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€ontinuous:cuts_
and
donor
start
a Cut at the
end
of:a:work:
pietse during
roughing:
Work with
the gouge
chisel
The
shorter
cuts starting
in the body
of the
piece prevertt
splintering
and
tearing_
Vv'her_ the pieCe:has
beenroughed
out
to within
approxirnately:
r/s:: _inch
of its
finished
diameter
(cheek:;wlth::ealipers);
stop
the lathe,
move
the tool
rest into
_
inch of the work
piece,
and
set the belt
into
the
proper
pulley
steps
to
provide
the
next
highest
:SiCced as shown
in speed
table
for finishing
cuts.
At the:beginning
of the finishing
cuts the ends
of
the:piecemaybe
accurately
squared
t_y using
the
p_ti?ting t0olor
skew chisel as
desired.
The
finishing:
cut maybe
made with,the
gouge
or skew
chisel
de-
pending
on the_shape
of the finished
plece.
Straight
surfaces
are
generally
finished
best
with
the skew
chisel,
while concave
or convex
Surfaces
work
best
pieceina
slOw'Continuous
m0vement,
applying
even
pressure
to the Chisel throughout
the
cut,
When
Cutting special
shapes,
sizing
cuts shown
in
FigureS:
may: be made
With
theparting
tool.
These
cuts
can';be made-tO
_¢ithin:_
ineKof
the
finished
dimension.:i:Diameter_:of:theSe_sizing:
cuts`: as welt as
any
otherl
cylinder
Work ::may::: be
check,d:
ithe
desired? dimeiasidn
by'ineasuring
With: ca!ipers
aS;:the
cut is_made_
FIGURE
6
too]
rest
parallel
to the
face
of the
work
piece
as
shown
in Figure
6, and
adjust
the height
so that
the
cutis
taken
at the
centerline
of the
piece.
Facing
is
generally
accomplished
with the chisel
at right
angles
to the w0rk
piece taking
somewhat
of a scraping
cut.
For face plate
turning,
the chisel
should
be placed
so that
the work
turns
down
into
it.
In other
words,
cut to the left of center
as shown
in Fig. 6.
For
further
information
or
suggestions
on
the
operation
of the
Lathe
refer
to
the
Wood
Lathe
manual
which
came
with the tool.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Do not
operate
the lathe
while wearing
loose
sleeves,
dangling
neckties,
or any other
type
of loose
clothing
that
might
become
entangled
in the revolving
work.
After
setting
the
work
up
in the
lathe,
double
cheek
to be sure
•that
it is mounted
securely.
Fast
spinning
pieces
may
cause
serious
damage
if they
break
loose as a result
of careless
mounting.
Always
spin
the work
by hand
before
applying
power.
Always
use
the
tool
rest
when
cutting
with
the
chisels.
Keep the tool rest close
to the work,
and keep
the chisels
Sharp.
Do not
be afraid
of high
speeds
on ordinary
spiridle
work.
It is recommended
that you
install
a motor
switch
at the
lef(hand
end
of the lathe
for
quick
power
cut-off_
sandpaper::strips
at each :end: and
apply
the
paper:
.....
:.....
ACCESSORIES:
lightly
to : the turning
THE_ PAPER
AROUND:
THE
WORK,
PIECE.
THIS
PRACTICE
CAIN RESULT
IN
SERIOUS
INJURY,
When
the surface
finishing
operations
(sanding_
polishing;
etc. ) have been completed;
the work piece
may:
be• cut-off
either
by
feeding
the
parting
tool
"
through;
orby
Stopping
the lathe and cutting
through
with a saw.
TURNING
FLAT WORK:
Surface
turning
on fiat work
such
as ash
trays
and
lamp
bases,
may be
accomplished
by
attaching
the
work piece
directly
t0 a face
plate with short
screws;
or by gluing
the piece to a wo0d
bacliing
plate
Which
..............
|
-
has first been fastened
to the faceplate
and trued by
turning.
: tf the wood: backing
plate: is _ised, glue a
piece of paper between it and the work piece to facili- ...... .
tare separation
after
the turning
is complete.
Turn
the
Face plates of various, sizes, sanding
discs, auxiliary
CenterS, drill chucks, sanding
drums, and jack shafts
for greater Speed range and variation
may he pur-
chased
fr0m your
retail store
or mail order house.
A tool stand
as shown
below is also available.
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