Woodstock W1752 - Manual (Page 24)

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W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+)
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6. With the workpiece still attached, insert the spur
center into the headstock spindle.
7. With the live center installed in the tailstock, slide
the tailstock toward the workpiece until the live
center touches the workpiece centerpoint, then lock
the tailstock in this position.
8. Use the quill handwheel to push the live center into
the workpiece at least a 1 ⁄
4
".
9. Position the tool rest approximately 1 ⁄
4
" away from
the workpiece and approximately 1 ⁄
8
" above the cen-
ter line, as shown in Figure 21.
10. Test the setup by hand turning the workpiece to
make sure there is enough clearance all the way
around before starting.
Spindle Turning Tips:
• When turning the lathe ON, stand to the side of the
spinning direction until the lathe reaches full speed
and you can verify that the lathe will not throw the
workpiece.
• Use the slowest speed when starting or stopping the
lathe, and when rough cutting.
• Select the right speed for the size of workpiece you
are turning. Use slower speeds for large workpieces
(4" diameter and over); use the middle range speeds
for medium sized workpieces (2" to 4" diameter); and
use faster speeds for small sized workpieces (under
2" in diameter).
• Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the ENTIRE
time that it is in contact with the workpiece.
• Learn the correct techniques for each tool you will
use. If you are unsure, read books or magazines
about lathe techniques and seek training from expe-
rienced users.
• Turn the lathe OFF immediately if the workpiece
vibrates excessively. Check to make sure the
workpiece is centered and balanced. Remove the
workpiece and trim excess waste off corners with a
bandsaw or table saw to reduce vibration. Make sure
workpiece is securely attached in the setup.
Do not press the workpiece too firmly
with the tailstock or the bearings will
bind and overheat. Likewise, do not
adjust too loosely or the workpiece
will spin off the lathe. Use good judge-
ment. Serious personal injury could
result if care is not taken.
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1 /
8
"
1 /
4
"
Figure 21. Tool rest set 1 /
8
" above the
center line and 1 /
4
" away from workpiece.