Filter
Top Products
G1067Z Wood Lathe -17-
Spindle turning is described as turning work
between the two centers. Turning a spindle can
be a very simple or a highly intricate operation. To
mount a workpiece between centers:
1. Locate the center point on both ends of the
workpiece by carefully drawing diagonal
lines from corner to corner. The point of
intersection is the center of the work.
2. Hold the spindle vertically and support it on a
solid surface. Line up the spur center with
the center of the workpiece. Drive the spur
center into the stock about
1
⁄4'' using a dead
blow hammer. Be careful not to split the
workpiece. Wood with splits along the grain
may fly off the lathe during operation. For
dense wood, drill a hole for the center and
score lines with a saw blade for the spurs.
3. Once the spur center is firmly attached to the
workpiece, insert the spur center (with the
attached workpiece) into the headstock spin-
dle.
4. While supporting the workpiece, slide the
tailstock close to the end of the workpiece
and lock into place.
5. Line up the live center with the workpiece
center. Turn the handwheel to press the
point of the live center into the workpiece.
Spindle Turning
Make sure the live center in the tailstock
lines up with the spur center in the head-
stock before turning anything between
centers. Failure to observe this step could
result in the workpiece being thrown from
the lathe. Serious personal injury may
occur.
Do not press too firmly or the bearings will
bind and overheat, On the other hand, do
not adjust too loosely or the workpiece will
spin off the lathe. Use good judgement.
Serious personal injury may occur.
6. Lock the tailstock barrel in place.