Grizzly G0694 - Manual (Page 32)

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Model G0694 (Mfg. Since 10/09)
Spindle Turning Safety Tips
• When turning the lathe ON, stand away from
the path of the spinning workpiece until the
lathe reaches full speed and you can verify
that the workpiece will not come loose.
• Use the slowest speed when starting or stop-
ping the lathe.
• select the right speed range and speed for
the size of the workpiece and the type of cut
(refer to
Adjusting Spindle Speed on Page
25 for detailed instructions and guidelines).
• Learn the correct techniques for the tools you
use. if you are unsure about how to use the
lathe or any lathe tool, read books or maga-
zines about lathe techniques and seek train-
ing from experienced lathe users.
faceplate Turning
Faceplate turning is done when a workpiece is
mounted to the faceplate, which is then mounted
to the headstock spindle. this type of turning is
usually done with open-faced workpieces like
bowls or plates (see
figure 34 for an example).
figure 34. typical faceplate turning operation.
Mounting Workpiece on faceplate
1. Mark the workpiece center as in Spindle
Turning (see Page 28).
Note: Cut off corners of the workpiece to
make it as close to "round" as possible.
figure 35. Correct and incorrect screw types for
mounting faceplate to workpiece.
NOTICE
Only use tap screws or wood screws with
non-tapered heads (figure 35) to attach the
faceplate to the workpiece. Do NOT use dry-
wall screws or screws with tapered heads,
because they can split the faceplate or snap
off during operation.
2. Center the faceplate on the workpiece and
attach it with wood screws that do not have
tapered heads.
3. thread and secure the faceplate onto the
headstock spindle (refer to Headstock/
faceplate on Page 24 for faceplate mount-
ing instructions).