indexing
warning!
Do not turn the machine on, or attempt to rotate the spindle if the indexing
pin has been installed.
For advanced users, this lathe allows the spindle to be locked in place at 36 evenly
spaced 10° intervals. There are 3 threaded holes, and 1 unthreaded hole on the
spindle casting. These are used primarily for reeding or fluting. To lock the spindle in
a different position:
1. Insert the threaded end of the indexing pin (A) Fig.18 into one of the threaded holes
(B).
2. Slowly rotate the spindle (C) until the indexing pin finds the groove, and bottoms
out in the indexing hole.
3. Proceed with the desired cut, groove, or other turning operation on the spindle.
4. If another groove is required, loosen the indexing pin and repeat Steps 1-3.
Faceplate tUrning
Faceplate turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted to the
faceplate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. This type of turning is ideal for
open-faced workpieces such as bowls. If your workpiece diameter is greater than
16”, proceed to the Outboard Turning section below. If your workpiece diameter is
smaller than 16”, follow these instructions;
1. Mark the center point at the back of your workpiece, this is easily done by drawing
diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of these two lines will indicate
the center point of your workpiece.
2. Center the faceplate on the workpiece and fix the workpiece to the faceplate by
drilling wood screws through the mounting holes, see Fig.19 illustration. Make note of the lenght of the screws used as to not hit them when
gouging out the center of the workpiece. If screws can’t be drilled into your workpiece, glue a backing block to your workpiece, make sure the
glue has completely cured before attempting to mount it to the faceplate and turning wood lathe On.
3. Install the faceplate and workpiece onto the headstock spindle, see “Installing/removing faceplate” instructions.
4. Position the tool rest on the outside or inside of your workpiece depending on the operation, again 1/8” above the center line of your workpiece.
Make sure there is sufficient clearance before starting the wood lathe motor.
spindle tUrning
Spindle turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted between the headstock (spur center) and the tailstock (live center).
1. Mark the center of both ends of your workpiece, this is easily done by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of these
two lines will indicate the center point of your workpiece.
2. Drive the spur center approximately 1/4” into the center of your workpiece, then install the spur center into the headstock spindle (with workpiece
still attached).
3. Install the live center into the tailstock quill, reposition the tailstock towards the other end of the workpiece until the live center touches the
center point of the workpiece, lock the tailstock.
4. Unlock the tailstock quill, using the handwheel, push the live center approximately 1/4” into the center of your workpiece.
5. Position the tool rest approximately 1/4” away from your workpiece and 1/8” above the center line. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
before starting the wood lathe motor.
oUtboard tUrning
Outboard turning operations are very similar to faceplate turning operations. This operation is performed when a workpiece diameter is larger
than 16”, in this case the headstock must be swiveled to clear the wood lathe bed. The workpiece is mounted to the faceplate, which is mounted
to the headstock spindle. This type of turning is ideal for large open-faced workpieces such as bowls.
Fig.17 shows the headstock positioned in the 90
0
position, to make this adjustment, follow the adjustment instructions in the “Pivot headstock for
outboard operations” section. Position the tool rest on the left side of the headstock, the tool rest arm will be necessary to properly position the
tool rest. Make sure there is sufficient clearance before starting the wood lathe motor.
FigUre 18
FigUre 19
operation
