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General| Swing over bed | 8 inches |
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| Distance between centers | 36 inches |
| Spindle bore | 0.75 inches |
| Motor power | 0.5 HP |
| Spindle nose thread | 1.5 inches x 8 TPI |
Instructions for positioning and securing the lathe on a workbench.
Details for installing lathes mounted on cabinet stands, ensuring stability.
Weekly lubrication of headstock spindle bearings with light machine oil.
Using a lightly oiled rag on the bed surface to aid sliding of saddle and tailstock.
Adjusting spindle play and end float using the collar (12) and set screws (14).
Procedure for aligning headstock and tailstock centres after bed disturbance.
Setting clamp levers for convenient and strong clamping action on various components.
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