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10. BASIC WOOD TURNING
The following pages of this manual explain and illustrate
the correct use of the turning tools, the tool rest and
other information to help you.
10.1 SPINDLE TURNING - FIGS. 7 - 10
Select a piece of wood 50x50x300mm (approx.) Draw
diagonal lines on each end the piece of wood to locate
the centres (Fig.7).
In both ends of the piece of wood drill a 1.5mm hole,
7mm deep into the centre. Now secure the workpiece in a
soft jaw vice. Put the point of the drive spur into the
drilled hole and tap the spur in securely (Fig.8).
Now remove the spur and check the prongs have left an
imprint.
Ensure that both the drive spur and live centre are clean
and insert them into the lathe (see page 7). Place the
workpiece between the centres and close up the tailstock
(Fig.9) making sure the marked end goes the tailstock
end.
Select the required tool rest position approx 3mm away
from the corners of the wood and 3mm above the centre
line (Fig.10) and lock the tool rest into position. Now
select the appropriate speed (see Page 8), rotate the
workpiece to check the corners do not foul the tool rest.
FIG.9
FIG.7
FIG.8
FIG.10
Tool Rest
3mm
3mm
Wood