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For larger workpieces the head stock will have to be turned
90°, the extension added to the tool rest.
Caution: always operate lathe with the headstock locked in
position.
The headstock can be positioned anywhere along the
machine bed.
7.4 Headstock spindle index
Indexing is used to create evenly spaced features in a
workpiece, while keeping the lathe spindle locked; for
example, when cutting flutes on a spindle blank with a
hand-held router, while the spindle blank is secured
between lathe centers.
The JWL-1640EVS lathe provides 36 indexing positions at
10-degree increments.
Rotate spindle using handwheel until index pin (L, Figure
29) aligns with desired hole.
Screw index pin into hole until it engages spindle.
Perform desired procedure.
Unscrew index pin until spindle is released. Rotate spindle
to next desired hole, and repeat.
Disengage index pin before starting lathe.
IMPORTANT: Do not use index pin to lock spindle, which
will cause unnecessary wear to the pin. Use spindle lock
for this purpose.
Fig 28-1
Fig 29
7.5 Installing work holding
The faceplate is used for tuning bowls. There are a number
of holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate
onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two
setscrews (E, Fig 30).
Remove the faceplate by loosening two set screws. Push in
the spindle lock and use the provided wrench on faceplate
flats.
7.6 Adjusting tool rest
A 300mm tool rest is provided with your lathe. It is designed
to allow adjustment for height and position.
Loosen locking handle on tool rest base (G, Fig 31) to slide
base forward or back, and to angle it to the bed. Tighten
locking handle firmly before operating lathe.
Loosen handle (H) to raise or lower tool rest and angle it to
the work. Tighten handle before operating lathe.
Tool rest extension:
The extension (J, Fig 32) mounts to the tool rest base and
offers greater reach for the tool rest when turning off the bed
using the headstock at an angle, as shown.
Make sure the clamp bushings (K) are pulled apart sufficiently
to accept the post of the extension.
Fig 30
Fig 31
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