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G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe
Figure 53. Table aligned with sanding disc.
1
⁄16" Gap
2. Align the table so that there is approximately
a
1
⁄16'' gap between the 12" disc and the table
(Figure 53).
3. Tighten the bolts loosened in Step 1.
4. Spin the disc by hand to check if the sandpa-
per touches the table.
Note: DO NOT turn the disc sander ON at
this point.
5. Repeat Steps 1-3 if sandpaper touches the
table at any point in the rotation.
The miter gauge needs to be adjusted perpendic-
ular to the face of the wheel when it is mounted
in the table slot.
Tools Needed Qty
Try-Square or Machinist's Square .....................
1
To adjust miter gauge:
1. Use a try-square or machinist’s square with
one edge against the face of the miter gauge
and the other against the disc face as shown
in Figure 54.
Figure 54. Squaring miter gauge to disc.
Miter Gauge
2. Loosen the adjusting screw on the miter
gauge and adjust it flush with the edge of the
square.
3. Tighten the gauge adjusting screw, and verify
the setting.
Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure
can affect the adjustment.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the angle
pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0˚ mark.
5. Retighten the screw that secures the angle
pointer.