ATTACHING LEG INSERTS
The lathe is supplied with four leg inserts, one of which is shown (A) Fig. 10.
To attach the leg inserts to the pedestals, place one side in the hole provided and gently tap the other side, top, and bottom with a rubber mallet (B) Fig. 10.
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Attach the Headstock (D) Fig. 11, Tool Rest (E) Fig. 11, and Tailstock (F) Fig. 11 to the lathe bed (G) Fig. 11. Notice the tool and centers storage areas located at (H) Fig. 11, and brackets on the pedestals to accept a 2 x 12” shelf (not supplied) (I) Fig. 11.
If additional stability is desired, insert 4 x 4 lumber (A) Fig 11 into feet of pedestal (B) Fig. 11. Secure the lumber to the pedestal with four
Fasten the 4 x 4’s to the floor.
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HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER
The spur center (A) Fig.12 is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank. Inserted this shank into the head- stock spindle (B). NOTE: Before inserting the spur cen- ter (A), clean both the shank of the spur center and the inside of the headstock spindle to remove any grease or debris. To remove the tapered shank spur center (A) Fig. 13, from the headstock spindle (B) Fig. 13, use the knockout bar (C) Fig. 13 (supplied) through the hole (D) in the opposite end of the spindle.
IMPORTANT: NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE INTO THE SPUR CENTER WHEN IT IS MOUNTED IN THE HEADSTOCK.
See instructions on setting the spur center into the workpiece in the “OPERATION“ section of this manual under “CENTERING THE WORK.”
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