16-inch swing, 42 inches between centers; variable speed (0-3,200 rpm)
Cast-iron bed and legs
Includes lathe, tool rest, faceplate, spur center, live center, knockout bar, tool storage rack
Editorial Review:
From the Manufacturer
Designed to take on projects large and small, this 16- by 42-inch wood lathe is packed full of user-friendly features. A cast iron bed and legs team up to eradicate vibration for more precise turning applications. This 1-1/2 hp machine features a 16-inch swing and a 42-inch capacity between centers. An electronic inverter enables operation at any speed between 0 and 3,200 RPM. And, a digital readout makes it easy to monitor speed. The headstock slides to the end of the bedway for easy outboard turning. A spindle equipped with positive indexing in 10-degree increments means fast, efficient fluting or veining. A built in spindle lock enables quick and easy chuck and faceplate removal. Your purchase includes a 14-inch tool rest, 3-inch faceplate, spur center, live center, knockout bar, and a tool storage rackeverything necessary to get up and running.
Take the awesome turning capacity of a 16-inch swing and 42 inches between centers, mount a 1-1/2 hp motor on it, and you've got a lathe that's as close to perfection as we've seen. It's as well suited to candlesticks as it is to table legs and bowls, and its features are truly user-friendly. Any speed you like from 0 to 3,200 rpm is at your fingertips, tracked precisely by a digital readout. Convenient cam lock levers let you move the headstock, 14-inch tool rest and tailstock without any tools, something so cool we think other makers should emulate it. We also like the built-in spindle lock for quick and easy chuck and faceplate removal. And here's something else we found invaluable: You can positive-index the spindle every 10 degrees to make fluting and veining operations a breeze. The whole machine is impressively stable, as its bed and legs are made of cast iron and it weighs it at more than 400 pounds, and we felt no vibration whatsoever, even at the highest speed. The legs are built to accept 2-by-4s in case you want to add a storage shelf, but there's already a handy tool basket included. It's a beautiful lathe, a pleasure to use, and we think you can't go wrong with it whether you're an experienced turner or contemplating your first pen.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Best machine I own:
This 1642 lathe is the best machine in my shop. It's robust and quite, the tool rest and tail stock glide across the ways with no effort.
Putting it together was easy, but you should have someone help you when lifting the motor and head stock. Vince
Jet 1642:
Everything was as promised....on time and in excellent condition. Actually the delivery was faster than promised. They unloaded the lathe and put it just 4 feet from where I assemebled it. I love this unit, it has all of the things I wanted.
Jet 1642EVS a gem:
Have had my 1642 for about eight months now. During this time I have roughed about four hundred bowls and boxes and finished nearly one hundred. The most demand placed on the machine has been coring using the McNaughton/Kelton system.
I manage to muck up the spindle thread during installation and had to opportunity to test the really outstanding service support for the machine from WMH Tool Group!
I had help moving the disassembled machine from my driveway to my shop behind the house. A one ton... more info
JET LEMON:
I have been having problems with my 1642 for the past 3 years. I have replaced all the bearing, spindle shaft and it still wont turn true. I have contacted the manufacturer and have gotten a run around every time I have called. When you are turning large bowls the 1-1/2 hp motor just cant handle it. If you are true craftmen and are doing accurate detail work I wouldn't sugesst buying the 1642. If you want quality customer service, do not buy the Jet 1642.
