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JET JWL-1015VS
The JET JWL-1015VS is JET's 10" x 15" Vari. Speed Wood Lathe, 0.5HP, 115V 1PH, listed with a swing of 10 in. and 1/2 HP. Each figure below comes from JET's own pages, with a link to where it appears.
See it comparedWhat a lathe is for. WEN Products writes: "The distance between centers is the last number to know - this is the maximum workpiece length that can be turned between centers (that is, between two center inserts in the headstock and the tailstock) on the lathe."
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JWL-1015VS specifications published by JET (3)
- Horsepower
- 1/2 HP10"x15" Lathe, 0.5HP, 115V (JWL-1015VS) | JET Tools
- Current (amps)
- 4 A10"x15" Lathe, 0.5HP, 115V (JWL-1015VS) | JET Tools
As published by JET, read on 2026-09-28. Makers revise their tools; check JET's current specification and manual before you buy.
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JWL-1015VS: questions answered from JET's specification
How powerful is the JET JWL-1015VS?
JET rates the JWL-1015VS at 1/2 HP.
How many amps does the JET JWL-1015VS draw?
The JET JWL-1015VS draws 4 A, by JET's figure. Check the manual for the circuit JET requires.
What is the swing of the JET JWL-1015VS?
JET lists the swing of the JWL-1015VS as 10 in.