Operation - Record Power Coronet Series Original Instruction Manual

11. Operation

Using the Faceplate
The Coronet Envoy and Regent are supplied with an 82 mm (3
faceplate which is already assembled to the machine as shown in Fig 11.1.
The faceplate is designed for turning small to medium sized bowls.
Find the centre of the bowl blank and using dividers as shown in Fig 11.2,
mark an 82 mm diameter circle from the centre of the blank.
Place the faceplate over the scribed circle and attach it to the blank using
4 wood screws as shown in Fig 11.3. The length of wood screws used will
vary depending on the size of bowl blank and intended finished thickness of
the base but the largest possible screws should be used to give maximum
hold.
Screw the faceplate onto the lathe spindle as shown in Fig 11.4.
When beginning to turn the bowl, proceed with caution and ensure the
blank is securely held to the faceplate.
Fur further details on using the faceplate please refer to the Intended use
of the Lathe and Basic Woodturning Instructions chapter of the
manual.
Before inserting tapered attachments into the headstock or quill
ensure that the taper is clean and free of any waste material
that may cause misalignment or vibration. Always fully seat the
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taper by tapping it into place with a soft-headed mallet.
Fitting the 4-Prong Drive Centre to the Headstock
When turning between centres, the 4-prong drive centre should be used in
conjunction with the revolving centre. For details on turning between centres,
please refer to the Intended use of the Lathe and Basic Woodturning
Instructions chapter of the manual.
Before fitting the drive centre it is advisable to remove the faceplate as it
may cause an obstruction when turning.
The faceplate features a blind set screw as shown in Fig 11.5. Its
purpose is to secure the faceplate to the spindle when the lathe
is operating in reverse. It must be removed before removal of
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the faceplate to avoid damage to the spindle thread.
Remove the blind set screw from the faceplate using a 3 mm hex wrench.
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Fig 11.1
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Faceplate
Fig 11.2
Fig 11.3
Fig 11.4
Fig 11.5
Blind
set screw