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2.The Lathe will need to be located on a surface capable of bearing the combined weight of the Lathe and intended workpieces. The surface must be able to withstand the vibra- tion generated by the Lathe during operation.
3.The Lathe must be completely level,
4.The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove the coating with a solvent cleaner or
5.Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage.
Definition of Terms
Bed: Main supporting casting run- ning the length of the lathe
Between Centers: A dimension representing the maximum length of a workpiece that can be turned between centers. Also a method of holding a workpiece by mounting it between the centers of the Head- stock and the Tailstock spindles.
Center: A precision ground ta- pered cylinder with a pointed tip and a Morse Taper shaft. Used in the tailstock to support the end of long workpieces. May also be used in the
Headstock spindle to support work between centers at both ends.
Centerline: An imaginary line ex- tending from the center of the Spindle through the center of the Tailstock ram, representing the central axis
of the lathe around which the work rotates.
Chuck: A clamping device for hold- ing work in the lathe or for holding drills in the Tailstock.
Tool Rest Base: Movable platform where the Tool Rest is mounted; it can be set at an angle to the work- piece (also known as compound slide and compound rest).
Faceplate: A metal plate with a flat
Facing: A lathe operation in which wood is removed from the end of a workpiece to create a smooth sur- face.
Headstock: The main casting mounted on the left end of the Bed where the Spindle is mounted. Hous- es the Spindle Gears.
Morse Taper (MT): A taper of spe- cific dimensions used to mate match- ing male and female parts together tightly. The Tailstock has a
Spindle: Main rotating shaft on which the Chuck is mounted. It passes through the Headstock.
Spindle
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