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Thread: Jet 1442 Lathe Replacement Motor?

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    Jet 1442 Lathe Replacement Motor?

    Night before last the damn thing just quit without warning. No rattle, no heat, no bogging down or even a slow start. It isn't that old, and has always performed perfectly. I was turning a bowl, shut it down to take a progress check, and when I switched it back on -- nothing.

    This a Jet 1442VSK (14" diameter, 42" width, 1 1/2 horsepower variable speed) and I checked everything I could in the shop. Yes I have power, no none of the wires came loose between the wall and the motor itself, and both of the starter capacitors seem to check out. The only thing I can think is something inside came loose or broke. I will take it to the local electric motor supplier/repair shop next week, but I'm expecting them to tell me it will cost a ton. While I wait for them to diagnose the problem I'd like to know what a replacement Jet unit will cost to help with the negotiation. Problem is, I can't for the life of me find a 1442 motor anywhere in the internet.

    Anyone have any ideas where I can find one? Any ideas what went wrong with my old one? What would you guys do?


    I should add, I'm going crazy being unable to throw a bowl this weekend! Help!

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    It may be the centrifugal starting switch inside the motor. It would be worth the trouble to take it apart and clean the contacts of that switch. Often they get jammed up with dust or the contacts get fouled enough they won't conduct current.
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    I went through the same problem you described a few years ago with mine. After doing all the testing Jet customer service asked for they said the motor was bad and had me take the entire headstock to a local machinest who did this sort of repair for them. When I picked it up a few days later it turned out the motor was ok. Turned out dust had gotten into the on/off switch. It has quit twice on me since then with the same symptoms. All I do to fix it anymore is to put the shop vac nozzle over the switch and suck for a few seconds. Turn it on and go again. I sure hope this is all you need to do also.

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    Bill and Dennis, thanks for taking the time to offer advice. Since I posted this (12:15 am last night) I went out and disassembled the starter end of the motor and, yes, there is wear on the centrifugal starting switch (Funny how much these contacts are similar to the old style points on the cars I grew up with!) and they were slightly mis-aligned, as well. I cleaned them, filed off the "burned" area, and reassembled it. Nothing still. I'm thinking the contact points themselves are fried. What does that unit do? Does it cut out the capacitor one the motor has fired up?

    And Bill-- I have power at the motor, so I know this isn't just the primary switch. Hmmm... I wonder if this could have something to do with the ground side. Gotta go back the the shop and tinker some more. Can't let go of this!

    Postscript: I share all these gory details of my battle not only to seek advice and input, but also in hopes that somebody else can avoid a few steps in the problem-solving process down the road.

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    I don't really have much to add, except that with OW's a common problem is the kill switch on the lower belt cover fails and the lathe won't go. That is easy to check by simply crossing the switch.

    Based on forum posts, a failed controller is much more common than a failed motor....Keep us apprised.

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    If you have not given the motor to the shop yet I would check the motor coils for continuity and for resistance to ground. The following assumes that the power is off and both line leads are disconnected from the motor. Continuity of individual coils should be very low, close to zero on most VOM resistance scales, probably on the order of single digit ohms on the lowest resistance scale. Resistance to ground (the motor's steel case) should not even move the VOM needle on the highest resistance scale. It might deflect for a second or so but should stabilize at very high resistance especially if the capacitors are still in the circuit. If you disconnect the caps there should be no deflection of the needle at all. If either of these readings are the opposite of that stated above the motor is hosed. You will either have to get a new one or get this one rewound. (new is probably cheaper for a motor this size) Here is a link that shows wire/terminal identification so that you can isolate individual coils. http://www.industrial-electronics.co...ification.html

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Luce View Post
    ...Based on forum posts, a failed controller is much more common than a failed motor....Keep us apprised.
    Ditto What Bill said.
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    I had a motor on mine burn out,ordered a new motor from Jet. They where very helpful! Good luck ! G

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Luce View Post
    I don't really have much to add, except that with OW's a common problem is the kill switch on the lower belt cover fails and the lathe won't go. That is easy to check by simply crossing the switch.

    Based on forum posts, a failed controller is much more common than a failed motor....Keep us apprised.
    Kill switch? Does the 1442 have one?

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    Russell,
    Jet has that motor priced at 385.00 on their site. You have to first know the part number (JWL1642-116) and you can search for that. Here is the link to the actual page: https://parts.maam.waltermeier.com/P...rt=JWL1642-116. I would definately check your ground. Also, is there a reset for the VSD? Sounds like it probably kicked out when you turned off the machine. I just read that in another post the other day. Good luck.
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    I have a brand new Jet lathe motor that I can't use but need to get to my shop to get specifics for you.
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    Ed, mine is a 1442, 1 HP, Variable speed. The 1642 motor mounts differently, so it won't work. But I used your link and located my unit. I'm still very hopeful that this is just a fried starting capacitor or something simple. I wonder-- if I have to swap it, is there a 1 1/2 HP unit that would fit as an upgrade.

    Damion, I will look for a PM from you about the details of the motor you have. It could be the best thing to do is to just buy yours and forget this one.
    Last edited by Russell Neyman; 09-05-2011 at 12:41 AM.

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    Bump.

    Still looking for suggestions that will get my machine turning again.

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    Russell; do you get any hum or twitch at all when you flip the switch? There is usually at least a little drama when a motor goes bad (sparks, smoke or noise). If there is no sound or movement at all, you probably have an open circuit (this could be inside the motor). If it hums any, then it is probably a capacitor or centrifugal starting switch. The switch energizes the capacitor and the start winding until the motor gets up to speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Ford View Post
    Russell; do you get any hum or twitch at all when you flip the switch? There is usually at least a little drama when a motor goes bad (sparks, smoke or noise). If there is no sound or movement at all, you probably have an open circuit (this could be inside the motor). If it hums any, then it is probably a capacitor or centrifugal starting switch. The switch energizes the capacitor and the start winding until the motor gets up to speed.
    Nuttin, nada, nothing at all. No hum, no bump, no crackle at any time. It didn't even hesitate before it quit. Just wouldn't start that last time I flipped the switch. I've taken it apart and put it back together twice with no results. It's as quiet as a rock.

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    Well you definitely have an open circuit somewhere, you might rig up what I call a pigtail and hook the motor directly to a cord that could be plugged in to an outlet. That would at least verify that the problem is (or is not) actually the motor, I would hate for you to buy a motor only to find out the problem is not the motor. THE PIGTAIL IS FOR TESTING ONLY.
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