JET Variable Speed Wood Lathe

JET Wood Lathe Variable Speed Wood LatheBenchtop Wood Lathe

The JET Variable Speed Wood Lathe JWL is a compact and versatile benchtop woodturning machine designed for woodworking enthusiasts, DIY users, and experienced woodturners. With a 1/2 HP motor and solid cast iron construction, this lathe provides a stable platform for a variety of woodturning projects, including pens, bowls, spindles, and decorative wooden components.

The JWL-1015VS features a 10-inch swing and 15-1/2-inch distance between centers, making it suitable for many small and medium-sized woodturning projects. Its benchtop design allows it to fit conveniently into workshops where space is limited while still providing useful capacity for detailed woodworking applications.

One of the key features is its three-range variable speed system. The electronic speed dial allows adjustment within three belt-selected ranges: approximately 200–1050 RPM, 300–1750 RPM, and 600–3600 RPM. This speed flexibility allows woodworkers to select a suitable operating speed for different turning tasks, from roughing larger bowl blanks to finishing smaller spindle projects.

The lathe is built with a cast iron bed, headstock, and tailstock, providing a rigid and stable structure while helping reduce vibration during operation. A stable machine platform can help improve control and consistency when shaping wood with turning tools.

The JET JWL-1015VS also includes a 1-inch x 8 TPI spindle with MT2 taper, offering compatibility with standard woodturning accessories such as chucks and faceplates. Its 24-position indexing system can be useful for evenly spaced drilling, fluting, and decorative woodworking applications.

Included accessories are a live center, spur center, 6-inch tool support, 3-inch faceplate, and knockout rod. With its compact design, variable-speed control, indexing capability, and cast iron construction, this JET wood lathe is designed for a broad range of woodworking projects.

JET Wood Lathe Variable Speed Wood LatheBenchtop Wood Lathe  Product Information

• Brand: JET
• Model: JWL-1015VS
• Product Type: Variable Speed Wood Lathe
• Swing: 10 inches
• Distance Between Centers: 15-1/2 inches
• Motor: 1/2 HP
• Voltage: 115V
• Current: 3.2A
• Speed Range: 200–3600 RPM
• Speed System: Three-Range Variable Speed
• Spindle: 1 inch x 8 TPI
• Taper: MT2
• Indexing: 24 Positions
• Construction: Cast Iron Bed, Headstock and Tailstock
• Included Accessories: Live Center, Spur Center, 6-inch Tool Support, 3-inch Faceplate, Knockout Rod
• Warranty: 5 Years