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Removing centers, Installing centers – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

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Figure 9. Installing spur center into

headstock spindle.

Figure 10. Removing spur center with

knock-out tool.

The spur and live centers are taper-fit compo-

nents that install in the same manner; however,

the spur center always goes into the headstock

spindle and the live center always goes into the

tailstock barrel.

To install the centers, do these steps:

1. UNPLUG THE LATHE!

2. Insert the tapered end of the center into

the spindle and push firmly, as shown in

Figure 9.

3. Check that the center is securely installed

by giving it a quick tug. (A properly installed

center will not pull out by hand.)

Removing Centers

A knock-out tool is included with your lathe to

remove the spur and live centers.

To remove the centers with the knock-out

tool, do these steps:

1. UNPLUG THE LATHE!

2. Hold a clean rag under the spindle to catch

the center when you remove it.

3. Using the knock-out tool, tap the center

from the outside end of the spindle (as

shown in

Figure 10) and catch the center as

it falls out.

UNPLUG-POWER

CORD

before you do any assem-

bly or adjustment tasks!

Otherwise, serious per-

sonal injury to you or oth-

ers may occur!

Installing Centers