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Model G0632 (Mfg. 4/12+)
Spindle Turning
Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between the headstock
and the tailstock (see Figure 42).
Figure 42. Typical spindle turning operation.
Workpiece
Workpiece
Center
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
Figure 43. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
To set up a spindle turning operation:
1. Find the center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from cor-
ner to corner across the end of the workpiece
(see Figure 43).
Spindle Turning
Make sure the headstock and tailstock cen-
ters are properly aligned before beginning
any turning operation. See Aligning Centers
on Page 41 for additional instructions on this
procedure. Failure to observe this warning
could result in the workpiece being thrown
from the lathe resulting in serious personal
injury.
2. Using a wood mallet, tap the point of the spur
center into the center of the workpiece on
both ends, leaving an indented center mark.
3. Using a
1
⁄4" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄4" deep hole at the
center mark on the end of the workpiece to
be mounted on the headstock spur center.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear a face shield and
respirator when operating this machine.