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The Lathe will need to be located 2.
on a surface capable of bearing the
combined weight of the Lathe and
intended workpieces. The surface
must be able to withstand the vibra-
tion generated by the Lathe during
operation.
The Lathe must be completely level, 3.
left-to-right and front-to-back, or the
Lathe will not rotate properly and may
become damaged.
The unpainted surfaces are coated 4.
with a waxy oil to protect them from
corrosion during shipment. Remove
the coating with a solvent cleaner or
citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlo-
rine-based solvents since they will
damage the paint.
Route the power cord along a safe 5.
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Bed: Main supporting casting run-
ning the length of the lathe
Between Centers: A dimension
representing the maximum length
of a workpiece that can be turned
between centers. Also a method of
holding a workpiece by mounting it
between the centers of the Head-
stock and the Tailstock spindles.
Center: A precision ground ta-
pered cylinder with a pointed tip and
a Morse Taper shaft. Used in the
tailstock to support the end of long
workpieces. May also be used in the
Headstock spindle to support work
between centers at both ends.
Centerline: An imaginary line ex-
tending from the center of the Spindle
through the center of the Tailstock
ram, representing the central axis
of the lathe around which the work
rotates.
Chuck: A clamping device for hold-
ing work in the lathe or for holding
drills in the Tailstock.
Tool Rest Base: Movable platform
where the Tool Rest is mounted; it
can be set at an angle to the work-
piece (also known as compound slide
and compound rest).
Faceplate: A metal plate with a at
face-mounted spindle to hold irregu-
larly shaped work.
Facing: A lathe operation in which
wood is removed from the end of a
workpiece to create a smooth sur-
face.
Headstock: The main casting
mounted on the left end of the Bed
where the Spindle is mounted. Hous-
es the Spindle Gears.
Morse Taper (MT): A taper of spe-
cic dimensions used to mate match-
ing male and female parts together
tightly. The Tailstock has a MT-2
Morse Taper.
Spindle: Main rotating shaft on
which the Chuck is mounted. It
passes through the Headstock.
Spindle Through-hole: A dimen-
sion indicating the minimum diameter
of the hole that passes through the
Spindle. A workpiece with a diameter
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