Harbor Freight Tools 65345 Lathe User Manual


 
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Replace the Back Lid (20) and Side 7.
Lid (63). (See Figures E and F.)
FIGURE I
Recommended Turning Speeds
Work Diameter
In Inches
Speeds (RPM)
0~2” 2200~3200
2”~3” 1600~2200
3”~4” 1100~1600
4”~5” 750~1100
6”+ 750
Note: The above speeds can vary with different
types of wood and the skill of the operator.
Sanding: Use the fastest speed possible with-
out burning the wood.
Polishing and Finishing: Typically, polishing
and nishing can be done at faster speeds than
turning.
To Adjust The Tailstock:
Loosen the Release Lever (7) and 1.
move the Tailstock (5) to the desired
position. Then retighten the Release
Lever. NOTE: If the Release Lever
will not release or lock the Tailstock
(either too tight or too loose), tighten
or loosen the Hex Nut (44) located on
the underside of the Tailstock in small
increments as needed to achieve the
proper clamping pressure.
(See Figure J and Assy. Diagram.)
FIGURE J
RELEASE
LEVER
(7)
TAILSTOCK
(5)
To Adjust The Tool Rest:
Loosen the Lock Handle (40) and slide 1.
the Tool Rest Base (36) along the
Bed (1) to the desired position. Then
retighten the Lock Handle.
(See Figure K.)
Loosen the Lock Lever (41) and adjust 2.
the Tool Rest (35) vertically or swivel
it as needed. Then retighten the Lock
Lever. (See Figure K.)
FIGURE K
LOCK
HANDLE
(40)
LOCK
LEVER
(41)
TOOL
REST
(35)
BED
(1)
TOOL
REST
BASE
(36)
To Install And Remove The Spur Center:
To install1. , insert the tapered end of
the Headstock Spur Center (12) into
the Headstock Spindle (14). Make
sure the Headstock Spur Center is se-
curely installed by giving it a quick pull.
A properly installed Headstock Spur
Center will not pull out by hand.
(See Figure L, next page.)
To remove2. , hold the Balance Wheel
(22) securely while turning the Face-
plate (13) counterclockwise until the
Headstock Spur Center (12) is forced
out of the Headstock Spindle (14).
(See Figure L, next page.)