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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

37” WOODLATHE

Model No. CWL12D

Part No. 6500680

12/97

Summary of Contents for Woodworker CWL12D

Page 1: ...OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 37 WOODLATHE Model No CWL12D Part No 6500680 12 97...

Page 2: ...elt Tensioning 12 Preparation for use Spindle Faceplate Outboard Turning Indexing 13 Using Woodworking Chisels and Basic Techniques 18 Making Standard Cuts 23 Spindle Turnings 26 Miscellaneous Operati...

Page 3: ...mbling this machine please read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you and you can 3 WARNING THIS...

Page 4: ...or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 13 USE EAR DEFENDERS 14 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at...

Page 5: ...dstock Always set the workpiece into the centre with a soft mallet first and then mount the Centre with workpiece attached into headstock spindle 10 When using the Faceplate ensure the workpiece is se...

Page 6: ...nect BROWN coloured cord to plug terminal marked letter L or coloured RED Connect BLUE coloured cord to plug terminal marked letter N or coloured BLACK We recommend that this unit is fitted with a Res...

Page 7: ...e cover B Bed 1 Headstock End 2 Foot End C Foot D Bed Clamping bolt UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS OF CARTON Fig 1 E Tailstock assembly F Tool rest bracket G Tool rest base H Tool rest 12 J Tool rest...

Page 8: ...atisfied tha alignment has been attained When satisfied screw in the single countersunk headed screw Q through the hole in the key and into the tailstock end so that the two halves of the bed are now...

Page 9: ...ket and to lock the Tailstock spindle to prevent it from moving during operation Before screwing the handles in place ensure that a brass slug is inserted in each of the holes where the Tailstock and...

Page 10: ...lignment To align centres refer to Fig 7 and adjust as follows 5 2 Insert spur centre into head stock spindle and revolving centre into tailstock spindle Note Do not drive or hammer centres into their...

Page 11: ...n P TAILSTOCK LOCK Clamps the tailstock to the bed Q HAND WHEEL Adjusts the tailstock spindle R ROTATING CENTRE S INDEX PIN Engages with the spindle pulley to produce equal spacing for various operati...

Page 12: ...cated in the corner of the motor mounting bracket V fig 10 thus restricting downward pivoting travel Conversely loosening the adjusting bolt allows increased pivot on the bracket thus decreasing belt...

Page 13: ...on the wood where the diagonal lines cross 1 5 Drive the centre into the wood Use a wooden mallet or a plastic hammer but put a piece of wood on the end of the centre to protect it 1 6 Remove the rot...

Page 14: ...to the headstock spindle and tightened securely by holding the faceplate and turning the spindle nut using a 27mm or 1 1 16 AF spanner to lock it up against the faceplate boss Fig 17 The screws used i...

Page 15: ...be taken and speeds must be restricted to minimums In order to perform outboard turning operations you must first build a stand similar to the one shown in Fig 19 This is no more than a tool rest sup...

Page 16: ...MOST COMMONLY USED CHISEL TYPES 2 1 Cutting and Scraping To cut the chisel is held so that the sharp edge actually digs into the revolving work to peel off a shaving To scrape the chisel is held at a...

Page 17: ...e held with the bevel pressed against the work and the tool rest will act as a fulcrum to support the chisel against the downward force of the revolving work If the rest is placed too low so that the...

Page 18: ...pass squarely under the chisels edge This then is the position in which it is easiest to hold the chisel steady To obtain this position place the rest approximately 1 8 3mm thickness of chisel below t...

Page 19: ...in one hand 6 USING THE SCRAPING CHISELS A 1 2 wide spear point chisel a 1 2 wide round nose chisel and a 1 wide flat nose chisel complete the list of tools ordinarily used by home craftsmen Each of...

Page 20: ...wn so that the heel of the hand below the little finger acts as a sliding guide against the rest The handle hand controls chisel position Finish cutting requires more control with less force and is be...

Page 21: ...as deeply as desired at any spot along the work At this stage long cuts from the centre of either 23 end can also be taken Roughing off generally is continued until the cylinder is approximately 3mm...

Page 22: ...as a pivot Otherwise the cutting position and sequence of cuts is the same As when using the toe it is important that cutting be done only by extreme end of cutting edge If deep vees are planned it is...

Page 23: ...as deeply as desired at any spot along the work 23 At this stage long cuts from the centre of either end can also be taken Roughing off generally is continued until the cylinder is approximately 3mm...

Page 24: ...as a pivot Otherwise the cutting position and sequence of cuts is the same As when using the toe it is important that cutting be done only by extreme end of cutting edge If deep vees are planned it is...

Page 25: ...to roll the blade into cove Hold the blade so that bevel is at a 90 angle to the work axis with the point touching the pencil line and pointing into work axis From here depress the tip slightly to sta...

Page 26: ...ke the sizing cut down to the proper diameter by using the callipers to determine when the cut is finished After making the sizing cuts hang the pattern behind the lathe where it will serve as a guide...

Page 27: ...the centre of the spindle this portion being at least 3mm over finish size to allow for later removal of any marks made upon it Operate lathe at a slower speed than normal Lubricate the workpiece at...

Page 28: ...pad in the tailstock and place a scrap board between the pad and the work For cross drilling round stock use a metal lathe crotch centre in the tailstock Work may be supported on supporting blocks lai...

Page 29: ...in the same manner as that for a spindle Practically all of the balance of the operations however are done by using scraping methods A few of the standard contours which are often turned are illustrat...

Page 30: ...huck When mounted in the chuck the workpiece is substantially supported for any faceplate type of turning 2 TURNING CYLINDERS Stock for cylinders should be mounted on the screw centre or a small facep...

Page 31: ...res using standard procedures Smaller balls can be mounted as face plates on the small faceplate of screw centre Lines drawn to indicate the centre and ends of the ball shape are helpful in plotting t...

Page 32: ...relieved by sanding the lip of the body 7 SEGMENTED TURNINGS Segmented turnings and boxes can be extremely attractive and this method of preparing wood stock is more economical than the use of a larg...

Page 33: ...should be kept to a minimum A large contact area such as the full edge of the spear point chisel will cause chatter and probable chipping Properly worked the chip comes off in a continuous ribbon In...

Page 34: ...e used SANDING BUFFING AND POLISHING 1 USING THE LATHE TO SAND TURNINGS Turnings should be sanded with the lathe running in second lowest speed A large sheet of sandpaper is useful for smoothing cylin...

Page 35: ...s on duplicate production parts The chuck is made slightly oversized and a piece of rubber hose for small parts is inserted in the recess to grip the workpieces Workpieces can be changed without stopp...

Page 36: ...the Chuck 6500645 Bowl Turning Rest 6500646 6 Face Plat Right Hand 6500646 6 Face Plate Left Hand 6500648 8 Piece Chisel Set 6500649 36 For Spare Parts and Service please contact your nearest dealer o...

Page 37: ...ock SD1234 35 Screw Soc HD Set 3 8 16x3 4 SD1235 36 Bolt 1 Hex HD 5 16x3 4 SD1236 37 Plunger SD1237 38 Pin SD1238 39 Spring SD1239 40 Housing Plunger SD1240 41 Spindle Headstock SD1241 42 Nut 3 4 16 H...

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