Grizzly G0456 owner manual Wood Lathe Operation

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Wood Lathe Operation

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Workpiece vibrates exces-

1.

Workpiece mounted incorrectly.

1.

Re-mount workpiece, making sure that centers are

sively.

 

 

 

embedded in true center of workpiece.

 

2.

Workpiece warped, out of round, or

2.

Cut workpiece to correct, or use a different

 

 

is flawed.

 

workpiece.

 

3.

Spindle speed is set too fast for

3.

Reduce the spindle speed.

 

 

mounted workpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chisels grab or dig into

1.

Tool rest set too low.

1.

Set tool rest higher. See Page 17 for how to prop-

workpiece.

 

 

 

erly set the tool rest height.

 

2.

Tool rest set too far from workpiece.

2.

Move the tool rest closer to the workpiece. See

 

 

 

 

Page 17 for the proper workpiece/tool rest clear-

 

 

 

 

ance.

 

3.

Wrong chisel/tool being used.

3.

Use the correct chisel/tool; educate yourself by

 

 

 

 

reading books, trade magazines, or seeking help

 

 

 

 

from an experienced lathe operator.

 

4.

Chisel/tool dull.

4.

Sharpen or replace the chisel/tool you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

Bad surface finish.

1.

Wrong spindle speed.

1.

Use trial-and-error to find a better spindle speed.

 

2.

Dull chisel or wrong chisel being

2.

Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel.

 

 

used for the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inaccurate turning results

1.

Headstock and tailstock are not

1.

Realign the tailstock to the headstock. See Page

from one end of the

 

properly aligned with each other.

 

32.

workpiece to the other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailstock moves.

1.

Tailstock mounting bolt loose.

1.

Tighten.

 

2.

Too much clamping pressure

2.

Apply less clamping pressure with tailstock.

 

 

applied by tailstock.

 

 

 

3.

Bed surface is oily or greasy.

3.

Clean bed surface to remove oil/grease.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to remove tapered

1.

Tailstock barrel had not retracted all

1.

Turn the barrel handwheel until it forces taper out of

tool from tailstock barrel.

 

the way back into the tailstock.

 

barrel.

 

2.

Debris was not removed from taper

2.

Always clean tapers before installing.

 

 

before inserting into barrel.

 

 

 

3.

Tapers have rust.

3.

Remove rust and wipe down with metal protectant;

 

 

 

 

do not keep tapers installed when not in use.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Page Table of Contents Warranty and Returns Introduction ForewordContact Info Machine Data Sheet Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Wood Lathes Circuit Requirements 220V Single-PhaseSet Up Safety SET UPItems Needed for Set Up UnpackingInventory Inventory Components Figure QtyHardware not shown Qty Site Considerations Clean UpMounting Lathe Components and Hardware Needed QtyTo mount the lathe bed To install the tool rest To install the sanding tableSanding Table Tool RestDust Collection Test Run To connect a dust collection hoseTo test run the machine Operation Safety Safety Key OperationsControls Adjusting Tailstock Adjusting Tool Rest To position the tailstock along the bedTo position the tool rest along the bed Installing/Removing Spur Center To install the centersTo remove the spur center Installing/Removing Live Center To install the live centerTo remove the live center Gouge Selecting Turning ToolsSpindle Turning To set up a spindle turning operationTo mount your workpiece to the faceplate Faceplate TurningSanding/Finishing Changing SpeedsTo mount your workpiece to a backing block To change between High and Low speedsDisc Sanding Attaching SandpaperTo attach sandpaper To perform sanding operationsAngle Sanding Miter SandingTo perform miter sanding operations To perform angle sanding operationsG1194-3-Jaw Chuck AccessoriesG1082-4-Jaw Chuck G3168-1-1⁄2 x 8 TPI RH Threaded InsertG9863-8-PC HSS Lathe Chisel Set Model H6542 Robert Sorby 8-PC SetPSA Sanding Discs 2 pk Model GritH1300 H1298 G7984 H2347 H0736 Cleaning/Lubricating MaintenanceTroubleshooting ServiceWood Lathe Operation Tools Needed Qty To check headstock/tailstock alignmentTo align the headstock with the tailstock To change the V-belt Replacing or Tightening V-BeltTo replace the motor brushes Replacing Motor BrushesTable Tilt To adjust table tiltAligning Table To align the tableMiter Gauge To adjust miter gaugeElectrical Components Wiring Diagram Parts Breakdown Description Parts ListDescription Warranty and Returns Page Page
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