LATHE BED EXTENSIONS -
(OPTIONAL)
FIG. 27
FIG. 29
The 70-1824VSR Lathe features a cast iron bed with three
sides machined to add bed extensions which will expand
the work capabilities for turning.
NOTE:
the only bed extension made to fit the specificatIons
of the 70-1824VSR lathe is the #70-908. This optional 16”
long Extension easily bolts onto the lathe for solid working
support. See page 37 for the Extension.
NOTE:
Longer bed extensions can not be used on this bed
front connection as damage to the bed casting will result.
RIGHT BED END:
To extend the spindle length between
centers, the addition of the #70-908 bed extension extends
the lathe’s maximum spindle length from 24” to 40”. FIG. 27.
LEFT BED END:
To extend the swing for larger diameter
turning of bowls and platters with faceplates or chucks, the
addition of the #70-908 bed extension on the left, head-
stock end of the lathe is provided for outboard turning.
This will expand the lathe’s swing from 18” over the lathe
bed, to 27-1/2” over this outboard extension bed. FIG. 29.
NOTE:
for out board turning, the use of the 4” Tool Rest
Height Extension #70-959 is required. FIG. 29, A. This
optional accessory is listed on page 37.
FIG. 28
FRONT of BED:
Mounting the extension onto the lathe
front allows the tool rest for improved access to turning and
finishing the sides and backs of bowls and platters. FIG. 28.
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
OPERATION
17
For outboard turning, remove the tool rest assembly from
the lathe bed, and mount it on the bed extension. For this:
- Loosen the lathe bed’s end Screw (#11C) with the 5mm
Hex Wrench then rotate the safety Washer (#10C) downward
so the tailstock and tool rest can be removed. Fig. 5, page 11.
- Release the tailstock’s locking handle and slide the tail-
stock off of the lathe bed.
- Release the tool rest base’s locking handle and slide the
tool rest base assembly off of the lathe bed.
- Remount the tool rest base assembly with tool rest onto
the 16” outboard extension.
- Remount the tailstock onto the lathe bed and reset the
safety end washer in place for security.
Rotate the headstock 180° to the outboard position and
secure it in place for turning. See page 13.
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