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Model G0632 (Mfg. 4/12+)
-33-
¼"
Figure 44. Spur center properly embedded.
7. With the workpiece still attached, insert the
spur center into the headstock spindle (refer
to Installing Headstock Center on Page 25
for additional instructions).
Note: Use the tool rest to support the opposite
end of the workpiece so that the workpiece
and spur center do not separate.
8. Install the live center into the tailstock quill
and tighten the quill lock handle to lock the
quill in position (refer to Page 26 for addi-
tional instructions).
9. Slide the tailstock toward the workpiece
until the point of the live center touches the
workpiece center mark, then lock the tailstock
in this position.
10. Loosen the quill lock handle and rotate the
tailstock handwheel to push the live center
into the workpiece at least a
1
⁄4".
Do not press the workpiece too firmly with
the tailstock or the bearings will bind and
overheat. Likewise, do not adjust too loosely
or the workpiece will spin off the lathe. Use
good reason and care, otherwise, serious
personal injury could result.
4. To help embed the spur center into the
workpiece, cut
1
⁄8" deep saw kerfs in the
same end of the workpiece along the diago-
nal lines marked in Step 1.
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut the cor-
ners off the workpiece length-wise to make
turning safer and easier.
6. Drive the spur center into the end center
mark of the workpiece with a wood mallet to
embed it at least
1
⁄4" into the workpiece (see
Figure 44).