Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 11/17)
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Spindle Turning
Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between centers in the
headstock and tailstock, as shown in
Figure 45.
Bowls, table legs, tool handles, and candlesticks
are typical projects where this operation is used.
Figure 45. Typical spindle turning operation.
To set up a spindle turning operation:
1. Find center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from
corner to corner across end of workpiece, as
shown in
Figure 46.
Figure 46. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
Workpiece
Workpiece
Center
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a
face shield, and a respirator when operating
this machine.
Spindle Turning
2. Make a center mark by using a wood mallet
and tapping point of spur center into center of
workpiece on both ends.
3. Using a
1
⁄
4
" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole at
center mark on end of the workpiece to be
mounted on headstock spur center.
4. To help embed spur center into workpiece,
cut
1
⁄
8
" deep saw kerfs in headstock end of
workpiece along diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut corners
off workpiece lengthwise to make turning
safer and easier (see
Figure 47).
6. Drive spur center into end center mark of
workpiece with a wood mallet to embed it at
least
1
⁄
4
" into workpiece, as shown in
Figure
48.
¼"
Figure 48. Spur center properly embedded.
Workpiece
Center
Figure 47. Corners of workpiece removed.