Spindle Turning - Grizzly G0835 Manual

Spindle Turning

Spindle Turning
Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between centers in the
headstock and tailstock, as shown in Figure 45.
Bowls, table legs, tool handles, and candlesticks
are typical projects where this operation is used.
Figure 45. Typical spindle turning operation.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a
face shield, and a respirator when operating
this machine.
To set up a spindle turning operation:
1.
Find center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from
corner to corner across end of workpiece, as
shown in Figure 46.
Workpiece
Center
Figure 46. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 11/17)
Workpiece
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
2. Make a center mark by using a wood mallet
and tapping point of spur center into center of
workpiece on both ends.
3. Using a ⁄ " drill bit, drill a
1
4
center mark on end of the workpiece to be
mounted on headstock spur center.
4. To help embed spur center into workpiece,
cut ⁄ " deep saw kerfs in headstock end of
1
8
workpiece along diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut corners
off workpiece lengthwise to make turning
safer and easier (see Figure 47).
Figure 47. Corners of workpiece removed.
6.
Drive spur center into end center mark of
workpiece with a wood mallet to embed it at
" into workpiece, as shown in Figure
least ⁄
1
4
48.
¼"
Figure 48. Spur center properly embedded.
⁄ " deep hole at
1
4
Workpiece
Center
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