ADJUSTMENTS
NEVER START THE LATHE WITH
THE INDEX PIN ENGAGED IN THE SPINDLE, OR
DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE WILL RESULT.
SPINDLE INDEXING ADJUSTMENTS
The Headstock Spindle has 36 indexing holes, each 10°
apart, which allows accurate pattern work on projects such
as straight fluting, grooving, drilling, detail carving, wood
burning patterns, laying out designs and more.
The Indexing Chart, FIG. 33, shows how to rotate the
spindle to access any of the 36 indexing holes. The 9
primary settings are listed below, however, other indexing/
design settings are possible. Vary the index combinations
to make non-equal, spaced patterns (EX:10° & 20° series
(1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13 etc.)). Also, by rotating/repositioning
your work while it is being held between centers, in a chuck
or on a faceplate, new orientation points for the index holes
will be set for your work.
To Use
: Insert the Indexing Pin into one of the 36 spindle’s
positioning holes according to the chart, and the number of
setting you need for your workpiece. Make sure that the pin
locates and securely enters into one of the indexing holes
so that there is no accidental slipping. See page 14.
With the Indexing Pin in the first spindle hole setting, do
your work (drilling /marking/etc.), then rotate the spindle
to the next index setting noted on the chart. Work through
all of the designated index setting numbered positions and
complete the remaining markings, or work, on your work-
piece.
See page 14 for additional information on the lathe’s head-
stock and indexing.
FIG. 33
NUMBER OF
INDEX
POSITIONS
ANGLE
BETWEEN
POSITIONS
SPINDLE
INDEX
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
6
360°
180°
120°
90°
60°
ANY SINGLE HOLE
1,19
1,13,25
1,10,19,28
1,7,13,19,25,31
9
12
18
40°
30°
20°
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,
21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35
1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33
1,4,7,10,13,16,
19,22,25,28,31,34
36
10°
EVERY HOLE 1 to 36
NEVER USE THE INDEX PIN TO
HOLD THE SPINDLE TO REMOVE ACCESSORIES
FROM THE LATHE, OR DAMAGE TO THE PIN OR
THE SPINDLE PULLEY WILL RESULT.
ADJUSTING THE LOCKING HANDLES
The locking handles on the Tool Rest Base and Tailstock
are pre-set at the factory to give ample holding pressure
against the lathe bed to keep these lathe assemblies
positioned, so that they will not move during use.
If adjustments are needed, the clamping pressure can be
changed by turning the large Hex Nuts (#A6, D15) that are
located under the lathe bed and below the assemblies. This
can be done with an 19mm (3/4”) or adjustable wrench (not
included). See Figure 34, A.
1. Loosen the locking Handle,B, (#A3,D12)) so that there is
no clamping pressure being exerted on the lathe assembly.
2. With the wrench, slightly turn the Hex Nut to loosen or
tighten it on its threaded Drawbar Bolt (#A9, D17).
3. Test the clamping pressure with the locking handle, and
adjust the nut again, if needed, to set the right pressure.
FIG. 34
17
A
B
