Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY
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A. Variable Speed Control Dial—Controls the
speed of the lathe spindle. Always turn this
dial to the lowest setting before starting the
lathe.
B. Headstock—The housing that holds the spin-
dle on the lathe.
C. Headstock Spindle—Tapered at the inside
end to accept the shank of a Morse Taper
#1 (MT#1) spur center and threaded on the
outside end to accept the threads of a face
plate. The headstock spindle is also hollow
for easy removal of the spur center with a
knock-out tool.
D. Spur Center—Attaches the workpiece to the
spindle for turning operations.
E. Tool Rest—Supports tools used during turn-
ing operations.
F. Live Center—Mounts in the tailstock barrel
taper and supports the workpiece from the
opposite side of the spur center by engaging
in the workpiece and spinning freely.
G. Tailstock Barrel Lock—Locks the tailstock
barrel in place after being driven into the
workpiece and before starting the lathe.
H. Tailstock Adjustment Knob—Moves the
tailstock barrel in/out to firmly embed the
live center into the workpiece.
I. Tailstock Lock—Locks the tailstock into
position along the bed.
J. Tool Rest Holder—Mounts the tool rest to
the bed and adjusts perpendicular to the
bed to bring the tool rest closer/farther
from the workpiece.
K. Tool Rest Lock—Secures the tool rest into
position at the proper height needed for the
workpiece.
L. Tool Rest Holder Lock—Secures the tool
rest holder when the tool rest is the proper
distance from the workpiece.
Important Lathe
Terms & Definitions
In order for the safety warnings and operation
instructions to be fully understood, please take
time to learn these important lathe terms and
definitions.
Spindle Turning—When a workpiece is mount-
ed between both spur (headstock) and live
(tailstock) centers.
Face Plate Turning—When a workpiece is
mounted to the face plate, which is mounted to
the headstock spindle. The face plate has holes
for attaching the workpiece or a backing block
with screws.
Backing Block—A waste board that is screwed
or bolted to the face plate, then centered and
glued to the workpiece, so that the workpiece
can be attached to the face plate without drill-
ing or screwing marks.
Center Line—The imaginary line running from
the center of the headstock spindle to the cen-
ter of the tailstock barrel.
Rough Cutting—The initial stage of all turning
operations when the workpiece still has corners
and has not been rounded. Rough cutting strains
the lathe and operator more than regular turn-
ing; therefore, special precautions will apply.
M. Lathe Bed—Provides a sliding surface for
the tool rest holder and tailstock adjust-
ments.
N. Lock-Out Paddle Switch—Turns lathe ON/
OFF only when the safety key is installed.
O. Knock-Out Tool—Used to remove the spur
and live centers from their tapered spin-
dles.
P. Face Plate—Threads onto the headstock
spindle for non-spindle turning (usually used
for making bowls or other items that cannot
be supported from the tailstock).