Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................5
Specifications.................................................6
Identification .................................................9
Safety .......................................................... 10
General Safety Guidelines............................ 10
Safety Guidelines Specific to Woodturning . 11
Electricals .................................................... 13
Minimum Circuit Size Required for Model
2019 Lathe ................................................... 13
Grounding .................................................... 13
Electrical Wiring ........................................... 13
Setup ........................................................... 14
Shop Preparation ......................................... 14
Receiving ...................................................... 15
Cleaning ....................................................... 17
Assembly ...................................................... 18
Unloading the Lathe ................................ 18
Install Auxiliary Power Switch .................. 18
Dust Collection System Usage ..................... 19
Accessories .................................................. 20
Controls and Components ............................ 21
Main Control Panel ...................................... 21
Auxiliary Power Switch ................................ 22
Indexer and Spindle Lock ............................. 22
Extension Bed .............................................. 23
Test Run ....................................................... 24
Wood 101 .................................................... 25
Why do we have this section? ..................... 25
Structure of Wood ....................................... 25
Different Types of Wood Grain .................... 25
Wood Defects .............................................. 25
Check and Shake ...................................... 25
Bug Infestation ......................................... 26
Spalted/Rotted Wood .............................. 26
Bark Inclusion........................................... 26
Knotty Wood ............................................ 26
Operation .................................................... 27
Before Turning ............................................. 27
Material Selection .................................... 27
Workpiece Inspection .............................. 27
Setting Spindle Speed Range ................... 28
Basic Spindle Turning Setup Steps ............... 29
Basic Face Grain Turning Setup Steps .......... 31
Basic Outboard Turning Setup Steps............ 33
Other Techniques and Procedures ............... 34
Filling Cracks and Gaps ............................. 34
Sanding ..................................................... 34
Common Woodturning Errors ...................... 35
Tearouts and Chipping ............................. 35
Warp and Cracks ...................................... 35
Fuzzy Grain ............................................... 35
Tool Marks................................................ 36
Catch ........................................................ 36
Using Wrong Cutting Tools ...................... 36
Maintenance ............................................... 37
Maintenance Schedule ................................. 37
Cleaning & Lubrication ................................. 38
Tool Rest................................................... 38
Bedways & Underside of Tailstock/Banjo 38
Tailstock & Banjo Cam Lock Adjustment...... 39
Troubleshooting........................................... 40
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 42
Parts List ...................................................... 43
Headstock, Bed, and Tailstock ..................... 43
Motor and Lathe Stand ................................ 44
Banjo (Sold Separately) ................................ 45
Maintenance Record .................................... 52
Notes........................................................... 53
Warranty and Service ................................... 54
Appendix ..................................................... 55
Suggested Lathe Speed Limits for Turning ... 55
Useful Links .................................................. 55
Tool Sharpening: ...................................... 55
List of Woodturning Clubs, Craft Schools,
and Symposiums: ..................................... 55