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JET JWL-1440VS
The JET JWL-1440VS is JET's 14" x 40" Benchtop Wood Lathe, 1HP, 115/230V 1PH, listed with a swing of 14-1/2" (370mm), a distance between centers of 40" (1016mm) and 1HP (0.746 kW). Each figure below comes from JET's own pages, with a link to where it appears.
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JWL-1440VS specifications published by JET (12)
- Motor
- totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, capacitor startOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Horsepower
- 1HP (0.746 kW)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Current (amps)
- 11/5.5 AOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Voltage
- 115/230V (prewired 115V)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Phase
- singleOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Speed
- variable within 400 to 3000Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Variable speed
- Reeves Drive, with variable speed within established rangeOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Swing
- 14-1/2" (370mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Distance between centers
- 40" (1016mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Dimensions
- 74"L x 18"W x 18.26"H (1880 mm x 458mm x 464mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Weight
- 220 lb (100 kg)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Cord length
- 6 ft. (183cm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
As published by JET, read on 2026-09-28. Makers revise their tools; check JET's current specification and manual before you buy.
The JWL-1440VS manual
JET publishes JET's owner's manual for the JWL-1440VS (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Read it before you buy as well as after: it is where JET states the JWL-1440VS requirements in full.
From the JWL-1440VS manual and JET's product page (5)
- Spindle thread
- 1” x 8 TPIOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Tapers
- Spindle taper #2 Morse; Tailstock quill taper #2 MorseOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Spindle taper
- #2 MorseOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Spindle speed
- variable within 400 to 3000 RPMOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
- Capacity
- 40” (1016mm) between centers; Swing over bed 14-1/2” (370mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
JET's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.
Before you buy the JWL-1440VS
- Power supply. JET lists 115/230V (prewired 115V) and 11/5.5 A for the JWL-1440VS. Check the manual for the circuit JET calls for.
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JWL-1440VS: questions answered from JET's specification
How powerful is the JET JWL-1440VS?
JET rates the JWL-1440VS at 1HP (0.746 kW).
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
How many amps does the JET JWL-1440VS draw?
The JET JWL-1440VS draws 11/5.5 A, by JET's figure. JET's manual gives the supply the JWL-1440VS needs.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What voltage does the JET JWL-1440VS run on?
JET lists the JWL-1440VS at 115/230V (prewired 115V). JET's manual gives the supply the JWL-1440VS needs.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What is the swing of the JET JWL-1440VS?
JET lists the swing of the JWL-1440VS as 14-1/2" (370mm).
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
How much does the JET JWL-1440VS weigh?
The JET JWL-1440VS weighs 220 lb (100 kg), by JET's figure.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
Where is the manual for the JET JWL-1440VS?
JET publishes the JWL-1440VS manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about spindle thread on the JWL-1440VS?
Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1440VS: 1” x 8 TPI.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about tapers on the JWL-1440VS?
Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1440VS: Spindle taper #2 Morse; Tailstock quill taper #2 Morse.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about spindle taper on the JWL-1440VS?
Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1440VS: #2 Morse.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about spindle speed on the JWL-1440VS?
Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1440VS: variable within 400 to 3000 RPM.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)
What does JET say about capacity on the JWL-1440VS?
Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1440VS: 40” (1016mm) between centers; Swing over bed 14-1/2” (370mm).
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1440VS (M-719400, Edition 7 10/2025) (2025)