Sanding/Finishing

Figure 28. Typical spindle sanding operation.

Figure 29. Removing tool rest.

Figure 30. Lock nut that secures the tool holder to the bed (lathe turned upside-down for clarity).

After turning, the workpiece can be sanded (see example in Figure 28) and finished before removing it from the lathe.

Wrapping the sandpaper completely around the workpiece, will pull your hands into the moving workpiece and may cause injury. Never wrap sand- paper completely around the workpiece!

Whenever sanding or finishing on the Model W1704, remove the tool rest holder to increase personal safety and gain adequate working room.

To remove the tool rest holder, do these steps:

1.UNPLUG THE LATHE!

2.Remove the tool rest from the holder, as shown in Figure 29.

3.Using a 12mm socket or wrench, remove the lock nut (Figure 30) that is located under the tool rest holder on the bottom side of the bed.

4.Pull the tool rest holder off the bed and replace the lock nut on the threads, so that it does not get lost.

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OPERATIONS

W1704 specifications

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