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Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)
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Spindle.Turning
Spindle turning is the operation performed when a
workpiece is mounted between centers in the headstock
and tailstock, as shown in
Figure
37
. Bowls, table legs,
tool handles, and candlesticks are typical projects where
this operation is used.
Damage. to. your. eyes. and. lungs. could.
result.from.using.this.machine.without.
proper. protective. gear.. Always. wear.
safety. glasses,. a. face. shield,. and. a.
respirator.when.operating.this.machine.
Figure.37.
Typical spindle turning
operation.
Workpiece
Center
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
Workpiece
Figure.38.
Workpiece marked diagonally
from corner to corner to determine center.
Workpiece Center
Corners
Removed
Figure.39.
Corners of workpiece removed.
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut corners off
workpiece lengthwise to make turning safer and
easier (see
Figure
39
).
To set up a spindle turning operation, do these steps:
1. Find center point of both ends of your workpiece by
drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner across
end of workpiece, as shown in
Figure
38
.
2. Make a center mark by using a wood mallet and
tapping point of spur center into center of workpiece
on both ends.
3. Using a
1
⁄
4
" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole at center
mark on end of the workpiece to be mounted on
headstock spur center.
4. To help embed spur center into workpiece, cut
1
⁄
8
"
deep saw kerfs in headstock end of workpiece along
diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
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