g8690 variable speed Wood lathe
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iNtrODuctiON
foreword
We are proud to offer the model g8690 variable
speed Wood lathe. this machine is part of a grow-
ing grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.
When used according to the guidelines set forth in
this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free,
enjoyable operation and proof of grizzly’s com-
mitment to customer satisfaction.
the specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the model
g8690 when the manual was prepared. however,
owing to grizzly’s policy of continuous improve-
ment, changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of grizzly. For your conve-
nience, we always keep current grizzly manuals
available on our website at
www.grizzly.com
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any updates to your machine will be reflected
in these manuals as soon as they are complete.
visit our site often to check for the latest updates
to this manual!
We stand behind our machines. if you have any
service questions, parts requests or general ques-
tions about the machine, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming mall Circle
muncy, pa 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
e-mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
if you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
grizzly industrial, inc.
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technical documentation manager
p.o. Box 2069
Bellingham, Wa 98227-2069
email: manuals@grizzly.com
contact info
a wood lathe is used to turn wood stock. the
primary components of the wood lathe are the
headstock, the tailstock, and the tool rest.
For most turning procedures, a round or nearly-
round workpiece is clamped between the head-
stock spur center and the tailstock live center.
the tool rest is positioned to provide stability to
the chisel or other cutting tool while it is pressed
into the workpiece. the lathe is turned
ON
, which
causes the spindle to rotate. pressing the cut-
ting tool into the workpiece while it is turning cuts
grooves around the circumference of the stock.
moving the cutting tool along the length of the
workpiece allows the user to shape the work-
piece into perfect cylinders, tapers, and intricate
designs.
another option is faceplate turning. Faceplate
turning is be used to create plates, bowls, and
other shallow or open-faced forms. in this method,
the tailstock is moved completely out of the way
and the workpiece is attached to the faceplate on
the headstock. again, the tool rest is positioned to
provide support to the cutting tool.
once a rough shape is created on the lathe, it can
be sanded smooth by moving the tool rest out of
the way and carefully sanding along the length of
the workpiece while the lathe is rotating.
to allow for greater versatility, the spindle speed
can be adjusted by turning the speed adjustment
knob on the control panel.
functional Overview
