Indexing - RIDGID WL1200 Owner's Manual

Look at the speed chart. Notice that a 2" square turning up
to 18" long should run at 875 R.P.M. for "roughing". Move
the V- belt on the pulleys to the slowest speed as outlined
under "Changing Speeds" section.
WARNING: For your own safety rotate the wood by
hand to make sure that the corners do not strike the
tool rest or anything else before turning the lathe
"ON". Always be sure the workpiece is properly
mounted and the lathe is set at the proper speed
(RPM).

Indexing

The spindle pulley contains 36 equally spaced holes. The
index pin engages with these holes to keep the spindle
from turning while you put a mark on the workpiece.
For example: To locate the position of six spokes in a
wheel:
1. Pull the index pin outward and turn it so that the small
cross pin slips into the slot. This will allow the index pin
to engage in one of the holes in the pulley and prevent
the spindle from turning.
2. Adjust the tool rest approximately at the centerline and
make a mark.
3. Pull out the index pin and slowly rotate the workpiece
until the pin slides into the next hole in the pulley.
4. Do this six times and put the next mark on the work-
piece. The two marks will be spaced 60° apart. Con-
tinue this operation until six spokes are marked 60°
apart.
5. Spindle turnings can be divided in the same manner.
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