5
Motor Pulley
To adjust turning speeds, open the access
doors to the motor pulley and headstock
pulley and align the belt as indicated in
figure on left.
Note that speeds vary from 500 RPM
to 3200 RPM.
Headstock
pulley
RECOMMENDED TURNING SPEEDS
Work Diameter in Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speeds
0-2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2600-3200 RPM
2"-3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-2600 RPM
3"-4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300-2000 RPM
4"-5". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500-1300 RPM
6"+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 RPM
Note:
These speeds can vary with different wood species and the skill of the operator.
Unbalanced pieces generally should be turned on speeds lower than those recommended above.
Sanding
Use the fastest speed possible without burning the wood.
Polishing & Finishing
Generally finishing can be done at faster speeds than turning
ADJUSTING THE MAIN SPINDLES SPEED
(Number callouts refer to the Parts List on page 7)
First, open the rear belt door (#20) of headstock (#19). Loosen the ratchet handle (#33), to allow the motor plate (#31)
to swivel upwards. Open the side belt door (#55) to gain access to the motor pulley. Change the speed by moving the
drive belt (#26) from one pulley to another (always go from larger pulley to smaller pulley)making sure that the belt
runs in parallel grooves at all times.When finished changing, pull down the motor plate to tighten the belt, then secure
the ratchet handle (#33). Affix the rear belt door (#20) to the head stock (#19) and secure the side belt door (#55).
3200
2600
2000
1300
500
Speed Chart