JET geared head bench lathes are designed with an enclosed gearbox for smooth, quiet operation. Precision roller bearings support the hardened and ground spindle resulting in tight tolerances. Each JET Lathe comes loaded with features you've come to expect, all backed by an industry-leading JET two-year warranty.
The GHB-1340A 13 x 40-inch geared head bench lathe with included stand ().
Precision Built and Designed to LastDesigned for smooth, quiet operation and user versatility, the JET 13 x 40-inch geared head bench lathe (model GHB-1340A / 321101AK) cuts and tapers with exacting accuracy. It features an enclosed gearbox with helical cut gears for noise reduction and smooth operation. It also offers a V-way bed design that is induction hardened and ground. The gap bed section provides for larger diameter work and the D1-4 spindle is precision ground for accuracy and supported by high quality tapered roller bearings. Backed by an industry-leading two year warranty, every JET machine features premier customer support and professional manuals to ensure optimal functioning and operation.
This version of the GHB-1340A comes with the sturdy CBS-1340A metal stand, which includes two cabinets to store supplies.
Gearbox detail ().The JET AdvantageReliable, quality engineering and manufacturing goes into each and every JET machine. JET machines are built and tested to tight tolerance standards to insure consistent quality and precision operations. Professional user manuals help you put JET saws to work faster, safer and more efficiently. And because JET backs all its machines with the industry's top warranty, you can have confidence that your JET machines will continue providing superior cuts every time you flip the switch. JET also offers over 750 authorized service centers across the USA, so you can be assured a qualified local technician can help troubleshoot, order parts, and repair your equipment should a problem arise.
Red Assurance 2-Year WarrantyIf your JET tool needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET or Wilton tools.
Chuck detail ().SpecificationsSwing over bed13 inchesSwing over cross slide7-25/32 inchesSwing through gap18-3/4 inchesLength of gap8 inchesDistance between centers43 inchesSpindle bore1-3/8-inchSpindle mountD1-4Spindle taper with sleeveMT-5 (MT-3)Spindle speeds8; 70 to 2,000 RPMLongitudinal feeds40; 0.0018 to 0.0374 IPRRange of cross feeds0.0006 to 0.0130 IPRInch threads38; 3-1/2 to 80 TPIMetric threads23; 0.45 to 10Maximum tool size5/8 x 5/8-inchCompound slide travel2-11/16 inchesCross slide travel6-5/16 inchesCarriage travel35 inchesTailstock spindle travel3-3/4 inchesTaper in tailstock spindleMT-3Steady rest capacity2-3/4 inchesFollow rest capacity2-3/8 inchesWidth of bed7-3/8 inchesOverall dimensions79 x 28-1/2 x 30 inches (LxWxH)Motor2 HP, 1Ph, 230-volt onlyWeight1,154 poundsAbout JETJET began as a small dealer of manual chain hoists and trolleys, sold from a single hardware store in Tacoma, Washington. Today, JET has an expert team of engineers both in the USA and overseas and a world-class supply chain ensuring prompt delivery of quality products. JET still carries the same message of quality product, with the best features and benefits in it's product class; all the while providing excellent service.
GHB-1340A / 321101AK Geared Head Bench LatheAt a GlanceIncluded CBS-1340A stand
Enclosed gearbox design provides smooth, quiet operation
Hardened and ground gears are featured in the headstock and gearbox
V-way bed is induction hardened and ground
Gap bed section provided for large diameter work
Adjustable gibs are incorporated in the carriage and slideways
Fast, easy speed changes
D1-4 spindle is precision ground for accuracy and supported by high quality tapered roller bearings
Headstock is constantly oiled during operation
Gear box gives wide inch threading and feed capabilities with no gear changes
Independent leadscrew and feed rod
Spindle actuation control is apron mounted
Compound and cross slide have backlash adjustment
Tailstock may be offset for turning tapers and includes an inch/metric graduated quill
Standard EquipmentCoolant tray
Tolerance test certificate
6-inch 3-jaw direct mount scroll chuck with top
reversing jaws
8-inch 4-jaw independent chuck
12-inch faceplate
Four-way tool post
Steady and follow rest
Metric change gear
Centers with headstock center sleeve
Threading dial
Tool box with tools
Splash guard
Micro Carriage Bed Stop

The JET GHB-1340A Lathe comes equipped with the CBS-1340A Stand on this kit, allowing it to turn metal more accurately with a solid foundation. As one of the most popular of JET lathes, the GHB-1340A has a V-way bed design that is induction hardened and ground. The gap bed section provides for larger diameter work and the D1-4 spindle is precision ground for accuracy and supported by high quality tapered roller bearings.