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H2669 Hobby Lathe
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A comprehensive review of all lathe operations is
beyond the scope of this manual. You will enjoy
your lathe more if you take some time to consult
reference books on lathe equipment and wood
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turning techniques.
Your Grizzly catalog is an excellent source for lathe
tools and accessories, including those shown in
SECTION 4.
Figure 17. Typical disc sanding setup.
Figure 16. Typical faceplate turning setup.
In addition to spindle turning, your hobby lathe
can be used for faceplate turning (commonly used
to turn bowls), as well as for and disc sanding.
Faceplate turning and disc sanding are shown in
Figures 16 & 17.
12. Position the tool rest approximately
1
⁄4" away
from the workpiece and approximately
1
⁄8"
above the center line, as shown in
Figure
15.
13. Test the setup by hand turning the workpiece
to make sure there is enough clearance all
the way around before starting.
Spindle Turning Tips:
• When turning the drill ON, stand to the side of
the spinning direction until the lathe reaches
full speed and you can verify that the lathe
will not throw the workpiece.
• Use the slowest speed when starting or stop
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ping the lathe, and when rough cutting.
• Select the right speed for the size of work
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piece you are turning. Use slower speeds for
large workpieces (4" diameter and over); use
the middle range speeds for medium sized
workpieces (2" to 4" diameter); and use faster
speeds for small sized workpieces (under 2"
in diameter).
• Keep the turning tool on the toolrest the
ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the
workpiece.
• Learn the correct techniques for each tool
you will use. If you are unsure, read books or
magazines about lathe techniques and seek
training from experienced users.
Figure 15. Tool rest set
1
⁄8" above the
center line and
1
⁄4" away from workpiece.
Sanding
Table
Sanding Disc
Faceplate