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JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
$989.99
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JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed 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.
Which is better: the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe or Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe?
The Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe |  Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $989.99 | — |
| Brand | JET | Record Power |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 12.5 | 14 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 21 | 20 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 1 (0.75 kW output) |
| Speed range (rpm) | 60-3600 | 95-3890 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1 x 8 TPI | M33 |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 121.25 | 105.8 |
Sources — JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe: recordpower.co.uk (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe and Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 12.5 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 14
- Distance between centers (in): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 21 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 20
- Motor power hp: JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 1 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 1 (0.75 kW output)
- Speed range (rpm): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 60-3600 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 95-3890
- Spindle thread: JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 1 x 8 TPI vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe M33
- Weight (lb): JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 121.25 vs Record Power Coronet Herald Heavy Duty Cast Iron Electronic Variable Speed Lathe 105.8