailstock will slide backward when the quill is screwed tightly against a piece of work. It still applies enough pressure to hold work but makes the lathe feel cheap.
* Tool rests are not at all smooth and need to be filed/sanded smooth. Your skews will grab like crazy without the rests being smoothed, and you might as well give your skew corners a light bevel too.
* The live center's mandrel is hollow so if you poke it out using the included knockout bar you might wind up popping out the bearing & cup. An alternative is to wind in the quill all the way which will push out any tailstock piece.
* The bearings gave out after about 18 months

So overall this is a solid product yet it's in no way a "pro" product. Good for beginners and learners but I don't expect that someone who turns a lot will keep this lathe around for a long time. I still give it four stars though because it offers good value and ergonomics.

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A Good Lathe

ByDBrownon April 27, 2013

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I just received this lathe yesterday and this is my initial review. I will update it after I have some real turning experience with it. My previous lathe was a mini with 1/2 hp motor that I have had for about 20 years. Now I want to turn some bowls and so decided to upgrade to this Jet 1221VS. I have a lot of woodworking experience, but not much with lathes.

Shipping took 4 days - I ordered it Monday, using Prime shipping and selected the scheduled delivery for Wednesday between 12:00 and 3:00. The lathe didn't arrive until Friday around 5:30 PM. This didn't bother me, as I was more concerned that it arrive without damage, which it did. Packaging was fine and I was able to load it onto my dolly and transport it down the bulkhead stairs to my workshop. No real problem there. It weighs about 130 lbs and I used a hoist to lift it onto my lathe stand.

I plugged it in and turned it on. It seems to work fine. Here's where I get into the nit-picking:

1) This lathe did not come with a few small but essential tools: a knock-out bar for the MT2 fittings and the 3mm Allen wrench necessary to loosen the set screws locking the faceplate to the spindle.

2) I removed the faceplate and screwed my Barracuda chuck onto the 1x8 spindle. I was dismayed to watch it wobble when I powered up the lathe. I tried my Nova chuck with the same result. After delving into it further, I noticed that the faceplate screwed right up tight to the spindle shoulder, but the two chucks would not screw on past the smaller (1" shoulder). I fashioned a shim out of 1/4" Baltic birch plywood and found that both chucks ran true. I will mill a spacer from 1/8" brass stock, and this should take care of the problem. Still, disappointing, as the chucks I used were not out of the ordinary.

I think I'm going to like this lathe. It is heavy, solid, and smooth running. After I have had some experience with it I will update this review. For now, I think 4-stars is about right.

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Best one for the cost

ByCourtneyEon December 15, 2016

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Husband loves this! He has been looking at them for years, and I finally bit the bullet and purchased this for him as an early Christmas gift. The things he is making are REALLY nice. My dad also has a similar one- and they both say this is the better of the two. My husband did a lot of research on these- and if you don't want to spend thousands- this is supposed to be the best one for your money.

I will say that you do need a lot of accessories to go along with the lathe. Yes this machine will turn the wood- but you need to tools to chisel the wood and different attachments for different projects. I guess I did not realize this. We ended up spending hundreds of dollars more on accessories- but you're going to do that no matter which one you buy.

For the money this one rocks!

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Five Stars

Robust, quiet and impressive Read more

Published 3 days ago by NC

This lathe is perfect for beginners

This lathe is perfect for beginners. It lets me change the speed easily as I'm working and is great for making bowls and small projects.Read more

Published 4 days ago by Nicole Cook

Great first time lathe! Digital variable speed is the way to go!

What a great lathe. A lot of over spray on the bottom of the banjo. Was able to clean it up with file. Other than that! What a great lathe. Absolutely love it. No complaints.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Dave

thank you

it arrived in a timely manner. thank you. one part has gone bad...the jet people are very easy to work with.Read more

Published 3 months ago by Anonymous Person

Great

Love the lathe. I have used this model before so I knew what I wanted. The lathe came when expected and was in great shape and runs smoothly.Read more

Published 3 months ago by starrbright

BUT YOU WILL KEEP THIS ONE BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT.

When you are bitten by the woodturners bug, you will in time upgrade. BUT YOU WILL KEEP THIS ONE BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT.Read more

Published 4 months ago by Bob

Five Stars

It was an outstanding purchase and a perfect product Read more

Published 4 months ago by Amazon Customer

The Favorite Tool in My Workshop!

Two years ago I asked for this lathe for Christmas. I must have been good that year, because I got what I asked for several weeks before Christmas even!Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. DeHority

Solid lathe at a good price.

Always impressed with Jet tools, and this is no exception. The speed control is simply amazing, the belt change mechanism is innovative and easy to use.Read more

Published 5 months ago by PeasnCheese

Lousy customer service from Jet. Can't tell about the lathe yet since the first was defective.

One star rating because of Jet customer service. Grumpy customer service. Grumpy technical support and zero follow up after a phone call and tech support listening to the problem...Read more

Published 6 months ago by Bruce Selyem

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