Fitting accessories into the head stock spindle.
1/ Clean the tapered part of the
accessory and the tapered hole in
the spindle.
3/ Firmly push the accessory into
the spindle hole.
4/ Try to twist the accessory. It
should be locked in position.
To remove the accessory insert the
knock out rod into the spindle hole
from the end of the lathe and give
the accessory a sharp knock.
Note hold your hand under the
accessory to ensure that the
accessory does not fall onto the
bed of the lathe when it is ejected.
Removing and fitting the bed bridge.
The chain that the copy saddle uses for
controlling the travel along the bed of the lathe
will have to be removed. If left attached it will
limit the diameter that can be turned.
1/ Move the copy saddle to the tail stock end of
the lathe. It should not be in the way when you
are turning.
2/ Loosen the panel clamping screws and
remove the drive dog clamping nut.
3/ Remove the drive dog and the panel, which
has keyhole slots for easy removal.
Panel and drive
dog removed