Delta 46-700 - Outboard Faceplate Turning Setup; Repositioning Headstock for Outboard Use

Fig. 80, illustrates the standard equipment tool rest (C)
adjusted to perform the turning operation on the outside
surface (D) of the workpiece.
Fig. 81, illustrates a typical inboard faceplate turning
operation on the 12" Variable Speed Wood Lathe.
Faceplate turning is usually performed inboard as
previously explained; however, if the workpiece is too
large to swing over the lathe bed it will be necessary to
perform the operation in the outboard position. Some
operators prefer outboard faceplate turning with smaller
pieces also. It is more comfortable to stand in front of the
workpiece rather than bending around the headstock as
would be the case with inboard faceplate turning. The
following explains setting up the lathe for outboard
faceplate turning.
1. Loosen the headstock locking screw located directly
underneath the headstock (A) Fig. 82, with wrench (B) just
enough to move the headstock (A) to the center of the
lathe bed. The headstock locking screw must be loosened
again, just enough to permit you to turn the headstock (A)
90 degrees clockwise so that the spindle will be facing
straight out. Then tighten the headstock locking screw.
Fig. 82
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