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8. Control Identification & Function
Fig.8.1
Control
Tool rest
2 prong centre
Cup centre
Headstock lock
Toolrest lock
Toolrest cam lock
Tailstock cam lock
Motor plate clamp
Tailstock handwheel
Tailstock centre lock
Function
Supports turning tool.
Holds and drives workpiece for spindle turning.
Supports free end for spindle turning.
Locks headstock to bed bars. Allows headstock to
slide along bed bars and swivel.
Locks toolrest post into base.
Locks toolrest base to bed bars.
Locks tailstock to bed bars.
Locks motor when belt is tight.
Moves tailstock centre into workpiece.
Locks tailstock centre.
TOOLREST
CAM LOCK
Operation / Comment
Position as per lathe safety instructions.
Provides driving force from motor. Firm contact is required.
Provides support for end of spindle which is not driven. Use
wax to reduce friction on the timber.
Turn handle clockwise to lock. Firmly lock before
mounting work.
Turn clockwise to lock.
Turn clockwise to lock
Turn right to lock. Position tailstock along bed bars
before locking.
Loosen to adjust belt for selected speeds. Tighten when belt
is properly positioned.
Rotate clockwise to move back centre towards workpiece.
Turn clockwise to lock after positioning back centre
with handwheel.
TAILSTOCK
CAM LOCK
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