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8. Headstock Faceplate: (K, Fig. 8) Used for
turning bowls and plates. There are a
number of screw holes for mounting the
workpiece. Thread the faceplate onto the
spindle in a clockwise direction, and tighten
two setscrews. Remove the faceplate by
loosening two setscrews. Push in headstock
spindle lock and use the provided rod in
faceplate holes to unthread the faceplate.
9. Headstock Indexing Hole: (L, Fig. 8)
Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole
making sure that it locates in the spindle
hole. There are 12 holes in the spindle 30°
apart. Three holes in the headstock casting
accept the indexing pin. These holes are 20°
apart. The combination of holes will allow
you to mark your workpiece for evenly
spaced features. See chart on page 30.
CAUTION! Never start the lathe with the
index pin engaged in the spindle!
10. Tool Rest Body Lock Handle: (M, Fig. 9)
Locks the tool rest body in position. Unlock
handle to position the tool rest in any
location along lathe bed. Tighten handle
when properly positioned.
11. Tool Rest Lock Handle: (N, Fig. 9) Locks
the tool rest in position. Unlock the handle to
position tool rest at a specific angle, or
height. Tighten handle when properly
positioned.
12. Tailstock Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 10) Locks
the tailstock in position. Unlock handle to
position the tool rest in any location along
lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly
positioned.
13. Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (P, Fig. 10)
Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock
handle to position the quill. Tighten handle
when properly positioned.
14. Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (Q, Fig. 10)
Turn the handwheel to position the quill. The
tailstock quill lock handle must be loose to
position quill.
15. Tailstock Live Center: (R, Fig. 10) Used for
turning between centers. Quill taper is MT-2.
Remove live center by retracting the quill
until live center loosens. Remove, or add
different tips to the live center by inserting
the provided rod through the holes in the
center’s shaft. Unscrew the tip and change
as needed.