ADJUStMENtS & oPERAtIoN
tAILStoCK ADJUStMENtS
Before moving tailstock, make sure the bedway has been lubricated with paste
wax or Spray Coat Dry film lubricant.
The tailstock (A) Fig.8 is moved along the lathe bedway to support the other
end of your workpiece using a live center (B). To move the tailstock, loosen
locking lever (C) and slide tailstock. Retighten locking lever to secure tailstock.
The tailstock quill (D) moves in and out by turning handwheel (E) and is locked
into place using lock handle (F).
SPINDLE VARIABLE SPEED
This wood lathe comes with a variable speed dial (A) Fig.9. While the machine
is running, the speed can be increased or decreased by turning the dial. The
variable speed range is 750 -3200 RPM.
1. Turn the variable speed dial (A) Fig.9 clockwise to increase the spindle
speed or counterclockwise to decrease spindle speed.
wooD LAthE oPERAtIoNS
For information on wood lathe operations such as spindle turning, faceplate
turning, various cutting and shaping technics, consult some of the many
sources at your local library or book store. We recommend having an
experienced woodworker show you basic tips to get started.
BASIC gUIDE- SPINDLE tURNINg
Spindle turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted
between the headstock (spur centre) and the tailstock (live centre).
1. Mark the centre of both ends of your workpiece, this is easily done by
drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of these two
lines will indicate the centre point of your workpiece.
FIgURE 8
FIgURE 9
2. Drive the spur centre approximately 1/4” into the centre of your workpiece, then install the spur centre into the headstock spindle (with
workpiece still attached).
3. Install the live centre into the tailstock quill, reposition the tailstock towards the other end of the workpiece until the live centre touches the
centre point of the workpiece, lock the tailstock.
4. Unlock the tailstock quill, using the handwheel, push the live centre approximately 1/4” into the centre of your workpiece.
5. Position the tool rest approximately 1/4” away from your workpiece and 1/8” above the centre line. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
before starting the wood lathe motor.
BASIC gUIDE- FACEPLAtE tURNINg
Faceplate turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted to the faceplate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. This type
of turning is ideal for open-faced workpieces such as bowls.
1. Mark the centre point at the back of your workpiece, this is easily done by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of
these two lines will indicate the centre point of your workpiece.
2. Centre the faceplate on the workpiece and fix the workpiece to the faceplate by drilling wood screws through the mounting holes. Make note
of the lenght of the screws used as to not hit them when gouging out the centre of the workpiece. If screws can’t be drilled into your workpiece,
glue a backing block to your workpiece, make sure the glue has completely cured before attempting to mount it to the faceplate and turning
wood lathe On.
3. Install the faceplate and workpiece onto the headstock spindle.
4. Position the tool rest on the outside or inside of your workpiece depending on the operation, again 1/8” above the centre line of your workpiece.
Make sure there is sufficient clearance before starting the wood lathe motor.
