A.Variable Speed Control Dial—Controls the speed of the lathe spindle. Always turn this dial to the lowest setting before starting the lathe.
B.Headstock—The housing that holds the spin- dle on the lathe.
C.Headstock Spindle—Tapered at the inside end to accept the shank of a Morse Taper #1 (MT#1) spur center and threaded on the outside end to accept the threads of a face plate. The headstock spindle is also hollow for easy removal of the spur center with a knock-out tool.
D.Spur Center—Attaches the workpiece to the spindle for turning operations.
E.Tool Rest—Supports tools used during turn- ing operations.
F.Live Center—Mounts in the tailstock barrel taper and supports the workpiece from the opposite side of the spur center by engaging in the workpiece and spinning freely.
G.Tailstock Barrel Lock—Locks the tailstock barrel in place after being driven into the workpiece and before starting the lathe.
H.Tailstock Adjustment Knob—Moves the tailstock barrel in/out to firmly embed the live center into the workpiece.
I.Tailstock Lock—Locks the tailstock into position along the bed.
J.Tool Rest Holder—Mounts the tool rest to the bed and adjusts perpendicular to the bed to bring the tool rest closer/farther from the workpiece.
K.Tool Rest Lock—Secures the tool rest into position at the proper height needed for the workpiece.
L.Tool Rest Holder Lock—Secures the tool rest holder when the tool rest is the proper distance from the workpiece.
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M.Lathe Bed—Provides a sliding surface for the tool rest holder and tailstock adjust- ments.
N.Lock-Out Paddle Switch—Turns lathe ON/ OFF only when the safety key is installed.
O.Knock-OutTool—Used to remove the spur and live centers from their tapered spin- dles.
P.Face Plate—Threads onto the headstock spindle for non-spindle turning (usually used for making bowls or other items that cannot be supported from the tailstock).
Important Lathe
Terms & Definitions
In order for the safety warnings and operation instructions to be fully understood, please take time to learn these important lathe terms and definitions.
Spindle Turning—When a workpiece is mount- ed between both spur (headstock) and live (tailstock) centers.
Face Plate Turning—When a workpiece is mounted to the face plate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. The face plate has holes for attaching the workpiece or a backing block with screws.
Backing Block—A waste board that is screwed or bolted to the face plate, then centered and glued to the workpiece, so that the workpiece can be attached to the face plate without drill- ing or screwing marks.
Center Line—The imaginary line running from the center of the headstock spindle to the cen- ter of the tailstock barrel.
Rough Cutting—The initial stage of all turning operations when the workpiece still has corners and has not been rounded. Rough cutting strains the lathe and operator more than regular turn- ing; therefore, special precautions will apply.
