SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
Introduction
The G1495 Lathe can be used for a wide variety of woodturning applications. There are a number of accessories which are used for specific proce- dures. In this section the installation and basic operation of these accessory items is described. In Section 6: Operations you will find more specific information about the actual turning procedures and methods.
Sanding Attachments
The outboard side of the headstock spindle accommodates a number of accessories. There are two different sanding attachments: 1) an 8'' sanding disc and table with miter gauge, and 2) a pneumatic drum and flap sander.
Sanding Disc and Table1.Mount the sanding disc onto the outboard spindle by threading it onto the 7⁄8'' - 16 left hand threads. The disc does not need to be highly torqued to the spindle, the reverse threading will cause it to
2.Mount the abrasive disc to the flat surface of the aluminum disc by peeling the adhe- sive backing off and carefully centering the abrasive disc on the wheel.
3.Attach the sanding table in front of the sanding disc. First install the end of the shaft with the flat face into the bore under- neath the table. Two setscrews tighten against the flat land on the shaft. Loosely tighten the setscrews for now.
4.Now install the other end of the shaft into the fitting which is just below the outboard spindle. The table is held in position with the
5.Position the sanding table so that the table is approximately 1⁄16 " away from the sanding disc. See Figure 13. Always use the side of the sanding disc where the downward rota- tion will hold the piece down to the table.
Figure 13. Sanding disc and table.
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