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W1758 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 3/10)
OPERATIONS
Outboard Turning
Outboard turning is a variation of faceplate turning and
is usually done when stock diameter is greater than 12".
For the size of the Model W1758 and its minimum turn-
ing speed, we recommend not exceeding a maximum
workpiece diameter of 17".
Figure 33 depicts the lathe setup at 90° and using the
provided tool rest extension. Figure 34 shows the head-
stock setup for outboard turning at 180°.
It is important for safety and performance to use the pro-
vided tool rest extension in a manner that will offer the
greatest stability and range for your turning tool. If this
tool rest assembly will not work for your operation, you
must use a free-standing tool rest (not supplied).
Figure 33. Headstock positioned outboard
at 90°.
Figure 34. Headstock positioned outboard
at 180°.
Sanding/Finishing Using the Lathe
The lathe can be used for finishing procedures after the
turning operations are complete, such as sanding, polish-
ing, and applying finishes by hand (see Figure 35).
Note: Whenever performing finishing procedures to your
workpiece, remove the tool rest to avoid entanglement.
Use the slowest speeds for safer control and better
results.
Wrapping sandpaper or other
finishing materials completely
around the workpiece could
pull your hands into the spin-
ning workpiece and cause
personal injury. Never wrap
anything completely around
the spinning workpiece.
Sandpaper
Workpiece
Figure 35. Typical sanding operation on a
lathe.