Woodstock W1704 instruction manual Face Plate, Tool Rest

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ASSEMBLY

Face Plate

The face plate can be installed only if the spur center has been removed from the headstock spindle.

To install the face plate, do these steps:

1.UNPLUG THE LATHE!

2.Thread the face plate onto the headstock spindle.

3. Tighten the face plate by placing a wrench on the spindle flats and inserting the knock- out tool into the spindle shoulder to hold it in position during tightening. See Figure 11.

Note: Reverse steps 2-3to remove the face plate.

Tool Rest

Before installing a tool rest, decide which one will be best for your application. Unless workpiece clearance is an issue, install the larger tool rest to give yourself more room to work.

To install the tool rest, do these steps:

1.Insert the tool rest into the tool holder as shown in Figure 12.

2.Lock the tool rest in place with the tool rest lock.

UNPLUGthe power cord before you do any assem- bly or adjustment tasks! Otherwise, serious per- sonal injury to you or oth- ers may occur!

Figure 11. Tightening face plate to

headstock spindle.

Tool Rest

Lock

Figure 12. Tool rest installed on lathe bed.

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W1704 specifications

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