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Model G0766 (Mfd. Since 07/15)
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1. Make backing block from a suitable size
piece of scrap wood.
Note: Faces of backing block must be flat
and parallel to each other, or uneven surfac-
es will cause workpiece to spin eccentrically,
causing unnecessary vibration and runout. It
is best to mount backing block to faceplate
and turn other surface flat prior to mounting.
2. Locate and mark center of workpiece and
backing block.
3. Drill a
1
⁄4" hole through center of backing block.
4. Look through hole in backing block to line up
center with workpiece and glue and clamp
backing block to workpiece.
Note: Allow glue to cure according to manu-
facturer's instructions.
5. Follow Steps 1–3 under Mounting
Workpiece on Faceplate (see Page 30) to
attach backing block to faceplate.
Mounting Workpiece to Backing
Block
Outboard Turning
Outboard turning is a variation of faceplate
turning and is accomplished with the headstock
positioned so the faceplate is not directly over the
bed, allowing a larger turning capacity than the
swing specification of the lathe.
The only way to rotate the headstock on this
machine is to remove it from the bed first, which
can be a heavy and cumbersome task. A much
simpler alternative to removing the headstock is
to remove the tailstock and slide the headstock
to the other end of the bed. This will position the
spindle so it is not directly over the bed whereby
outboard turning can safely be accomplished.
Correct Incorrect
Figure 38. Correct and incorrect screw types.
NOTICE
Only use screws with non-tapered heads
(see Figure 38) to attach faceplate to the
workpiece. Screws with tapered heads can
split faceplate or snap off during operation.
3. Thread and secure faceplate onto headstock
spindle (refer to Installing Faceplate on
Page 26).
— If wood screws cannot be placed in
workpiece, faceplate can be mounted to a
backing block attached to workpiece (see
Mounting the Workpiece to a Backing
Block).