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Harbor Freight Tools 93212 User Manual

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SKU 93212

Basic operations

Warning: Make sure the Lathe power is

off and the Lathe is unplugged before

setting up a project or working near the

Chuck (2).
Following are some of the basic

operations used with the Lathe. It is

recommended that you become familiar

with mini lathe techniques before using

this tool. Consult books on the subject

and/or web page resources for your

project before using this tool.

holding a project between the chuck (2)

and the Live center (143)

Figure 27

(As seen from back of Lathe to show detail)

1. Use the chuck to hold the workpiece

firmly. Then, use the Live Center (143)

to fix the other end.

note: If you change the Live Center to a

drilling chuck (sold separately), you start

your drilling immediately.

Face cutting

Figure 28

2. Use the chuck to hold the workpiece

firmly, and the cutter positioned as

shown above for face cutting. The edge

of the cutter must be at the same height

as the center.

internal cutting

Figure 29

3. By changing the tool post angle and

adjusting the compound rest, you can

make internal cuts.

reV 09c, 10b