Indexing
The spindle pulley contains 36 equally spaced holes. The index pin engages with these holes to keep the spindle from turn- ing while you put a mark on the work- piece.
For example: To locate the position of six spokes in a wheel:
1.Pull the index pin outward and turn it so that the small cross pin slips into the slot. This will allow the index pin to engage in one of the holes in the pulley and prevent the spindle from turning.
2.Adjust the tool rest approximately at the centerline and make a mark.
3.Pull out the index pin and slowly rotate the workpiece until the pin slides into the next hole in the pulley.
4.Do this six times and put the next mark on the workpiece. The two marks will be spaced 60° apart. Continue this operation until six spokes are marked 60° apart.
5.Spindle turnings can be divided in the same manner.
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