Workpiece Inspection; Spindle Turning - Craftex CX Series User Manual

Lift the motor assembly all the way up,
using belt tensioning handle shown in
figure-16, and retighten the belt tension lock
lever to lock the motor in position.
Position the belt onto the desired set of
pulleys and loosen the belt tension lock
lever.
Push the motor assembly downward to
tension the belt properly and retighten the
lock lever to lock the motor assembly in
position.
Once the belt is tensioned, push the belt
with your index finger, applying moderate
pressure, mid-way between the upper and
lower pulley and the belt should deflect
about 1/8".
Close the belt cover and retighten the
screw.

WORKPIECE INSPECTION

Before cutting any wood, make sure to
inspect the work-piece for nails, staples,
small pieces of stone or metal and any
other foreign object which is dangerous to
come on contact with the blade.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it comes in contact with the cutting tool,
the object might fly and hit the operator or
seriously damage the blade.
always inspect your work-piece carefully
before cutting and wear eye protection.
Some woods with excessive twisting or
warping are un-stable while cutting and are
dangerous to cut because during operation
the work-piece can move un-expectedly
which can either damage the blade or hurt
the operator.

SPINDLE TURNING

The turning operation in which the work-
piece is mounted between the headstock
and the tailstock is called spindle turning.
TO
OPERATION:
Select a work-piece and draw diagonal
lines from corner to corner across the end
of the work-piece to find the center point.
Take a spur and a mallet and tap center
marks on both ends of the work-piece.
Drill about 1/4" holes on the center marks
on both ends of the work-piece using a 1/4"
drill bit.
You can cut the corners of the work-piece
lengthwise to make turning easier.
Make sure the spur center is aligned with
the mark made on the work-piece and push
the spur center about 1/4" into the work-
piece end.
Insert the spur into the headstock spindle
with the work-piece attached to it and make
sure it is secured.
Install the live center into the tailstock quill
and tighten the quill lock lever to secure the
quill in position.
For safety,
Now, loosen the tailstock lock lever and
slide the tailstock on the lathe bed towards
the work-piece until the live center comes in
contact with the work-piece. Make sure the
live center is aligned with the marked center
on the end of the work-piece.
Now, loosen the quill lock lever and rotate
the tailstock hand wheel pushing the live
PERFORM SPINDLE TURNING
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