Operation
Lt,WARNING!
Use supplied face shield or similar protection during all operations! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Befere attempting work on regular stock, use scrap material to get a feel for the machine.
Lathe Tools
Most turning is accomplished with special woodworking chisels. They are available individually or in sets. JET'swood turning chisel set ( optional accessory - stock No. 709008) contains eight of the most popular types of chisels:
5/16", 1/2", and 1" Gouge - a round nose, hollow chisel for roughing and cove cutting
1/2" and 1" Skew - a double ground, flat, and end ground to an angle used for smoothing cylinders and cutting shoulders, beads,
1/2" Diamond Point and 1/2" Round Nose - used where their shape fits the contour of the work.
1/2" Parting Tool -
Spindle Turning
The majority of turning on a wood lathe will be between centers, or spindle turning.
Centering the Work
Preparation of the stock for spindle turning starts with finding the center of the work piece. The most common method is the diagonal method. Draw two lines to attach opposite corners on each end of the
workpiece (Fig. 9). The intersection of these two lines is the center. Mark both ends of the stock.
Mark the center of each end with a punch awl for softer wood or drill each end approximately 1/8" depth for harder woods. Place the spur center on one end and seat it by striking with a mallet. Hold the center and work piece together and prepare to mount between the spindles.
FIG-9
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