Changing Spindle Speed - Woodstock Shop Fox W1704 Owner's Manual

Model W1704 (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20)
Changing Speed Ranges
Changing.Spindle.Speed
The Model W1704 utilizes a spindle speed dial (see Figure
26) that allows for on-the-fly spindle speed changes from
750 to 3200 RPM. Rotate the spindle speed dial clockwise
to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease
speed.
Refer to the speed recommendations chart in Figure.25
to choose the appropriate RPM for your operation.
Workpiece. Roughing.
Diameter RPM
Under 2" 1520
2–4" 760
4–6" 510
6–8" 380
8–10" 300
10–12" 255
12–14" 220
Figure.25. Typical spindle speed recommendations.
— When a lot of material must be removed and a
rough finish does not matter, use lower speed
range.
— When making light cuts or when a clean finish is
required, use higher speed range.
— For general turning operations, or as a compromise
between the two ranges, use mid range.
General. Finishing.
Cutting.RPM RPM
3200 3200
1600 2480
1080 1650
810 1240
650 1000
540 830
460 710
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Spindle
Speed Dial
Figure.26. Location of spindle speed dial.
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.