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 set screws. Remove the
faceplate by loosening two set screws.
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. There are three holes in the
headstock casting that accept the indexing
pin. These holes are 20° apart. The
combination of holes will allow you to mark
your workpiece for evenly spaced features.
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 MT-2. Remove live center by
retracting the quill until live center loosens.
Remove, or add different tips to the live
center by inserting the provided rod through
the holes in the center’s shaft. Unscrew
the tip and change as needed.
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