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Specific Safety Instructions for Wood turning Lathes

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1. Do not use ‘split’ work pieces. 
 
2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a new task. 
 
3. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the centre line 
of the work piece. 
 
4. Check the work piece is securely mounted in the lathe before 
switching on the power. 
 
5. Rotate the work piece by hand, to check that it is centralised, 
clear of the tool rest, not ‘split’ or has loose knots. 
 
6. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check the
machine is rotating in the correct
direction. 
 
7. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse, you must ensure 

that the mounting accessories (chucks, faceplates etc.,) can
be ‘locked’ onto the lathe mandrel, and in the case of chucks, 
have some form of security device to prevent them ‘unwinding’
during reverse operation. 
 
8. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from the
turning area of the lathe. Do not reach over a rotating work 
piece at any time. 
 
9. Do not ‘dig in’ or try to take too large a cut. 
 
10. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or leave the 
machine until everything is stopped. 
 
11. Some turning tools may have specific sharpening angles 
that have been determined by the manufacturers; when
re-sharpening, adhere to these angles to maximise the finish
of your work.

Specification

Code 107657

Model AP508WL

Rating Professional

Power 

2.2kW 230V 1ph

Speed 

60-1,200, 100-2,200, 140-3,700 rpm

Spindle Taper 

MT2

Spindle Thread 

M33 x 3.5 mm

Taper Tailstock 

MT2

Distance Between Centres 

762mm + 500mm with extension bed (depending on the centres fitted)

Max Diameter over Bed 

508 mm

Tool Rest Stem Diameter 

30 mm

Overall L x W x H 

1,800 (plus 500 mm with Bed Extension) x 600 (plus 330 mm with Side Extension) x 1,230 mm 

Weight 

280 kg

Summary of Contents for 107657

Page 1: ...AP508WL Woodturning Lathe AT 208 02 2022 BOOK VERSION 7 Code 107657 Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...von EX13 5PH UK axminstertools com Type Woodturning Lathe Model AP508WL and conforms to the machinery example for which the EC Type Examination Certificate No RA 201950012C RA 2019 80022C has been issued by KINGCRAFT MACHINERY CO LTD at No 26 Gongye 12rd Dali District Taichung City 412 Taiwan and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements 2006 42 EC 2006 95 EC 2004 108 EC ...

Page 3: ...ner C 1 Live Centre Push Rod D 1 Push Rod E 1 Tool Rest Small F 1 Tailstock Live Centre G 1 Alignment Centre 2MT H 1 4 Prong Drive Centre 2MT I 1 Face Plate J 1 Tool Rest Large K 4 Adjustable Feet L 2 Lathe Stands M 1 Lathe Extension Bed N 1 Motor Handle O 1 Spindle Locking Pin with Magnetic Base P Fixing Q A Continues Over ...

Page 4: ...What s Included 4 B C D E O F K H J G I N P L Q M ...

Page 5: ...n set Ensure you are comfortable before you start work balanced not reaching etc Wear appropriate safety clothing goggles gloves masks etc Wear ear defenders at all times If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and wristwatches Consideration should also be given to non s...

Page 6: ... prevent them unwinding during reverse operation 8 Make sure your tools are stored racked away from the turning area of the lathe Do not reach over a rotating work piece at any time 9 Do not dig in or try to take too large a cut 10 Do not leave the lathe running unattended or leave the machine until everything is stopped 11 Some turning tools may have specific sharpening angles that have been dete...

Page 7: ...INGTHE LATHE ASSEMBLY OFFTHE PALLET UNPACK YOUR NEW LATHE AND RECYCLE THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY THE CARD BOARD PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE PLEASE NOTE TheTrade Lathe comes 90 pre assembled In order to reduce the footprint of the machine for packaging several items are dismounted from the machine and need to be re affixed Please check all the boxes packets etc to make sure that all the parts have be...

Page 8: ... washer over each bolt using a lifting device or get assistance lift the lathe bed up about 700mm from the floor Line up the four machined holes two each end of the lathe bed with the holes in the leg stands M and secure in place with the four M10 bolts Using a 17mm socket or spanner securely tighten see figs 11 12 13 Fig 10 Fig 11 12 13 3 Before replacing the headstock banjo tool rest and tailsto...

Page 9: ...ontrol box Hex screw Hex key The main control box has a magnetic base enabling it to be positioned anywhere on the lathe see fig 23 Fig 23 Continues Over Locate the inverter control box and two Hex screws Position the control box up inside the leg stand M and line up the threaded holes in the mounting bracket with the top two holes inside the leg stand assembly Using a Hex key insert the two Hex s...

Page 10: ...e the tailstock over the two beds and lock in place this aligns the two beds Now tighten all four cap head bolt to secure the extension in place Replace the stop pin in the extension bed N see fig 24 25 Fig 24 25 Threaded holes Stop pin Cap head bolt N 1 The extension bed can be mounted to the leg stand M in two set heights for the required piece being turned see fig 26 Align the holes in the exte...

Page 11: ...ate the spindle locking pin P rotate the spindle until the machined hole on the shaft lines up with the spindle collar access hole Insert the locking pin to lock the spindle and undo the two locking grub screws on either side of the boss see fig 33 Place the supplied spanner C over the boss and remove the face plate place safely aside see fig 34 Clean all traces of oil and greese from the drive ta...

Page 12: ...tic base Tool rest lock Banjo lock handle Stand Adjustable foot Lathe bed Flexible control box cord Electronic inverter control box Headstock pivot lock Pull the pivot lock back enabling you to rotate the headstock Tailstock wheel Tailstock locking lever Extension bed Digital readout Mounting plate Headstock locking handle Headstock Live centre Setup 1 Setup 2 ...

Page 13: ...junc tion with the spindle pin P to lock the spin dle when removing the face plate Removing the side access plate from the headstock allows you easier access when changing the belt Indexing ring with 24 positions at 10 segments A Indexing locking pin B Motor M33 Spindle thread Spindle locking pin with magnetic base Pulley access panel with window A B A B A B Spindle speed LED Speed chart ...

Page 14: ...Press the YELLOW button reset the display to ZERO and press the RED button to power off the unit Electronic inverter control box Turn the switch to O thus isolating the lathes power Turn the switch to the I position to put power to the main control box Forward and Reverse switch A Speed Control Knob B enables you to increase or decrease the speed of the spindle The digital display has a cover to p...

Page 15: ...Illustration and Parts Description 15 Setup 3 Setup 4 B A Four prong drive with a 2MT shaft A and Tailstock live centre with a 2MT tshaft B ...

Page 16: ...the Headstock locking lever a and pull the headstock pivot lock b out see fig 39 40 Swivel the headstock around you will here a click as the head engages in the first index stop at 45 see fig 41 Pull out pivot lock again continue round until the desired angle is reached Press down the headstock locking lever to lock the head in position see fig 42 43 44 45 Rotating the Headstock Fig 39 40 41 42 43...

Page 17: ...8 Fig 48 P Grub screw Hex key Spindle collar Face plate C Fig 49 50 The live centre features a removable front nose cone revealing a small centring pin for turning small work Removing the pin allows you to use the hollow live ring centre for holding your work piece such as bowls 1 To remove the front nose cone locate the live centre push rod D rotate the cone until you can see daylight through the...

Page 18: ...g 53 DISCONNECTTHE LATHE FROMTHE MAINS SUPPLY Fig 53 Line up the measurement you require on the index ring on the headstock and screw in the index locking pin to lock the spindle in position see fig 54 55 Fig 54 55 Note Fig 56 shows the index number set to position 5 and Fig 57 shows the index number set to position 23 Fig 56 57 Indexing ring Index lock pin Index mark 10 Segments 3 To remove the c...

Page 19: ... PULLEY DAMETERTO LARGEST SPINDLE PULLEY DIAMETER SEE CHART ONTHE HEADSTOCK 1 Open up the pulley access panel on top of the headstock by removing the Hex screw see fig 59 60 Slacken the belt by loosening the motor locking handle a move the motor until the belt is slack enough to be reposition see fig 61 62 Fig 59 60 Fig 61 62 a Motor handle 2 Reposition the belt making sure the groves in the belt ...

Page 20: ...aligned as near as they can be on a woodturning lathe Slide the tail stock back and remove the tool from the headstock spindle taper see fig 65 66 Fig 65 66 Alignment tool Headstock Tailstock Remove tool Unlock Tailstock Alignment tool Turn wheel to tighten tool Not to tight Clamp headstock Clamp Tailstock H Digital Display 1 5V SR44 Battery Fig 67 If the digital display starts to FLASH the batter...

Page 21: ...use see fig 69 Check the tension of the belt and adjust See pages 19 for Changing the Belt Speed WARNING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING AN AIR LINE NOTE IF THE LATHE IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME APPLY A LIGHT COAT OF LIBERON LUBRICATING WAX OVER THE BED AND PLACE A DUST SHEET OVER THE LATHE Check any build up of wood shaving on the motor and spindle pulleys and clean if nece...

Page 22: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 22 ...

Page 23: ...T20 A41 HEADSTOCK BASE 1 AT20 A42 FIXING PIECE 1 AT20 A43 NYLO NUT 3 4 1 AT20 A44 HEADSTOCK SHAFT 1 AT20 A45 C RING S 9 1 AT20 A46 SPRING 1 AT20 A47 LOCK PIN 1 AT20 A48 MOTOR PULLY 1 AT20 A49 KEY 6 6 55 1 AT20 A50 MOTOR 230V 50HZ 1 AT20 A51 WASHER 3 8 xψ21x2 5 2 AT20 A52 HANDLE 3 8 1 AT20 A53 MOTOR LABEL 1 AT20 A54 SPRING WASHER 3 8 1 AT20 A55 CAP SCREW 3 8 16uncx1 1 4 1 AT20 A56 CORD PROTECTOR PG...

Page 24: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 24 ...

Page 25: ...L 1 AT20 B23 HANDLE 1 AT20 B24 NUT M5 2 AT20 B25 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 1 AT20 B26 STOP RING 1 AT20 B27 TAILSTOCK 1 AT20 B28 BOLT 1 AT20 B29 BIG ROUND HEAD SCREW M4X10 4 AT20 B30 THRUST WASHER WTM 2036 015 1 AT20 B31 NAME LABEL 2 AT20 B32 STOP ROD 2 AT20 B33 BED 1 AT20 B34 INVER BOX DOWN 1 AT20 B35 ROUND HEAD SCREW M5X12 2 AT20 B36 INVERTER 3HP 1 AT20 B37 FLAT HEAD SCREW M4X15 4 AT20 B38 INVER BOX UP 1 A...

Page 26: ...Exploded Diagram Parts List 26 ...

Page 27: ... WASHER M10 8 AT20 C03 SPRING WASHER M10 8 AT20 C04 HEX HEAD SCREW M10X40 8 AT20 C05 NUT 1 2 12UNC 4 AT20 C06 ADJUSTABLE LEVELER 1 2 12UNC 4 PART NO DESCRIPTION BAT20 BE SPECIFICATION Q TY 1 EXTEND BED 1 2 CAP SCREW M10X45 4 3 WASHER M10 4 4 EXTEND ROD 1 5 LOCK HANDLE 3 8 1 6 SPRING WASHER M10 4 ...

Page 28: ...Wiring Diagram 28 ...

Page 29: ...Notes 29 ...

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Page 32: ...ears For more information visit axminstertools com 3years Axminster Tools Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools com The packaging is suitable for recycling Please dispose of it in a responsible manner Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material By law they must be collected and recycled separately EU Countries Only ...

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