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Model G0842 (Mfd. Since 04/18)
Spindle Turning
To set up a spindle turning operation:
1. Find center point of both ends of your
workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from
corner to corner across end of workpiece, as
shown in
figure 44.
figure 44. Workpiece marked diagonally from
corner to corner to determine the center.
Workpiece
Workpiece
Center
Pencil Lines
Marked Diagonally
Across Corners
2. Make a center mark by using a wood mallet
and tapping point of spur center into center of
workpiece on both ends.
3. using a
1
⁄
4
" drill bit, drill a
1
⁄
4
" deep hole at
center mark on end of the workpiece to be
mounted on headstock spur center.
4. to help embed spur center into workpiece,
cut
1
⁄
8
" deep saw kerfs in headstock end of
workpiece along diagonal lines marked in
Step 1.
5. if your workpiece is over 2" x 2", cut corners
off workpiece lengthwise to make turning
safer and easier (see
figure 45).
Workpiece
Center
Corners
Removed
figure 45. Corners of workpiece removed.
Spindle turning is the operation performed when
a workpiece is mounted between centers in the
headstock and tailstock, as shown in
figure 43.
Bowls, table legs, tool handles, and candlesticks
are typical projects where this operation is used.
figure 43. typical spindle turning operation.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a
face shield, and a respirator when operating
this machine.
items Needed
Qty
precision ruler .................................................. 1
Wood Mallet....................................................... 1
drill Bit
1
⁄
4
" .......................................................... 1
tablesaw/Bandsaw ............................................ 1
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