JET 14" x 40" Wood Lathe with Legs (JWL-1440VSK)
Are you looking for a lathe that can adapt to different turning setups and handle larger workpieces?
What if your shop had a lathe that managed spindle work, bowl turning, and outboard projects without constant adjustment?
Meet the JET JWL-1440VSK Wood Lathe, a cast iron lathe built for versatile shop use.
With a sliding headstock, variable speed control, and a 1 HP motor, it provides steady control across a wide range of turning work.
When your lathe stays stable and adjustments are predictable, your cuts remain consistent from roughing through finishing.
JET JWL-1440VSK Wood Lathe
Sliding and Pivoting Headstock Expands Turning Options
The headstock slides along the bed and pivots for outboard turning. This allows better positioning for larger bowls and irregular workpieces, giving more flexibility than fixed-headstock designs.
Variable Speed Control Covers a Wide Range of Work
Speed adjusts from 400 to 3000 RPM, making it suitable for roughing blanks, detailed spindle work, and finishing cuts. The easy-to-read RPM display helps maintain consistent speeds during operation.
Cast Iron Bed Provides Stability During Turning
The heavy cast iron construction reduces vibration and supports smoother cutting. This helps maintain control, especially when working on larger or unbalanced stock.
Improved Tailstock Design Holds Position Securely
The tailstock includes an Acme thread and anti-rotation key for more secure locking and smoother adjustments. This keeps alignment consistent while applying pressure to the workpiece.
Expandable Capacity for Larger Projects
An optional bed extension can be mounted in multiple positions, allowing for greater distance between centers or outboard turning setups when working on longer or larger diameter pieces.
Redesigned Tool Rest Locking Improves Control
The positive locking tool rest uses an updated clamping design to hold position firmly. This reduces movement during cuts and keeps tool positioning predictable.
What’s Included
What’s Included? JET JWL-1440VSK Wood Lathe
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JET JWL-1440VSK Wood Lathe – 14" x 40" floor-standing lathe designed for spindle, bowl, and outboard turning.
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Leg Set – Provides stable floor-mounted support for the lathe.
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Tool Rest Assembly – Adjustable support for turning tools.
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Tailstock Assembly – Supports workpieces with improved locking and alignment.
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Owner’s Manual – Setup and operating instructions.
Specs
JET JWL-1440VSK Specifications
- Stock Number: JT9-719400K
- Model Number: JWL-1440VSK
- Motor Power: 1 HP
- Motor Amps: 11 / 5.5
- Prewired Voltage: 115V
- Variable Speed Range: 400 – 3000 RPM
- Number of Indexing Positions: 36
- Swing Over Bed: 14-1/2 in
- Swing Over Tool Rest Base: 11 in
- Spindle Bore: 3/8 in
- Centerline of Spindle to Floor: 44 in
- Bed Construction: Cast Iron
- Style: Floor Standing Model
- Net Weight: 352 lbs
- Gross Weight: 413 lbs
- Warranty: 5 Year
