JET · Updated August 2026
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe: price & specs
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is listed at $989.99 on jettools.com as of 2026-08-01, #4 cheapest of 11 wood lathes (median $1199.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 30/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest wood lathes: WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe — $244.87
Is the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe a good buy?
At $990, the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is #4 cheapest of the 11 wood lathes we track, where the median is $1199.99. On the spec sheet, its swing over bed of 12.5 in is below the median of the 12, its distance between centers of 21 in is above the median of the 12, and its weight of 121.25 lb is above the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $989.99 Current US retail price "$989.99" (MSRP $1,216.26) per The Woodturning Store's BigCommerce listing (SKU JPW-719200, UPC 731325252071), matched by other JET dealers in web search results. |
|---|---|
| Brand | JET |
| Released | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 21 |
| Motor power hp | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 60-3600 |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1 x 8 TPI |
| Bed material | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 121.25 |
Source: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by thewoodturningstore.com. JET's own product page (Stock# JT9-719200, Model# JWL-1221VS) confirms a 12-1/2" swing over bed, 1 HP/115V motor (6A), 3/8" spindle bore, and 121.25 lb net weight (136.69 lb gross) in its spec table. The Woodturning Store's dealer listing supplies the remaining published spec block: 21" between centers, 60-3,600 RPM across three electronic-variable-speed ranges, MT2 headstock/tailstock taper, 1" x 8 TPI spindle thread, and the current $989.99 sale price against a $1,216.26 MSRP. A cast-iron bed/headstock/tailstock is stated consistently across multiple independent retailer and review sources (Shop Tool Reviews, World of Woodturning) though not spelled out verbatim on JET's own spec table.
Is the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe worth it vs cheaper wood lathes?
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe against its closest cheaper and pricier wood lathes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Swing over bed (in) | Distance between centers (in) | Motor power hp | Speed range (rpm) | Variable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe this | $989.99 | 12.5 | 21 | 1 | 60-3600 | Yes |
| Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe | $649.99 | 12.5 | 20 | 1 | 250-750 / 550-1650 / 1300-3850 | Yes |
| Laguna Revo 12|16 Lathe | $999 | 12.5 | 15.5 | 1 | 50-525 / 325-1750 / 650-3500 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe cost?
The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe has a US price of $989.99 (Current US retail price "$989.99" (MSRP $1,216.26) per The Woodturning Store's BigCommerce listing (SKU JPW-719200, UPC 731325252071), matched by other JET dealers in web search results.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe compare on price?
At $990, the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is #4 cheapest of the 11 wood lathes we track, where the median is $1199.99.
What are the JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe's key specs?
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe (JET): swing over bed in 12.5, distance between centers in 21, motor power hp 1, speed range rpm 60-3600, variable speed Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $989.99 at jettools.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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