2.Softer metals require higher cutting speeds. Consult a machining manual to determine the rotation speed that must be set to cut the metal.
3.The tumbler gear lever must be in the neutral position so that the leadscrew does not rotate.
4.Clamp the half nut on the leadscrew to keep the saddle from being forced back from the workpiece during cut- ting.
5.To center the workpiece; close the chuck until the jaws touch its surface, twist the workpiece to seat it; then tighten the jaws. Tighten the jaws from all three chuck key positions to ensure even gripping by the jaws.
6.Clamp the cutting tool in the tool post and turn the toolpost so that the tip of the cutting tool will meet the end of the workpiece at a slight angle. The tip of the cutting tool must be at the centerline of the lathe, or the work will be marred.
7.Clamp the toolpost in place and advance the carriage until the tool is even with, but not touching the end of the workpiece.
8.Set the lathe to its lowest speed and turn it on. Make sure the leadscrew is not turning.
9.Turn the lathe off and press the Halfnut lever down to engage it with the leadscrew. Locking the
10.Use the compound crank to advance the tool until it touches the end of the
workpiece. Use the cross feed crank to back off the tool until it is beyond the diameter of the workpiece.
11.Turn the lathe on and adjust the speed to low RPM.
12.Use the cross feed crank to slowly move the tool towards the workpiece.
13.When the tool touches the workpiece it should start to remove metal from the end. Continue advancing the tool until it reaches the center of the work- piece, then crank the tool back until it is past the end of the workpiece.
14.Continue slowly moving the tool clos- er to the workpiece until the desired facing is achieved.
15.After the facing operation is complet- ed the sides of the workpiece should be filed to eliminate the sharp edge.
Drilling
1.Face the workpiece as described above to ensure a clean surface for drilling.
Note: Drill chucks, center drills and drills are not included with this Lathe.
2.Attach a drill chuck and secure a cen- ter drill into it.
3.Use the center drill that is about the same size as the hole you intend to drill to bore a starter hole. Drilling a starter hole will prevent the drill from wandering
4.Allow the center drill to cool before removing it from the drill chuck and inserting the drill.
5.Use the drill to bore a hole two full diameters of the drill at a time. After
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