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model g0694 (mfg. since 1/09)
Spindle Turning
spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between the headstock
and the tailstock (see
figure 30 for an example).
figure 30. typical spindle turning operation.
Workpiece
Workpiece
Center
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
figure 31. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
Setting Up for Spindle Turning
1. Find the center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from cor-
ner to corner across the end of the workpiece
(
figure 31).
2. Using a wood mallet and spur center, tap a
center mark into both ends of the workpiece.
3. Using a
1
⁄
4
" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole at the
center mark on the end of the workpiece to
be mounted on the headstock spur center.
4. to help embed the spur center into the
workpiece, cut
1
⁄
8
" deep saw kerfs in the same
end of the workpiece along the diagonal lines
marked in
Step 1.
Note:
If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut the
corners off the workpiece lengthwise to make
turning safer and easier.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear a face shield and
respirator when operating this machine.
NOTICE
Always disconnect the lathe from power
before using the spindle lock feature. Never
resume turning operations without making
sure that the spindle lock is disengaged and
the spindle turns freely by hand. Otherwise
machine damage could result.
