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MODEL ST1008
MINI WOOD LATHE
OWNER'S MANUAL
For Models Manufactured Since 06/16
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2016 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2017 (HE)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#18045DN
V2.03.17
Printed in China
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- Page 1 MODEL ST1008 MINI WOOD LATHE OWNER'S MANUAL For Models Manufactured Since 06/16 Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2016 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2017 (HE) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Page 2 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............ 2 ACCESSORIES ............26 Contact Info ..............2 Lathe Accessories ............26 MAINTENANCE ............ 27 Manual Accuracy ............2 Identification ..............5 General ................27 Controls & Features............6 Cleaning .................27 SAFETY ..............7 Unpainted Cast Iron ..........27 Safety Instructions for Machinery ...... -
Page 4: Introduction
Serial Number 10. Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Serial Number 11. Always wear a respirator when emptying bags. 12. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users. Manufactured for Woodstock in Taiwan ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... - Page 5 Max. Distance Tool Rest to Spindle Center ...........................3-3/4 in. Number of Spindle Speeds ....................................6 Spindle Speed Range ................................480 – 4023 RPM Floor to Center Height ..................................13-5/32 in. Model ST1008 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 2 ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe...
- Page 6 Faceplate Size ........................................3 in. Other Information Country of Origin ......................................China Warranty ........................................2 Years Approximate Assembly & Setup Time............................15 Minutes Serial Number Location ..................................ID Label ISO 9001 Factory .......................................No Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ....................Yes ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe...
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Page 7: Identification
Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Figure 1. ST1008 identification. A. Belt Tension Lock Knob Quill M. Quill Lock Handle Belt Cover Lock Handle N. -
Page 8: Controls & Features
Quill Lock Handle: Locks quill in place to prevent loosening during operation of lathe. ON/OFF Switch: Turns power ON/OFF to lathe motor, which rotates spindle. Quill Tailstock Lock Lever Quill Handwheel Quill Lock Handle ON/OFF Switch Figure 4. Tailstock controls. ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 9: Safety
Everyday eyeglasses Never operate under the influence of drugs or alco- are NOT approved safety glasses. hol, when tired, or when distracted. ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... - Page 10 Make sure they are properly installed, undamaged, EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you and working correctly BEFORE operating machine. experience difficulties performing the intended oper- ation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe...
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Page 11: Additional Safety For Wood Lathes
SAFE CLEARANCES. Before starting spindle, verify SANDING/POLISHING. reduce entangle- workpiece has adequate clearance by hand-rotating ment risk, remove tool rest before sanding. Never it through its entire range of motion. completely wrap sandpaper around workpiece. ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 12: Electrical
Incorrectly wiring grounding this machine can cause electrocution, fire, or machine damage. To reduce this risk, only an electrician or qualified service person- nel should do any required electrical work on this machine. -10- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 13: Grounding Requirements
DO NOT connect this Grounding Prong machine to the power source until instructed to do later in this manual. 5-15 PLUG Neutral Hot Figure 5. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle. -11- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 14: Setup
SETUP Inventory The following is a description of the main components This machine presents shipped with the STEELEX™ Model ST1008. Lay the serious injury hazards components out to inventory them. to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- Note: Some parts and hardware may already be al to become familiar with installed on the machine. -
Page 15: Cleanup
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. The Model ST1008 weighs 89 lbs. and has a base Remove this protective coating with a solvent clean- footprint of 33" W x 8 ⁄... -
Page 16: Assembly
Figure 11. Tool rest installed. Flat Washer Install the optional bed extension, Model ST1009 (Page 26). Refer to the instruction sheet includ- Machine Base ed with the bed extension. Workbench Figure 9. "Direct Mount" setup. -14- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 17: Test Run
To test run the machine: Clear all setup tools away from machine. Connect machine to power supply. Turn machine ON, verify motor operation, and then turn machine OFF. The motor should run smoothly and without unusual problems or noises. -15- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 18: Operations
OPERATIONS Overview Eye injuries or respiratory problems can occur The Model ST1008 will perform many types of opera- while operating this tool. Wear personal pro- tions that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many tective equipment to reduce your risk from of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if these hazards. -
Page 19: Stock Inspection & Requirements
Never turn these workpieces at high speed, to place key in a well-hidden or secure location! or instability will be magnified and the workpiece can be ejected from the lathe causing impact injures. Only turn concentric workpieces! -17- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... - Page 20 Loosen the lock handle, remove the spindle cover, and open the access plate (Figure 14). Motor Pulley Figure 15. ST1008 Speed Chart. Move the belt tension lever down, tighten the Lock Handle lock knob, and reinstall the access plate and spindle cover.
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Page 21: Adjusting Tailstock
Loosen the lock handles (see Figure 18) and adjust the tool rest vertically or swivel it as need- Tighten the lock handles. -19- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 22: Installing/Removing Spur Center
Figure 20. Removing spur center using knock out bar. Figure 19. Inserting spur center into spindle. Check that the center is securely installed by giving it a quick tug. (A properly installed center will not pull out by hand.) -20- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 23: Installing/Removing Live Center
Also, the tailstock quill should not protrude from the tailstock housing more than 2'' or the quill will not be supported enough. Failure to follow these warnings may result in personal injury. -21- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 24: Selecting Turning Tools
20-40˚). Figure 24 shows an example of a skew chisel. Figure 26. Parting tool. Specialty Tools—These are the unique, special func- tion tools to aid in hollowing, bowl making, cutting profiles, etc. Figure 24. Skew chisel. -22- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 25: Spindle Turning
10. Test the setup by hand turning the workpiece to Cut the corners off your workpiece if it is over 2" make sure there is enough clearance all the way x 2" to make turning safer and easier. around before starting. -23- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 26: Faceplate Turning
Thread the faceplate onto the headstock spindle and tighten securely. Note: If screws cannot be placed in the workpiece, then a backing block can be glued to the workpiece and attached to the faceplate with screws. -24- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 27: Sanding/Finishing
Glue the center of the backing block to the cen- ter of the workpiece (look through the drilled hole to line up centers), clamp the backing block to the workpiece, and wait for the glue to cure according to the manufacturer’s recommenda- tion. -25- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 28: Accessories
The D3640 SHOP FOX® Tool Table is great for The ST1009 STEELEX™ Bed Extension enables bench-top tools such as chop saws, drill presses, your ST1008 lathe to turn to 38" between centers. scroll saws, and bandsaws. Support cross braces on (Model ST1008 shown with ST1009 bed extension.) top provide incredible strength and capacity. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Clean/vacuum dust buildup off of motor. Cleaning Figure 39. Lubrication locations. Cleaning the Model ST1008 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it. -
Page 30: Service
1. Short circuit in motor or loose 1. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted off. connections. terminals or worn insulation. 2. Incorrect fuses/circuit breakers. 2. Repair cause of short and or install correct fuses or circuit breakers. -28- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... - Page 31 1. Turn the barrel handwheel until it forces taper out of from tailstock barrel. the way back into the tailstock. barrel. 2. Debris was not removed from taper 2. Always make sure that taper surfaces are clean. before inserting into barrel. -29- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe...
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Page 32: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram COLOR KEY BLACK WHITE GREEN PADDLE SWITCH (viewed from behind) Neutral 120 VAC 5-15 Plug Ground (As Recommended) Ground Capacitor 25MFD 250VAC 120V MOTOR Figure 40. Motor connections. Figure 41. Switch connections. -30- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 33: Parts
PARTS Main 74V2 71V2 53V2 52V2 16-1 16-4 27-3 16-2 16-3 27-4 27-5 27-2 27-6 16-6 16-5 27-1 -31- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 34: Main Parts List
PULLEY SAFETY COVER XST1008033 LOWER PULLEY ACCESS PLATE XST1008082 HEADSTOCK HANDWHEEL XST1008034 COMPRESSION SPRING XST1008083 SET SCREW M6-1 X 6 XST1008035 SPACER 18MM XST1008096 POWER CORD 18G 3W 72" 5-15P XST1008036 SHAFT XST1008099 STRAIN RELIEF PG11 TYPE-1 -32- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 35: Labels & Cosmetics
XST1008093 STEELEX NAMEPLATE - SMALL 1270 WARNING 1960 XST1008089 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 1-1/2" X 2-1/2" XST1008094 TOUCH UP PAINT, STEELEX TAN XST1008090 READ MANUAL LABEL 1-1/2" X 2-1/2" XST1008095 BLACK TOUCH-UP PAINT XST1008091 ELECTRICITY LABEL -33- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 36: Warranty
Every effort has been made to ensure that all machinery meets high quality and durability standards. ™ We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products. -34- ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe... -
Page 37: Warranty Registration
_____ Other: How long have you been a woodworker/metalworker? _____ 0-2 Years ____ 2-8 Years ____ 8-20 Years ____ 20+ Years How many of your machines or tools are STEELEX ™ _____ 0-2 ____ 3-5 ____ 6-9 ____ 10+ Do you think your machine represents a good value? - Page 38 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Place Stamp Here WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC. P.O. BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE...
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