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JET 708360 JWL-1642EVS-2 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 230-Volt 1 Phase
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Our Price: $2,199.99
List Price: $3,121.00
Your Save: $ 921.01 ( 30% )
Sales Rank: #53427 (lower is better)
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group
Avg. Customer Rating: 
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Brand: Jet
EAN: 0662755477003
Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group
Model: 708360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 64 x 20 x 50
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JET 708360 JWL-1642EVS-2 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 230-Volt 1 Phase Features
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- Variable speed control for matching the tool speed to a wide variety of turning applications
- Weighs 420 pounds for optimal stability and reduced vibration
- Superior cam lock lever mechanisms for moving the headstocks, tool rests and tailstocks without any tools
- Superior cam lock lever mechanisms for moving the headstocks, tool rests and tailstocks without any tools Includes long tool rests, faceplates, live centers, spur centers, spindle locks, indexing locks and knockout bars for getting up and running posthaste
- Legs with special webbings for 2 by 4s or tool and sandbag shelving
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JET 708360 JWL-1642EVS-2 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 230-Volt 1 Phase Description
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Includes 16" x 42" 2 HP Woodworking Lathe - 708360, 14" Tool Rest, 6" Face Plate, Spur Center, Dual-Bearing Live Center, Live Center, Tooling Knockout, Spindle & Indexing Locks, Safety Shield & Brake Resistor, Wrench
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JET 708360 JWL-1642EVS-2 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 230-Volt 1 Phase customer reviews:
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BEST LATHE
Had the Jet 2hp 1642 for about a year now and have tried to write a review, maybe because I did not buy online. Well worth the money, very heavy and designed for the professional wood turner. If you like to brag, buy a Oneway, if you like to turn, buy a Jet 2Hp 1642 and save your money to buy nice wood. In my shop, I buy different makes of tools for how well they are built and to have the very best out of them, not the cost.
a very fine, well designed lathe
This lathe is a sleeper. Truly. I have researched lathes for months because i wanted exactly the right lathe. My requirements were, smooth operation, variable speed, quiet, vibration free and heavy.
After much research and hands on evaluation I decided on and purchased the jet jet 1642-2EVS (708360) 2 hp lathe. It is the first machine that I have ever purchased that was not assembled and at first was somewhat annoyed that is was still in the crate but assembly was relatively simple. I removed the parts piece by piece from the truck. the legs are very heavy and luckily i had help. The bed was very heavy and somewhat of a challange to get it up on the legs, but assembly was very simple. Every hole was perfectly aligned. It was in a crate, very well protected and neatly packed.
Before i go into the details of the lathe i would like to give you some information on the prodcuts that i did evaluate and consider. The first unit was the NOVA. It was ok, i thought rather light and expensive for what it really was. Everything was an add on, and it started at nearly $2,000. It didn't impress me. The DELTA was a nice lathe. Very clean design but it just didn't have the weight. It would have been my second choice. The ONEWAY. It was just too darn big. Really nice machine if you win the lottery. It just kind of screamed "look what i got" Too yuppie. It was my last choice.
So, anyway, i purchased the jet. I went for the two hp model only because i wanted a 220 unit. They have lower operating costs and the dollar difference wasn't that great. I was surprised that they do not come with a plug, but that was no big deal.
Tonight i cleaned it up and got it running. After all the research i did, i didn't realize it wouldn't take my Delta chuck. It has a 1-1/2 x 8 screw and my Delta accessories have a 1 x 8. No big deal, they have an adaptor. Phew!!!!!!!!!
Everything was in perfect allignment. I turned it on and just stood there admiring the smooth operation. I have no vibration at any speed. The lack of noise impressed me very much. I just cut a bunch of trial pieces. Magnificant. I can't express enough how happy i am with this selection. Everything about it is quality.
THE LAST ONE FOR ME !
Owned this Jet 2 HP lathe model 1642 over two years now and haven't any regrets. Very heavy duty for the price and compared to a Oneway, what's the difference, price or the bragging rights like the review said below. This is built like a tank, but runs like a Cadillac, very smooth while passing the nickel test over and over. I had test drove the 1 1/2 HP Jet and the 2 HP Oneway before buying this and for $100.00 more then the Jet 1 1/2 HP and $1500.00 less then the 2 HP Oneway, no brainer. Even tested the two delta 2 HP lathes same price, no thanks on steel beds, I only like iron cast. The Nova was nice to, I just don't like the snap together bed for the price. Saved my money for nice wood and more turning tools, also banking the extra dough.
"GREAT LATHE"
When I started looking for a bigger lathe, and I looked at all of them, I looked very seriously at oneway, because I already have one of thier chucks and some of thier other accesories and was very inpressed with them. However a friend of mine has a JET 1642 and turns out some very impressive segmented bowls with it... that recommendation and the quality of his lathe compared to the oneway price and the more versitile 1642EVS-2 did the trick. I bought the two horse 220 machine and I am really impressed with the balance and noise level,, (there is very little).
The machine will do much more than I am capable of and look forward to doing some more challenging projects. I already have turned a 12 inch green red oak bowl with no problem at all... as far as the machine is concerned...!!! Great lathe and and accesories that came with it.
I used to be a Delta biggot but have since bought more Jet tools, good equipment for the money.
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