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Woodtek 143-009 User Manual

Woodtek 143-009
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Midi Lathe • MODEL 143-009
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1108 North Glenn Road, Casper, Wyoming 82601
1-800-645-9292
woodworker
.com
143-009 MidiLathe (16) 9/28/07 11:16 AM Page 1
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Woodtek 143-009 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWoodtek
Model143-009
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty and Service

General Safety Warning

Parts List

Safety Warnings

Additional Safety Rules

Specific safety guidelines for operating the lathe, including workpiece checks and tool rest adjustments.

Troubleshooting

Bowl Turning Procedure

Specifications

Chemical Exposure Warning

Installation

Unpacking

Procedure for unpacking the lathe and reporting any shipping damage.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the lathe and considerations for dust control.

Location

Guidance on selecting a suitable location for the lathe, considering space and lighting.

Wiring

Details on the lathe's electrical connection and grounding requirements.

Spindle Turning Procedure

Preparing Wood for Spindle Turning

Steps for selecting and preparing wood for spindle turning.

Mounting Wood on Lathe

Instructions on how to mount prepared wood onto the lathe spindle.

Roughing Out Workpiece

Technique for shaping the workpiece to a basic form using a roughing gouge.

Making Beads and Coves

How to cut decorative beads and coves on the turned workpiece.

Making Parting and Taper Cuts

Techniques for making cuts to separate or shape sections of the workpiece.

Operation Overview

Turning Tools

Description of different types of turning tools: gouges, scrapers, and chisels.

Sharpening Turning Tools

Methods and equipment for sharpening woodturning tools using a bench grinder.

Basic Components

Introduction

Lathe Overview

General description of the Woodtek Midi Lathe, its capabilities, and included accessories.

Headstock

Details about the headstock spindle, threads, and how to lock it for accessory changes.

Pulley Drive System

Instructions on how to change the lathe's speed by adjusting the pulley drive system.

Tailstock and Tool Rest Adjustment

Information on tailstock quill travel and adjusting tailstock/tool rest locking handles.