8.Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) Used for turning bowls and plates. There are a number of screw holes for mounting the workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten two setscrews. Remove the faceplate by loosening two setscrews. Push in headstock spindle lock and use the provided rod in faceplate holes to unthread the faceplate.
9.Headstock Indexing Hole: (L, Fig. 8) Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole making sure that it locates in the spindle hole. There are 12 holes in the spindle 30° apart. Three holes in the headstock casting accept the indexing pin. These holes are 20° apart. The combination of holes will allow you to mark your workpiece for evenly spaced features. See chart on page 30.
CAUTION! Never start the lathe with the index pin engaged in the spindle!
10.Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (M, Fig. 9) Locks the tool rest body in position. Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
11.Tool Rest Lock Handle: (N, Fig. 9) Locks the tool rest in position. Unlock the handle to position tool rest at a specific angle, or height. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
12.Tailstock Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 10) Locks the tailstock in position. Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
13.Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (P, Fig. 10) Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock handle to position the quill. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
14.Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (Q, Fig. 10) Turn the handwheel to position the quill. The tailstock quill lock handle must be loose to position quill.
15.Tailstock Live Center: (R, Fig. 10) Used for turning between centers. Quill taper is
center’s shaft. Unscrew the tip and change as needed.
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