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JET JWDS-1632
The JET JWDS-1632 is JET's Drum Sander w/ Stand, 1.5HP, 115V 1PH, listed with a cutting width of 16 in. (406 mm), 1-1/2 HP and a maximum stock thickness of 3 in. (76.2 mm). Every figure on this page is JET's own and links to where JET published it.
See it comparedWhat a drum sander is for. On drum sanders, WEN Products writes: "They operate similarly to a thickness planer; instead of blades, however, they're equipped with a strip of sandpaper wrapped around a drum to sand a workpiece down to an exact thickness and get an excellent finish."
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JWDS-1632 specifications published by JET (16)
- Motor
- totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor startOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Horsepower
- 1-1/2 HPOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Current (amps)
- 14 AOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Voltage
- 115V onlyOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Phase
- singleOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Cutting width
- 16 in. (406 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Maximum stock thickness
- 3 in. (76.2 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Minimum stock thickness
- 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Feed rate
- infinitely variable within 0 to 10 FPM (0-3 MPM)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Speed
- 1725 RPMOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Sanding drum or spindle
- dia. 5 in. x 16L (127 x 406 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Abrasive
- 80 gritOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Noise level
- 63 dB at 100cm; 66 dB at 50cmOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Dust port
- 4 in. (100mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Dimensions
- 20 x 49-15/16 x 39-5/8 in. (508 x 1269 x 1007 mmOperating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
- Weight
- 156 lb. (71 kg)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
JET's figures for the JWDS-1632, read on 2026-09-28. JET may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.
The JWDS-1632 manual
JET publishes JET's owner's manual for the JWDS-1632 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the JWDS-1632 are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.
From the JWDS-1632 manual and JET's product page (1)
- Minimum dust extraction
- 400 CFM (11.3 CMM)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
JET's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.
Before you buy the JWDS-1632
- Power supply. JET lists 115V only and 14 A for the JWDS-1632. The manual says what circuit the JWDS-1632 needs.
- Dust port. JET lists 4 in. (100mm); that is the size your collector's hose or adapter has to meet.
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JWDS-1632: questions answered from JET's specification
How powerful is the JET JWDS-1632?
JET rates the JWDS-1632 at 1-1/2 HP.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
How many amps does the JET JWDS-1632 draw?
The JET JWDS-1632 draws 14 A, by JET's figure. The manual states the circuit it needs.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
What voltage does the JET JWDS-1632 run on?
JET lists the JWDS-1632 at 115V only. The manual states the circuit it needs.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
How wide a board does the JET JWDS-1632 take?
JET lists a cutting width of 16 in. (406 mm) for the JWDS-1632.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
What is the thickest stock the JET JWDS-1632 takes?
JET lists a maximum stock thickness of 3 in. (76.2 mm) for the JWDS-1632.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
What size is the dust port on the JET JWDS-1632?
JET lists the dust port on the JWDS-1632 as 4 in. (100mm).
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
How much does the JET JWDS-1632 weigh?
The JET JWDS-1632 weighs 156 lb. (71 kg), by JET's figure.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Where is the manual for the JET JWDS-1632?
JET publishes the JWDS-1632 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about minimum dust extraction on the JWDS-1632?
Per JET's own pages for the JWDS-1632: 400 CFM (11.3 CMM).
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Models JWDS-1632, JWDS-1836 (M-723520, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)