Spindle Turning - Grizzly T32536 Owner's Manual

Spindle Turning

Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between centers in the
headstock and tailstock, as shown in Figure 21.
Bowls, table legs, tool handles, and candlesticks
are typical projects where this operation is used.
Figure 21. Example of typical spindle turning
operation.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a
face shield, and a respirator when operating
this machine.
Tools Needed
Precision Ruler .................................................. 1
Wood Mallet....................................................... 1
Drill Bit ⁄ " .......................................................... 1
1
4
Tablesaw/Bandsaw ............................................ 1
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To set up a spindle turning operation:
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 22.
Workpiece
Figure 22. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
2.
Make a center mark by using a wood mallet
and tapping point of spur center into center of
workpiece on both ends.
3.
Drill a
the workpiece to be mounted on headstock
spur center.
4. To help embed spur center into workpiece,
cut ⁄ " deep saw kerfs in headstock end of
1
8
workpiece along diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
Qty
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut cor-
ners off workpiece lengthwise to make turn-
ing safer and easier when roughing out
workpiece (see Figure 23).
Corners
Removed
Figure 23. Corners of workpiece removed.
Workpiece
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
Center
⁄ " deep hole at center mark on end of
1
4
Model T32536 (Mfd. Since 10/20)
Workpiece
Center