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JET JWL-1640EVS

The JET JWL-1640EVS is JET's 16" x 40" Wood Lathe, 1.5HP, 115V 1PH, listed with a swing of 16.5 in. (419 mm) and 1.5HP (1.1 kW). JET published every figure here; each one links to its source.

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What 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-1640EVS specifications published by JET (11)
Motor
totally enclosed fan cooled, inductionOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Horsepower
1.5HP (1.1 kW)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Voltage
single phase, 115V onlyOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Speed
variable within 40-1200 (low) and 100-3200 (high)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Variable speed
electronic variable speed, inverter controlOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Swing
16.5 in. (419 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Distance between centers
39 in. (990 mm) with single bearing centerOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Noise level
78 dB at 20 inches from motorOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Dimensions
73 x 52-1/2 x 20 in. (1854 x 1334 x 508 mm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Weight
377 lbsOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Cord length
6 ft. (183cm)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

Every row is JET's own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current JWL-1640EVS specification on JET's site before buying; makers revise their tools.

The JWL-1640EVS manual

JET publishes JET's owner's manual for the JWL-1640EVS (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. The JWL-1640EVS manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.

From the JWL-1640EVS manual and JET's product page (3)
Spindle thread
inboard 1-1/4 in. x 8 TPI; outboard 3/4"-16 (LH)Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Spindle speed
variable within 40-1200 (low) and 100-3200 (high); forward and reverseOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)
Capacity
39 in. (990 mm) between centers with single bearing centerOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

JET's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.

What owners report about the JWL-1640EVS

A summary of 11 first-person reports from owners of the JET JWL-1640EVS, counted at 2 places: AAW Forum (10, 2017–2025); WoodNet Forums (1, 2017). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 11. Taikra has not used the JWL-1640EVS; the themes are what its owners wrote, not our verdict.

  • Owners like: Owners report few or no problems (4 of 11 reports)
  • Owners raise: Switch, speed-sensor or inverter faults stop the lathe or make noise (3 of 11 reports)

Before you buy the JWL-1640EVS

  • Power supply. JET lists single phase, 115V only for the JWL-1640EVS. Check the manual for the circuit JET calls for.

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JWL-1640EVS vs 3520C

The JWL-1640EVS beside the Powermatic 3520C, row by row. Both are lathes with a similar swing: swing 16.5 in. (419 mm) on the JWL-1640EVS, 20 in. on the 3520C, in their makers' figures.

JWL-1640EVS vs 4224B

The JWL-1640EVS beside the Powermatic 4224B, row by row. Both are lathes, compared on the 10 figures published for both.

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JWL-1640EVS: questions answered from JET's specification

How powerful is the JET JWL-1640EVS?

JET rates the JWL-1640EVS at 1.5HP (1.1 kW).

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

What voltage does the JET JWL-1640EVS run on?

JET lists the JWL-1640EVS at single phase, 115V only. The manual states the circuit it needs.

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

What is the swing of the JET JWL-1640EVS?

JET lists the swing of the JWL-1640EVS as 16.5 in. (419 mm).

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

How much does the JET JWL-1640EVS weigh?

The JET JWL-1640EVS weighs 377 lbs, by JET's figure.

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

Where is the manual for the JET JWL-1640EVS?

JET publishes the JWL-1640EVS manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

What does JET say about spindle thread on the JWL-1640EVS?

Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1640EVS: inboard 1-1/4 in. x 8 TPI; outboard 3/4"-16 (LH).

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

What does JET say about spindle speed on the JWL-1640EVS?

Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1640EVS: variable within 40-1200 (low) and 100-3200 (high); forward and reverse.

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

What does JET say about capacity on the JWL-1640EVS?

Per JET's own pages for the JWL-1640EVS: 39 in. (990 mm) between centers with single bearing center.

Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) (2025)

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Sources

  1. 16"x40" EVS Lathe, 1.5HP, 115V (JWL-1640EVS) | JET Tools — JET
  2. Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) — JET (2025)
  3. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 1 of 9) — AAW Forum
  4. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 2 of 9) — AAW Forum
  5. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 3 of 9) — AAW Forum
  6. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 4 of 9) — AAW Forum
  7. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 5 of 9) — AAW Forum
  8. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 6 of 9) — AAW Forum
  9. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 7 of 9) — AAW Forum
  10. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 8 of 9) — AAW Forum
  11. Owner reports: AAW Forum (thread 9 of 9) — AAW Forum
  12. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums — WoodNet Forums