Axminster AP508WL Original Instructions Manual page 10

Assembly
Lathe Bed Extension
The extension bed (N) will increase the capacity of your lathe in three
ways. The lathe can be used with the main bed either way around, this is
because the extension bed (N) can be mounted either on the end of the
main bed to extend the distance between centres, on the leg stand (M)
to create a bigger turning diameter, or on a mounting plate machined
onto the side of the main bed. This allows bowl turning with the
headstock rotated to suit.
Setup 1 ( to increase distance between centres)
Locate the four cap head bolts/spring/washers and the bed extension
(N). Remove the stop pin from one side of the lathe bed and place safely
aside. Place a sping/washer over each cap head bolt, with help align the
for holes in the bed extension (N) with four threaded holes to the end of
the lathe bed. Insert the bolts through the castings and just nip up the
bolts. Manoeuvre the tailstock over the two beds and lock in place. (this
aligns the two beds) Now tighten all four cap head bolt to secure the
extension in place. Replace the stop pin in the extension bed (N), see fig
24-25.
Fig 24-25
Cap head bolt
Threaded holes
N
Setup 2 ( mounted to leg stand)
1. The extension bed can be mounted to the leg stand (M) in
two set heights for the required piece being turned, see fig 26.
Align the holes in the extension bed with the thread holes to
one of the set height mounting plates and secure with the four
cap head bolts, see fig 27-28.
2. Slide the banjo assembly into the extension bed. Loosen the
tool rest clamping handle, locate the tool rest extension post (B)
and insert it into the banjo and tight the clamping handle.
Stop pin
Height mounting plates
3. Loosen tool rest extension clamp and insert one of the two
tool rests (F) or (K) and secure in position.
4. Remove the tailstock assembly and place safely aside, lift up
the headstock locking handle and slide the headstock assembly
until it's up against the edge of the lathe bed and lock in place.
Insert the stop pin in the lathe bed and extension bed, see fig
29.
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Fig 27-28
Fig 29