Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 User Manual (English)

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steven78Aug 17, 2025
Why does my Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 Lathe keep stalling?
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  Franklin MorganAug 17, 2025
  If your Woodstock Lathe stalls or seems underpowered, it might be due to a few things. First, the machine might be undersized for the task, so try using sharp chisels and reduce the feed rate or depth of cut. The material you're working with might not be suitable; only cut wood and make sure its moisture content is below 20%. Also, the feed rate or cutting speed could be too fast, so decrease them. The belt might be slipping, so tension or replace the belt, ensure the pulleys are aligned, and check that the belt is clean and undamaged. A pulley might be slipping on the shaft, so tighten or replace the loose pulley or shaft. Finally, the spindle speed dial, motor brushes, circuit board, or the motor itself could be faulty, so test, inspect, repair, or replace them as needed.
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Luke JonesAug 27, 2025
Why does my Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 Lathe spindle lack power?
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  uallenAug 27, 2025
  If the spindle on your Woodstock Lathe lacks turning power or starts up slowly, the belt might be slipping, so tighten or adjust it. Also, the pulleys could be loose, so tighten the pulley set screws and realign or replace the shaft, pulley set screws, and key. Finally, the workpiece might be too heavy for the spindle, so remove excess material before remounting or use a lighter workpiece.
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Julian ReevesAug 30, 2025
How to improve the surface finish on my Woodstock Lathe?
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  Gary ChavezAug 31, 2025
  A poor surface finish on your Woodstock Lathe projects can be due to several factors. Your tooling might be dull, or you might be using the wrong tool for the job, so sharpen your tooling and select the correct tool for the operation. The tool height might not be 1/8" above the spindle centerline, so adjust the tool rest accordingly. The spindle speed could be wrong, so adjust it to the appropriate setting. Finally, excessive vibration can cause a bad surface finish, so troubleshoot the possible causes and solutions for vibration.
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Charles DanielsSep 3, 2025
What to do if my chisel grabs on my Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704?
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  Nancy PriceSep 3, 2025
  If your chisel grabs or digs into the workpiece on your Woodstock Lathe, you might be using the wrong chisel or tool, so ensure you're using the correct one. The chisel or tool might also be too dull, so sharpen or replace it. The tool rest height might not be set correctly, so adjust it appropriately. Also, the tool rest might be set too far from the workpiece, so move it closer.
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mendezmichelleSep 6, 2025
Why does the tailstock on my Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 move under load?
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  John GarciaSep 6, 2025
  If the tailstock on your Woodstock Lathe moves under load, it could be because the tailstock mounting bolt or hex nut is loose, so tighten it. Alternatively, the bed or clamping surface might be excessively oily or greasy, so clean the bed or clamping surface to remove the excess oil or grease.
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baldwinrobinSep 9, 2025
What to do if the quill on my Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 Lathe won't move?
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  matthewspatrickSep 9, 2025
  If the quill on your Woodstock Lathe doesn't move forward when you turn the knob, the keyway might not be aligned with the quill lock lever. Align the quill keyway and quill lock lever, and slightly tighten the lever to engage the keyway.