MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE TO THE FACEPLATE
Fig. 63 shows direct mounting to the 3” faceplate along with attaching to the backing block. Because of the ease of setting up, use this mounting whenever the work permits. Hold larger pieces in the same way by using the 6” faceplate. When normal screw- fastenings interfere, mount the work on a backing block (Fig. 63). When screws are not permissible at all, glue the work to the backing block by fitting a sheet of paper at the joint to allow later separation without damaging the wood. Some work can be screwed or nailed from the face side into backing block. Mount work less than 3” in diameter on the single screw center (Fig. 64).
Fig. 63
Fig. 64
INBOARD/OUTBOARD TURNING
For workpieces that require additional space for turning, or for the turning of bowls, etc., outboard turning is the answer. To make outboard turnings:
1.Remove the tool rest base and the tailstock from the lathe bed.
2.The headstock can turn to any angle. Move the handle (A) Fig.65 and turn the headstock to the angle best suited for the work. Lock the headstock in place by moving the handle back to the left.
3.If the faceplate is already on the headstock, remove it by inserting the knockout bar (A) Fig. 66 in the side hole of the spindle
(B)Fig. 66 to hold the spindle in place. Use the supplied wrench (C) Fig. 66 to loosen the faceplate. Remove the faceplate (D) by turning it counterclockwise with your hand.
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Fig. 65
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Fig. 66
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6.The tool rest with the auxiliary extension can be placed in several different angles and positions. Select the one best suited for your work. Fig. 67 shows the position normally used for bowls and other outboard turnings. To move the tool rest on the bed, loosen the handle (A) Fig. 67 and slide the tool rest to the desired position, and then tighten the handle. To change the angle of the tool rest, loosen the handle (B) Fig. 67, move the auxiliary extension to the desired position, then retighten. To raise the height of the tool rest, loosen the handle (C), raise the tool rest to the desired height, then retighten.
7.Fig. 68 illustrates a typical inboard faceplate turning set-up. Inboard faceplate turning is used mostly when the workpiece (A) will rotate freely over the lathe bed. The workpiece (A) is mounted to a faceplate and the faceplate is threaded onto the spindle. Note that the standard equipment tool rest (B) can be adjusted to turn the outside diameter of the workpiece.
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Fig. 67
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Fig. 68
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