Changing Speed Ranges - Woodstock W1866 Owner's Manual

Changing.Speed.Ranges
The pulley belt configurations on this lathe provide two
speed ranges (see Figure 31).
Note: To maximize spindle torque, use low spindle speed
range for spindle speeds of 1200 RPM or less.
Refer to the speed recommendations chart below to
choose an appropriate RPM for your operation, then
choose the speed range that will include the selected
RPM.
Workpiece. Roughing..
Diameter RPM
Under 2" 1600
2–4" 800
4–6" 500
6–8" 400
8–10" 300
10–12" 250
12–16" 200
16–20" 150
20–24" 100
Outboard 80
To change speed ranges, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open belt access cover, as shown in Figure 32.
3. Loosen belt tension lock handle (see Figure 33).
4. Use belt tension lever (see Figure 33) to lift motor
assembly all the way up, then re-tighten belt tension
lock handle to hold motor in place while you change
belt position.
General. Finishing..
Cutting.RPM RPM
2300 2300
1600 2300
1100 1700
800 1250
700 1000
550 900
450 680
350 550
280 400
200 300
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Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)
Always. choose. correct. spindle. speed.
for. an. operation.. Using. wrong. speed.
may. lead. to. workpiece. being. thrown.
at. high. speed,. causing. fatal. or. severe.
impact.injuries.
= Low Range
60-1200 RPM
= High Range
120-2300 RPM
Motor
Figure.31. Speed range belt positions.
Figure.32. Belt access cover opened.
Figure.33. Belt tension lever and lock
handle.
Spindle
Belt
Access
Cover
Belt
Tension
Lever
Belt Tension
Lock Handle