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P26
LATHES
12.8
Mounting and Removing the Chuck
Mounting
Before mounting the chuck, make sure that the threads
are clean and free of grit.
To mount the chuck on the lathe, carefully place the
chuck on the thread with your right hand, making sure
it is square.
Turn the hand wheel slowly with your left hand to
screw on the chuck until it is tight.
The machine should never be turned on for this procedure.
If the chuck is too heavy for this procedure then the
indexing pin should be engaged and the chuck slowly
turned with both hands until it is tight.
Removing
To release the chuck first ensure that the safety ring
has been removed and engage the indexing pin.
Place the Allen key into the chuck.
Use a light tap with the hand or a soft mallet (never
use a metal one) to unbind the thread.
Remove the Allen key and unwind the chuck using the
hand wheel.
Tip:
If you have continued problems removing the
chuck, a thin pvc (nylon) washer can be between the
face of the chuck and the face of the spindle before
the chuck is screwed on. This prevents metal to metal
binding which can make it difficult to remove
the chuck.
12.9
Outboard Turning Set Up
For outboard turning, the handbrake wheel needs to be
removed - to do so:
Remove the safety ring.
Engage the indexing pin.
Loosen the handbrake wheel in an anticlockwise
direction using the spanner provided then unscrew the
handbrake wheel.
Screw the handbrake wheel onto the opposite
(inboard) side of the lathe and tighten with the
spanner provided.
Important Note
Before all outboard turning ensure that the 3 steps
(below) have been completed.
Step 1. Before turning large pieces it is recommended to
put the ratio 1:3
Step 2. clamp the workpiece
Step 3. Mount the Safety Ring
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