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Model G0766 (Mfd. Since 07/15)
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2. Make a center mark by using a wood mallet
and tapping point of spur center into center of
workpiece on both ends.
3. Using a
1
⁄4" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄4" deep hole at
center mark on end of the workpiece to be
mounted on headstock spur center.
4. To help embed spur center into workpiece,
cut
1
⁄8" deep saw kerfs in headstock end of
workpiece along diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
5. If your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut corners
off workpiece lengthwise to make turning
safer and easier (see Figure 34).
6. Drive spur center into end center mark of
workpiece with a wood mallet to embed it at
least
1
⁄4" into workpiece, as shown in Figure
35.
¼"
Figure 35. Spur center properly embedded.
Workpiece
Center
Figure 34. Corners of workpiece removed.
7. With workpiece still attached, insert spur cen-
ter into headstock spindle (refer to Installing/
Removing Headstock Center on Page 24
for additional instructions).
Note: Use tool rest to support opposite end of
workpiece so that workpiece and spur center
do not separate during installation.
8. Install live center into tailstock quill and tight-
en quill lock handle to lock quill in position
(refer to Page 25 for additional instructions).
9. Slide tailstock toward workpiece until point of
live center touches workpiece center mark,
then lock tailstock in this position.
10. Loosen quill lock handle and rotate tailstock
handwheel to push live center into workpiece
at least
1
⁄4".
11. Properly adjust tool rest to workpiece (see
Adjusting Tool Rest on Page 22).
12. Before beginning lathe operation, rotate
workpiece by hand to ensure there is safe
clearance on all sides.
Keep lathe tool resting on tool rest the
ENTIRE time it is in contact with workpiece
or when preparing to make contact between
lathe tool and workpiece. Otherwise, spin-
ning workpiece could force lathe tool out
of your hands or entangle your hands with
workpiece. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
Do not press the workpiece too firmly with
the tailstock or the bearings will bind and
overheat. Do not adjust the tailstock too
loosely or the workpiece will spin off the
lathe. Use good judgment and care, other-
wise, serious personal injury could result
from the workpiece being ejected at high
speeds.