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Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 11/17)
1. Make backing block from a suitable size
piece of scrap wood.
Note:
Faces of backing block must be flat
and parallel to each other, or uneven surfac-
es will cause workpiece to spin eccentrically,
causing unnecessary vibration and runout. It
is best to mount backing block to faceplate
and turn other surface flat prior to mounting.
2. Locate and mark center of workpiece and
backing block.
3. Drill a
1
⁄
4
" hole through center of backing block.
4. Look through hole in backing block to line up
center with workpiece and glue and clamp
backing block to workpiece.
Note: Allow glue to cure according to manu-
facturer's instructions.
5. Follow Steps 1–3 under Mounting
Workpiece on Faceplate (see Page 39) to
attach backing block to faceplate.
Mounting Workpiece on Backing
Block
Outboard Turning
Outboard turning is a variation of faceplate
turning and is accomplished with the headstock
positioned so the faceplate is not directly over the
bed, allowing a larger turning capacity than the
swing specification of the lathe.
This lathe can be easily configured for outboard
turning by sliding the tailstock onto the swing-
away bed and rotating it out of the way. The head-
stock can then be moved all the way to the other
end of the bed.
To outboard turn:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen tailstock, slide onto swing-away bed,
and rotate out of the way.
3. Remove toolrest base from machine by
removing hex nuts and clamp washers locat-
ed underneath assembly, then lifting it from
lathe bed.
