Harbor Freight Tools 93212 Lathe User Manual


 
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Threading Dial
The Threading Dial (65) is used to align
and track the threads cut in a threading
project. It can only be used when the
Lathe is set to automatic feed (See
previous section on Automatic Feeding).
To set up the Threading Dial:
Threading Dial (65)
Threading Dial Body (68)
Automatic Feel Lever (79)
Loosen here
and here
Lead Screw (129)
Plate (303)
Lead Screw
(129)
Lead Screw
(129)
Pinion (66)
Pinion (66)
Hex Wrench (311)
(Remove before using Lathe)
Dial Engaged:
Dial Disengaged - Rotate up to engage:
Figure 21
a. Adjust the dial to line up with one of the
numbers or lines as needed (Consult
advanced information about cutting
threads with mini-lathes to determine
where to line up the dial for your
threading project).
Use the 5mm Hex Wrench (part of b.
311) to loosen the Plate (303) and the
Threading Dial Body (68).
Rotate both pieces so the Pinion (66) c.
on the back side of the Threading Dial
Body makes contact with the Lead
Screw (129) (“Dial Engaged” in Figure
21, bottom photo).
Tighten both pieces in place and d.
remove the Wrench.
To dis-engage the Threading Dial Body e.
when not in use, loosen the Plate and
rotate the Dial away from the Lead
Screw (129), then retighten the Plate.
REV 10b