Woodstock SHOP FOX W1704 Instruction Manual - Operation Tips
OPERATIONS
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• Mount the workpiece correctly; otherwise,
the operation may be difficult and danger-
ous. Read the “Spindle Turning” & “Face
Plate Turning” instructions for ideas on how
to set up your lathe correctly.
• Position the tool rest approximately
1
⁄
8
"
above the center line of the workpiece and
approximately
1
⁄
4
" away from the workpiece.
See
Figure 15 for more details.
• When turning the lathe ON, stand to the
side of the spinning direction until the lathe
reaches full speed and you can verify that
the lathe will not throw the workpiece.
• Always start the lathe and perform all rough
cutting with the speed setting at the lowest
point, as shown in
Figure 16.
• Select the right speed for the size of
workpiece you are turning. Use the slower
range on the speed dial for large workpieces
(4" diameter and over); use the middle
range on the speed dial for medium sized
workpieces (2" to 4" diameter); and use
the faster range on the speed dial for small
sized workpieces (under 2" in diameter).
• Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the
ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the
workpiece.
• When turning pieces thicker than 2" x 2", cut
off the corners first (so the workpiece profile
looks similar to the illustrated workpiece in
Figure 15). Figure 17 shows a workpiece
too big for turning with the corners still
on.
• When rough cutting face plate work, use
the live center in the tailstock for support,
as can be seen in the setup in
Figure 17.
After the rough cutting is complete, move
the tailstock out of the way.
• Learn the correct techniques for each tool
you will use. If you are unsure, read books
or magazines about lathe techniques and
seek training from experienced users.
Operation Tips
Figure 17. DO NOT attempt to turn workpieces
thicker than 2" x 2" without first cutting the
corners off!
Figure 16. Speed dial turned all the way down
to the lowest speed.
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1
/
8
"
1
/
4
"
Figure 15. Tool rest set
1
⁄
8
" above the
centerline and
1
⁄
4
" away from workpiece.