Adjusting Tool Rest - Woodstock Shop fox W1856 Owner's Manual

Adjusting.Tool.Rest
The tool rest assembly consists of two components: the
tool rest base (or banjo) and the tool rest. The tool rest
base moves forward/backward and along the length of the
lathe bed. The tool rest rotates and moves up and down
in the tool rest base. Locks for both components allow
you to secure the tool rest in position after making these
adjustments.
When adjusting the tool rest, position it as close as
possible to the workpiece without actually touching it.
This maximizes support where the cutting occurs and
minimizes leverage, reducing the risk of injury if a "catch"
occurs.
Many woodturners typically set the height of the tool
rest ⁄ " above or below the centerline of the workpiece,
1
8
depending on their height, the type of tool they're using,
and the type of operation they're performing.
As.a.rule.of.thumb: For most (spindle) turning operations,
the cutting tool should contact the workpiece slightly
above centerline. For most inside (bowl) turning
operations, the cutting tool should contact the workpiece
slightly below centerline.
Keeping all these factors in mind, your main goal when
adjusting the tool rest should be providing maximum
support for the type of tool being used, in a position that
is safe and comfortable for you.
To.adjust.tool.rest,.do.these.steps:
1. Loosen tool rest base lock lever and move tool rest
assembly to desired position on lathe bed, as shown
in Figure.14.
Note: To maximize support, the tool rest base
should always be locked on both sides of the bed.
Never pull the tool rest so far back that it is only
secured on one side.
2. Retighten tool rest base lock lever to secure tool
rest assembly in position.
Note: The large clamping hex nut underneath the
tool rest base will require occasional adjusting to
ensure proper clamping pressure of the tool rest
assembly to the bed. Turn this hex nut in small
increments to fine tune the clamping pressure as
needed.
Model W1856 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Improperly. supported. or. positioned.
cutting.tools.can."catch".on.workpiece,.
ejecting. tool. from. your. hands. with.
great.force..To.reduce.this.risk,.always.
ensure.tool.rest.is.properly.positioned.
for. each. type. of. operation,. cutting.
tool. is. firmly. supported. against. tool.
rest. BEFORE. cutting,. and. cutting. tool.
is. properly. positioned. to. cut. at. the.
correct. angle. for. tool. and. operation.
type.
Always. operate. lathe. with. tailstock.
firmly.locked.to.bed..Otherwise,.serious.
personal. injury. may. occur. if. tailstock.
moves/shifts.during.operation.
Tool
Rest
Base
Lock
Lever
Figure.14. Tool rest controls.
3. Loosen tool rest lock handle (see
Figure.14).
4. Position tool rest in desired location.
5. Retighten tool rest lock handle to
secure tool rest in position.
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Tool Rest
Tool Rest
Lock
Handle