Variable Speed Wood Lathe This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of Model HM1324 (DL356), Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe Use protective equipment. Use safety glass. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operations is dusty. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are provided for connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure there are connected and property used. Do not abuse the cord.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe headstock. 8. SNUG THE TAILSTOCK CENTER against the workpiece and lock it. Lubricate the tailstock center if it is not a ball bearing center. 9. PROPERLY ADJUST THE TOOL REST HEIGHT. 10. ADJUST THE TOOL REST so it is as close to the workpiece as possible. 11.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe Transport and installation Fig. A For packing reasons the machine is not completely assembled. Contents of the Shipping Containers Foreword The Woodlathe adjustable speed wood lathes is a big capacity machine, designed for industry, commercial shops, and schools, or wherever a demand exists for continued accuracy and long life through safe, heavy-duty operation.
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Variable Speed Wood Lathe FIG B Assembly 1. Secure tool rest to tool rest body (B, Fig. 1) by tightening handle (C, Fig. 1). 2. Slide the tailstock and tool rest to the headstock end of the lathe bed. See “Controls and Features” section of this manual on how to move the tailstock and tool rest.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe Controls & Features 1. Headstock Lock Handle: Locks head in position by screws below the headstock. Unlock screws to position the head 180 degree for outboard turning. Tighten screws when properly positioned. 2. Headstock Indexing Pin: Turn the knurled knob counter-clockwise to unlock the plunger. Pull the knob out to release the headstock.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe Roughing Gouge - used for rapidly cut raw wood into round stock, see Figure 3. Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge - used for turning bowls and plates, see Figure 3. Spindle Gouge - used for turning beads, coves and other details, see Figure 3. Spear - fine scraping and delicate operations, such as the forming of beads, parallel grooves and shallow vees, etc, see Figure 3.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe 6. Rotate workpiece by hand to check for proper clearance from tool rest. Note: You may want to trim off the corners of a square workpiece to make turning a little easier. 7. Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the appropriate RPM for the size of stock. The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit the work and operator.
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Variable Speed Wood Lathe 5. Add details to the workpiece with skew, spindle gouge, etc. Coves 1. Use a spindle gouge. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to workpiece, touch the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of the cove. Stop at the bottom; attempting to go up the opposite side may cause the tool to catch.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe form the bead. Roll the tool in direction of cut. Sanding & Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required. Adjust lathe to a finishing speed, and begin with fine sandpaper (120 grit or finer). Coarser sandpaper will leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove, and dull crisp details.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe Wood Selection Firewood is the cheapest, most widely available stock to use while learning to turn bowls. Develop skill with each tool before attempting to make a finished piece. It is best to start with dry wood, without worrying about drying or distortion.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe see Figure 13. 9. Turn a short tenon (about 1/8" long) the size of the hole in the faceplate, see Figure 13. This will allow centering the workpiece when the faceplate is attached. Note: If you plan to use a chuck, turn a tenon of appropriate length and diameter to fit your chuck.
Variable Speed Wood Lathe sandpaper. Try to keep details crisp. Finish sanding with 220 grit. 3. Remove sanding dust with tack rags, or compressed air and, with lathe turned off, apply first coat of finish. Let stand for several minutes, wipe off excess. Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper.
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Variable Speed Wood Lathe Part List for Wood Lathe Index No. Part No Description Size Q'TY DL356-001 Spur Center DL356-002 Face Plate DL356-003 Set Screw M6x10 DL356-004 Spindle DL356-005 Index Pin DL356-006 5x5x30 DL356-007 Ball Bearing 6205RZ DL356-008 Cord –Inverter to Panel Plate...
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Variable Speed Wood Lathe Index No. Part No Description Size Q'TY DL356-036 Variable Speed Knob DL356-037 Push Button Switch DL356-038 FWD/REV Switch HY60B(KEDU) DL356-039 RPM Label DL356-040 Pan Head Machine Screw M3x40 DL356-041 Sensor DL356-042 Digital Readout DL356-043 Digital Readout Box...
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Variable Speed Wood Lathe This warning label sticks on the Bed & Headstock of the machine.