RIDGID WL1200LS1 manual Using The Gouge, Using The Skew, Cutting Edge AdvancedWrong Right

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Using The Gouge

Three gouges, the 1/4-, 1/2- and 3/4-in. sizes, are ample for general homeshop turning; but other sizes from 1/8- to 2-in. can be purchased.

The chief use of the gouge is for rough circumference cutting of raw stock down to a cylinder of working size. It is the best tool to use for rapid cutting away of large areas of the workpiece; but when so used does not produce a smooth surface. With practice, it can be used for cutting coves and the shaping of long cuts - is also use- ful for scraping.

When used for cutting, the gouge is always held with the convex side down. It should be rolled approximately 30° to 45° in the direction in which it is being advanced along the rest; and the cutting edge should be a little in advance of the handle.

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Using The Skew

Two skews, the 1/2- and 1-in. sizes, are all that are needed for general use. Other sizes are available. This tool is nearly always used to make finish cuts, to cut vees and beads, and to square shoulders. Properly used, it produces the best finish that can be obtained with a chisel. It should be used but little for scraping, as

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this quickly dulls it. For finish cutting, the skew is held with the cutting edge consid- erably in advance of the handle, bevel side down. Keep the base of the bevel against the work. Both the toe and the heel of the skew can be used for taking light cuts; but do not penetrate the wood too deeply without cutting clearances, as there is danger of burning the tip of the tool.

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Contents +22 7851,1*/$7+ Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe Table of ContentsKnow and Understand the Lathe Safety Symbols Before Using the LatheReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment Use Recommended AccessoriesTo reduce the risk of injury from unexpected lathe movement Inspect your latheReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Dress for safetyKeep Children Away Inspect Your WorkpieceDon’t Force Tool Before freeing jammed materialPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsGeneral Electrical Connections Volt, 60 Hz. Tool InformationMotor Safety Protection Unpacking and Checking Contents Loose Parts Package Assembling Steel Legset AssemblyHoles Used for Mounting Boards and Wood Lathe to Leg Set Mounting Left Side Table TopBoard/Side Support Mounting Right Side Table Top Particle Board Table Top Carriage Bolt M6 xMotor Mounting Plate Right Side Table Top Left Side Mounting Headstock Assembly Headstock Carriage Bolt M6 x Hex Head Nut HexBelt Guard Pan Head Thread Cutting Screw M5 x 0.8 x Pan ScrewM6 x Hex Head Screw Carriage Bolt Mounting the MotorHex Nut X 19 xAssembly Headstock, Tailstock, and Tool Rest Assembly Assembly Hex Hd Screw TailstockTube Large Tool Rest Assembly Pan Head Screw Mounting Rear FootNut Square Flat Washer M8 x X 19 x Nut Hex M6 xHex Nut 3/4-16 Live Center Tailstock Ram Dia Wood Dowel Foot Spur and Cup Center InstallationCheck Spindle Rotation Adjusting TailstockAligning Centers ScrewGetting To Know Your Wood Lathe BedHeadstock Yellow Switch Key On-off SwitchChanging Speeds Basic Lathe OperationsDiagonal Lines on Both Ends Spindle TurningWood Tool Rest Faceplate Turning Basic Lathe Operations Indexing Woodworking Chisels and How to Use Them How To Use Your Ridgid Wood LatheSix Commonly Used Chisel Types Selection Of Chisels Theory Of TurningWhen You Can Cut, and When You Must Scrape How to Position Tool Rest for Circum- ference CuttingDiameter Approach Circumference Rest Face Edge How to Position Tool Rest for Circumference ScrapingUsing The Skew Using The GougeSupport Using Toe Edge does not cut Using Heel Cutting Edge AdvancedWrong RightUsing The Parting Tool Using The Scraping ChiselsSpear Round Flat Point Nose Nose Roughing Off Finish Cutting Hand PositionsMaking Standard Cuts Smoothing a Cylinder Cutting a ShoulderParting Tool Pencil Mark Pencil Skew Wrong Right Bevel Cutting Beads Cutting VeesPencil Marks Cutting Coves ConcavesCutting Coves Making Long Convex CutsMaking Long Taper Cuts How To Handle Spindle TurningsPlotting The Shape Tenon Sizing CutsUsing a Template Diameter Board Using a Template and a Diameter BoardDuplicate Turnings Use of PatternsFaceplate & Chuck Turnings Long SpindlesPlanning The Work Planning Various CutsHow To Make Fancy Faceplate Turnings Deep RecessesPreparing a Plug Chuck Rechucking Turning CylindersTurning a Ring Turned BoxesLid Lids Body Backing Block Face Plate Sanding, Buffing And Polishing Using The Lathe To Sand TurningsCoves Wood Fibers SandpaperMaintenance Wiring DiagramRecommended Accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting GeneralTrouble Probable Cause Remedy LOW Voltage MotorStarting switch Burned switch con Ridgid 12 Wood Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1 Repair PartsWood Turning Lathe Model Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Ridgid 12 Wood-Turning Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1Repair Parts Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Description Call