Woodstock W1758 owner manual Adjusting Tailstock, Adjusting Tool Rest

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W1758 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 3/10)

Adjusting Tailstock

The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action clamping sys- tem to secure it to the lathe bed. When the locking lever is tightened, a locking plate lifts up underneath the bed and secures the tailstock in place.

To position the tailstock along the length of the bed, do these steps:

1.Loosen the tailstock locking lever (see Figure 15), and move the tailstock in position.

2.Re-tighten the locking lever to secure the tailstock in place.

Note: The large clamping hex nut underneath the tailstock may require occasional adjusting to ensure proper clamping pressure of the headstock to the bed.

Adjusting Tool Rest

The Model W1758 comes with a three-way adjustable tool rest (see Figure 16).

Figure 15. Tailstock locking lever.

Always keep the tailstock firmly locked in place with the tailstock locking lever during lathe operation. Otherwise, the tailstock could unex- pectedly move and send the spinning workpiece or center toward you. Failure to heed this warning could result in death or serious personal injury.

•Use the base locking lever to position the tool rest along the length of the bed.

•Use the extension locking lever to secure the tool rest a working distance from the bed or workpiece.

•Use the tool rest locking lever to adjust the height of the tool rest relative to the workpiece.

For safety and good turning results, we recommend the tool rest be positioned approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece, and approximately 1⁄8" above the workpiece center line (see Figure 17).

Always keep the tool rest assembly firmly locked in place during lathe operation. Otherwise, the tool rest could unexpectedly slip and draw the turning tool and your hand into the spinning workpiece. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

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Tool Rest

Locking Lever

Base Locking

Lever

Extension Locking

Lever

Figure 16. Tool rest controls.

 

Workpiece

1/4"

 

Distances

 

1/8"

Center Line

 

Tool Rest

 

Figure 17. Tool rest position relative to

workpiece.

OPERATIONS

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Contents Model W1758 OWNERS MANUALPage Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionMachine Specifications Shipping Dimensions Carton Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Wood Lathes Extension Cords Electrical SpecificationsElectrical 110V OperationBox 1 Inventory Figures Qty SetupUnpacking InventoryCleaning Machine Machine PlacementMounting to Shop Floor AssemblyTo assemble your lathe, do these steps Securing lathe to legs To test run the machine, do these steps Test RunGeneral OperationsTo swivel the headstock, do these steps Adjusting HeadstockLoosen the headstock locking handle see Figure Adjusting Tool Rest Adjusting TailstockTo install the headstock spur center, do these steps Installing/Removing Headstock CenterTo remove the headstock spur center, do these steps To install the tailstock live center, do these steps Installing/Removing Tailstock CenterTo remove the tailstock live center, do these steps To install the faceplate onto the spindle, do these steps Installing/Removing FaceplateExample of a gouge Selecting Turning ToolsSpindle Turning To set up a spindle turning operation, do these stepsDo not press the workpiece too Refer to Installing Tailstock Center on Page 19 forIng on the tool rest when preparing When it is in contact withTo mount your workpiece to a backing block, do these steps Faceplate TurningOutboard Turning Sanding/Finishing Using LatheWood Lathe Accessories AccessoriesLubrication MaintenanceCleaning Lathe BedChanging V-Belt Aligning Headstock Tailstock CentersTo change the V-belt, do these steps VAC Bk Electrical Components & Wiring DiagramMotor & Electrical TroubleshootingLathe Operation Parts Description Parts List196 199 197 193195 198 Label PlacementComments Warranty RegistrationWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty High Quality Machines and Tools
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