Powermatic 4224 Lathe User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ...............................................................................................................................................4-5
Safety: Decals ...............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................7
Receiving ......................................................................................................................................................8
Installation .....................................................................................................................................................8
Power Connection.................................................................................................................................8
Inverter Drive System............................................................................................................................8
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................8
Adjustments:
Belt Adjustment .....................................................................................................................................8
Tool Support..........................................................................................................................................8
Spindle ..................................................................................................................................................9
Speed Range Adjustment .....................................................................................................................9
Table 1: Wood Turning Lathe Speeds ..........................................................................................................9
Tools....... .. ..................................................................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................10
Spindle Turning ...........................................................................................................................................10
Stock Selection ...................................................................................................................................11
Mounting Stock ...................................................................................................................................11
Cutting Techniques .............................................................................................................................12
Roughing Out..............................................................................................................................12
Beads ..........................................................................................................................................12
Coves ..........................................................................................................................................12
"V" Cuts.......................................................................................................................................12
Parting Off ...................................................................................................................................13
Sanding & Finishing ....................................................................................................................13
Face Plate & Bowl Turning..........................................................................................................................13
Mounting Stock ...................................................................................................................................13
Faceplate or Chuck? ...........................................................................................................................14
Wood Selection ...................................................................................................................................14
Checks & Cracks ........................................................................................................................14
Distortion .....................................................................................................................................14
Tools for Bowl Turning ........................................................................................................................14
Bowl Turning Techniques ...................................................................................................................14
To Shape Outside of Bowl .......................................................................................................... 15
To Shape Interior of Bowl ...........................................................................................................15
Sanding & Finishing ....................................................................................................................15
Trouble-Shooting.........................................................................................................................................16
Electrical Schematic ....................................................................................................................................17
Parts Lists & Exploded Views:
Stand & Bed Assembly ..................................................................................................................18-20
Headstock Assembly......................................................................................................................21-23
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................24
Optional Accessory: 65" Bed Extension ........................................................................................24-25
Optional Accessory: Outboard Turning Assembly .........................................................................26-27