JET
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
$989.99Cheaper
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JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is cheaper at $989.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Delta
Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
$1199.99
Which is better: the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe or Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
The Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is the cheaper at $989.99. Get the Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe for the stronger spec sheet, the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe | Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $989.99 | $1199.99 |
| Brand | JET | Delta |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 21 | 16.5 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 60-3600 | 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1 x 8 TPI | 1 x 8 TPI RH |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 121.25 | 97 |
Sources — JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe: web.archive.org (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe and Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Distance between centers (in): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 21 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 16.5
- Speed range (rpm): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 60-3600 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000
- Spindle thread: JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 1 x 8 TPI vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 1 x 8 TPI RH
- Weight (lb): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 121.25 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 97