Woodstock W1758 owner manual Lathe Operation

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

Lathe Operation

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

corrective action

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad surface finish.

1.

Wrong spindle speed.

1.

Use trail-and-error to find better spindle speed.

 

2.

Dull chisel or wrong chisel being

2.

Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel.

 

 

used for operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailstock moves.

1.

Tailstock mounting bolt loose.

1.

Tighten.

 

2.

Bed surface is oily or greasy.

2.

Clean bed surface to remove excess oil/grease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration.

1.

Workpiece mounted incorrectly.

1.

Re-mount workpiece, making sure centers are

 

 

 

 

aligned and are fully embedded in true center of

 

2.

Workpiece warped, out of round,

 

workpiece.

 

 

or is flawed.

2.

Cut workpiece to correct, or use a different

 

3.

Spindle speed is set too fast for

 

workpiece.

 

 

mounted workpiece.

3.

Reduce spindle speed.

 

4.

Lathe is resting on uneven surface.

4. Shim legs or adjust machine feet to ensure lathe is

 

 

 

 

even and stable on the floor.

 

5.

Motor mounting bolts are loose.

5.

Tighten motor mounting bolts.

 

6.

V-belt is worn or damaged.

6.

Replace V-belt (refer to Page 28).

 

7.

Spindle bearing(s) are worn.

7.

Replace spindle bearing(s).

Chisels grab or dig into

1.

Tool rest adjusted too low.

1.

Adjust tool rest higher (refer to Page 23).

workpiece.

2.

Tool rest set too far from

2.

Move tool rest closer to workpiece (refer to Page

 

 

workpiece.

 

23).

 

 

 

3.

Wrong chisel/tool being used.

3.

Use correct chisel/tool; educate yourself by read-

 

 

 

 

ing books, trade magazines, or seeking help from

 

 

 

 

an experienced lathe operator.

 

4.

Chisel/tool is dull.

4.

Sharpen or replace chisel/tool being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inaccurate turning results

1.

Headstock and tailstock are not

1.

Re-align headstock and tailstock to one another

from one end of the

 

properly aligned with one another.

 

(refer to Page 28).

workpiece to the other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot remove tapered

1.

Tailstock quill not fully retracted

1.

Turn quill handwheel until it forces tapered tool

tool from tailstock barrel.

 

into tailstock.

 

out of quill.

 

2.

Debris or oily substance not

2.

Always make sure the mating surfaces of the quill

 

 

removed from quill and tapered

 

and tapered tool are free from debris and oily sub-

 

 

tool mating surfaces before

 

stances.

 

 

installing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Electrical Electrical Specifications110V Operation Extension CordsUnpacking SetupInventory Box 1 Inventory Figures QtyCleaning Machine Machine PlacementAssembly Mounting to Shop FloorTo assemble your lathe, do these steps Securing lathe to legs To test run the machine, do these steps Test RunGeneral OperationsAdjusting Headstock To swivel the headstock, do these stepsLoosen the headstock locking handle see Figure Adjusting Tool Rest Adjusting TailstockInstalling/Removing Headstock Center To install the headstock spur center, do these stepsTo remove the headstock spur center, do these steps Installing/Removing Tailstock Center To install the tailstock live center, do these stepsTo 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 stepsIng on the tool rest when preparing Refer to Installing Tailstock Center on Page 19 forWhen it is in contact with Do not press the workpiece tooTo mount your workpiece to a backing block, do these steps Faceplate TurningOutboard Turning Sanding/Finishing Using LatheWood Lathe Accessories AccessoriesCleaning MaintenanceLathe Bed LubricationAligning Headstock Tailstock Centers Changing V-BeltTo 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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