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Spindle Turning
Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between the headstock
and the tailstock (see Figure 31 for an example).
Figure 31. Typical spindle turning operation.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear a face shield and
respirator when operating this machine.
NOTICE
Always disconnect the lathe from power
before using the spindle lock feature. Never
resume turning operations without making
sure that the spindle lock is disengaged and
the spindle turns freely by hand. Otherwise
machine damage could result.
Items Needed
Pencil ................................................................. 1
Wood Mallet..............................................................1
Hand Drill...................................................................1
⁄
" Drill Bit..................................................................1
1
4
Hand Saw..................................................................1
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Setting Up for Spindle Turning
1.
Find the center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from
corner to corner across the end of the
workpiece (See Figure 32).
Workpiece
Workpiece
Figure 32. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
2.
Using a wood mallet and spur center, tap a
center mark into both ends of the workpiece.
3.
Using a
center mark on the end of the workpiece to
be mounted on the headstock spur center.
4.
To help embed the spur center into the
workpiece, cut
handsaw in the same end of the workpiece
along the diagonal lines marked in Step 1.
Note: If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut the
corners off the workpiece lengthwise to make
turning safer and easier.
Qty
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
Center
⁄
" drill bit, drill a
⁄
" deep hole at the
1
1
4
4
⁄
" deep saw kerfs with a
1
8
Model G0694 (Mfd. Since 03/15)
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