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For making Flutes on turnings using the Indexing Features found on Modern Mini / Midi Lathes
Requirements:
• Trim Router with about 3” diameter body & 3” flat portion for mounting
• Split bed Lathe with 18” bed.
• Spur Center and Live Tailstock center installed Lathe or lathe accessories with indexing capability.
• Lathe swing variable 8” - 16”. Bed minimum length 16-1/2”
ROUTER INDEX GUIDE
Figure 1 Fluting Guide Platform Components
1) Guide Platform
2) Platform guide Bar
2b) Platform guide bar screw and lock nuts (2 sets)
3) Stop Collars and mounting hardware (2)
4) Mounting bolts with Knob and washers
5) Bed Mounting Grips (2 sets)
Router Transport Assembly
6) Transport Base
7) Trim Router Clamps (2)
8) Height Adjustment Post and Guard
9) Cutting Guard
10) Router Carrier Handles (2)
Other Accessories
11) “T” handle allen wrench
12) Round Nose Router Bit (not shown)
13) “V” Groove Router Bit (not shown)
14) Trim Cutter Router Bit (not shown)
Not included
15) Trim Router with body about 3” diameter (PSI item
#LIXROUT or equivalent)
Note: Before you mount up the Fluting guide, you should first turn a spindle to the approximate profile of your finished project. Use the
toolrest and traditional lathe tools. You can turn the spindle straight or with a taper depending on the final profile of your project.
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Mounting stop collar to guide bar
Mounting guide bar to platform
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guide bar
stop collar
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Mounting base to lathe bed
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Lathe bed
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Figure 1a
Figure 1b
Figure 1c
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guide platform
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guide platform
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