2.Using a wood mallet, tap the point of the spur center into the center of the workpiece, so that it leaves a center mark, then remove the spur center.
3.Using a 1⁄8" drill bit, drill a 3⁄16" deep hole at the center mark.
4.Cut the corners off your workpiece if it is over 2" x 2" to make turning safer and easier.
5.Drive the spur center into the center of the workpiece with a wood mallet to embed it at least 1⁄4", as shown in Figure 22.
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Figure 22. Spur center properly embedded.
6.With the workpiece still attached, insert the spur center into the headstock spindle.
7.With the live center installed in the tailstock, slide the tailstock toward the workpiece until the live center touches the workpiece center- point, then lock the tailstock in this position.
8.Use the quill handwheel to push the live cen- ter into the workpiece at least a 1⁄4".
Do not press the workpiece too firmly with the tailstock or the bearings will bind and overheat. Likewise, do not adjust too loose- ly or the workpiece will spin off the lathe. Use good judgement. Serious personal injury could result if care is not taken.
9.Position the tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from the workpiece and approximately 1⁄8" above the center line, as shown in Figure 23.
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Figure 23. Tool rest set 1⁄8" above the center line and 1⁄4" away from workpiece.
10.Test the setup by hand turning the workpiece to make sure there is enough clearance all the way around before starting.
Spindle Turning Tips:
•When turning the lathe ON, stand to the side of the spinning direction until the lathe reach- es full speed and you can verify that the lathe will not throw the workpiece.
•Use the slowest speed when starting or stop- ping the lathe, and when rough cutting.
•Select the right speed for the size of workpiece you are turning. Use slower speeds for large workpieces (4" diameter and over); use the middle range speeds for medium sized workpieces (2" to 4" diameter); and use faster speeds for small sized workpieces (under 2" in diameter).
•Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the workpiece.
•Learn the correct techniques for each tool you will use. If you are unsure, read books or magazines about lathe techniques and seek training from experienced users.
