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Fitting the 4 Prong Drive Centre to the Headstock
When turning between centres the 4 prong drive centre should be used in
conjunction with the revolving centre. For details on turning between centres,
please refer to the Intended use of the Lathe and Basic Woodturning
Instructions chapter of the manual.
Before fitting the drive centre the faceplate must be removed from the lathe.
Loosen the blind set screw in the collar of the faceplate then using the 2
supplied wrenches, hold the spindle in place with the 38 mm wrench using
the flat areas of the spindle collar, Fig 11.6, and loosen the faceplate using
the 46 mm wrench as shown in Fig 11.7 by turning in an anti-clockwise
direction, placing the wrench on the flat areas of the faceplate collar.
Insert the drive centre into the headstock spindle, Fig 11.8.
Removing the 4 Prong Drive Centre from the Headstock
The knockout bar is used to remove the drive centre from the headstock
spindle. Insert the knockout bar through the hole in the centre of the
headstock hand wheel and give the drive centre a sharp tap to dislodge it,
Fig 11.9.
The knockout bar must only be used while the lathe spindle is
stationary.
Fitting the Revolving Centre to the Tailstock
When turning between centres the revolving centre should be used in
conjunction with the 4 prong drive centre. For details on turning between
centres, please refer to the Intended use of the Lathe and Basic
Woodturning Instructions chapter of the manual.
Insert the revolving centre into the tailstock spindle, Fig 11.10, and push it
firmly in place.
Please note: Before inserting tapered attachments into the
headstock or tailstock spindle, always ensure that the taper
is clean and free of any waste material that may cause
misalignment or vibration. Always fully seat the taper by
tapping it into place with a wooden mallet.
Fig 11.8
11. Operation
Fig 11.6
Flat area
of spindle
collar
Fig 11.7
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