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12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
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Jet
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
Item #856325
Model JT9-719200
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849
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99
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$
849
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99
Was
$849.99
Unit price
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The Jet® 1221VS Variable Speed Lathe is a powerful and versatile wood lathe designed for precision and ease of use. With a variable speed control . . .
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The Jet® 1221VS Variable Speed Lathe is a powerful and versatile wood lathe designed for precision and ease of use. With a variable speed control and digital readout, users can easily adjust the rate of the spindle to match the material. The 1 HP motor provides smooth and consistent performance. At the same time, the compact size makes it ideal for small workshops or hobbyists with limited space. The 1221VS is lightweight and easy to move, making it convenient to store when not in use. The heavy-duty cast-iron construction reduces vibrations and ensures a smooth and accurate turning experience. The user-friendly controls, large control panel, and multiple spindle positions make it easy to work on a wide range of projects and achieve precise cuts and finishes. Overall, the Jet 1221VS Lathe is an excellent choice for woodworkers of all skill levels who seek precision, ease of use, and versatility.
Features:
- Unrivaled speed control with a digital RPM readout
- Variable speed range of 60-3600 RPM
- Option for slower RPM allows for precision jobs, such as threading
- Smooth transition between forward and reverse operation
- Controls are conveniently located
- Patent-pending belt tension system
- Easy access to belts
- Spindle designed with industrial-style pre loaded bearing
- 24 integrated indexing positions
- Acme Thread on tailstock quill
Specifications:
- Product: Lathe
- Motor Type: 120V DC
- Power Transfer: Belt
- Motor Power: 1 HP
- Motor Phase: Single or 1Ph
- Motor Voltage: 115V
- Motor Amps: 6A
- Recommended Circuit Size: 10A
- Speed Ranges (RPM): 60-900, 110-1800, 220-3600
- Spindle Bore: 3/8"
- Spindle Taper: MT2
- Tailstock Quill Taper: MT2
- Swing Over Bed: 12-1/2"
- Swing Over Tool Rest Base: 9-9/20"
- Number of Indexing Positions: 24
- Distance Between Centers: 20-1/2"
- Tailstock Quill Travel: 2-1/4"
- Spindle Thread: 1" - 8 TPI
- Bed Width: 6-5/8"
- Height - Floor to Spindle Centerline: 14-3/4"
- Stand Footprint (L x W): 30-1/2" x 9"
- Machine Dimensions (L x W x H): 33-3/5" x 11" x 17-7/10"
- Net Weight: 121-1/4 lbs.
What's Included:
- (1) Jet® 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
- (1) Live Center
- (1) Spur Center
- (1) Spindle Wrench
- (1) Knockout Rod
- (2) Tool Caddies
- (4) Button Head Screws, 5/16" x 1/2"
- (2) Tool Supports - 6" and 10"
- (1) 3" Face Plate
- (1) Owner's Manual
- (1) Warranty Card
Shipping / Billing Information
All shipments must be inspected and any damage reported within 3 days of receipt.
Address corrections and cancellations may not be possible once order is submitted. Requested changes may incur additional charges.
This product ships direct from the manufacturer:
- Your order will ship in 7-10 business days.
- This product is considered special order. Your account will be charged when you place your order.
- Express or overnight shipping is not available for this product.
- Ships by Ground to the 48 contiguous states. Cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, APOs, US Territories, Canada or other foreign countries.
Return Information
All returns must be pre-approved. Any non-warranty returns must be unused and in original packaging. A 25% restock fee will apply. Customer pays return freight. Please call our Customer Service Dept. at 1-800-535-4482 with any return questions.
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Buyer beware, Jet has stopped making many of the parts for this machine. It's difficult or impossible to find used and aftermarket parts,
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1 year ago
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
This is not a bad machine. It has a nice feature set with indexing, etc. But be clear on what it is. It is not a high-powered machine regardless of its 1hp rating. The 1221 has four speeds where the top end is where the motor is running at full speed and the lathe has maximum torque. Speed reduction is accomplished by a potentiometer to reduce motor speed and torque. This means that as the speed decreases on a given belt, the torque decreases along with it. At a 900/60 ratio, the bottom end will have .07 the torque of the top end. (If it is linear. I suspect it isn’t.) If you run this lathe on the low belt at about 200 rpm, you can stop it with your hand. Easily. Mechanical systems, such as manual belts or Reeves pulleys, preserve or increase the torque as the speed reduces because the motor is always running at full speed giving the lathe maximum horsepower. So: if you like the feature set and can live with the weak torque at slow speeds, this might be the lathe for you. As for me, I’m out a grand for a lathe I don’t want. NOTE: Woodcraft does not take returns on power tools. If you walk out of the store with it, you own it and the only way to deal with a problem is warranty repair. So, as stated above, Be Clear On What You Want.
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3 years ago
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
I have turned on Oneways and Powermatics at the Dallas Maker space. I can't afford either. I can affort the 1221vs. It has been excellent. I find I can turn bowl blanks up to 10-15 lbs easily (that's about a 10" diameter x 5" piece of walnut). Anything heavier (like a 12" x 6" walnut blank), I have to rough out at the Makerspace then finishing it on the 1221is easy. After 6 months of heavy usage, I had a minor problem with the lathe. Tech support was great at solving the problem!
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4 years ago
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
have owned for a few years, no problems, works great. don't think you are going to turn anything 21 inches long. by the time you add a chuck and tailstock, 17 inches is about all you can do, unless you plunk down another 150 for extension and even more for extended stand. a problem for me i like to turn spindles. live and learn!
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5 years ago
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
During Black Friday, you'll see Jet offer a version of this lathe that is 100% pulley speed controlled while being $150 less. Outside of the pulley, the lathe is the exact same. Jet did a great job building this tool at a price that is easier to commit to, without that regret that you should've bought a full-size lathe. When time passes and you want to make longer projects like custom spindles, the ability to buy a bed extension will further delay the need to upgrade to a full-size lathe. The real driver to upgrade is if you want to make bowls that are larger than the 12" throw. Carbide turning tools really help the learning curve if you're new at woodturning, and I highly recommend doing some classes or watching videos if you haven't touched a lathe before; there will be a lot of times when you think the lathe is underperforming when it is actually a product of poor technique. Don't expect the motor to perform at the same level as the full-size lathes.The tailstock & banjo are robust, and you'll get a couple of tool rests along with hardware to keep the tools attached to the lathe. Some good accessories: Stand, Nova chuck, lathe drill chuck, face shield, calipers, and some Dust-Right dust collection equipment (made by that 'other' woodworking retailer)
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5 years ago
12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - 1 HP 1 Ph 115V - 1221VS
Just received this lathe yesterday and to say the least im disappointed. Straight out of the box I noticed a vibration/wobble in the headstock. Put a pen mandrel on and tried to turn a few projects and now the wobble is worse. I’ve been turning on a cheap $150 Wen lathe I picked up on amazon and never had an issue. Decide to upgrade to this supposed “goodâ€
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