Fig 24
If screw mounting is not allowed at all, the work may be glued
to a backing block (D) and the backing block screwed to the
face plate. A piece of paper in the glue joint will prevent
damaging the wood when separated later.
Mount the face plate with the workpiece already attached
onto the spindle nose thread and hand tighten.
If reversing spindle rotation, make sure face plate, chuck or
other work holding is secured with the set screws, to avoid
threading loose.
Move tailstock away, remove centre from tailstock to prevent
injury.
Turn the workpiece by hand to see if it rests securely and can
be rotated freely.
Position the tool rest as close to the workpiece as possible.
Tighten locking handles.
For face plate turning the tool rest is set slightly lower than
centre line.
Caution:
Cut with your chisel on the left side of the turning centre only.
Use left hand to control cutting edge of gouge, while right
hand swings tool handle around toward your body (Fig 25).
Fig 25
Try to make one, very light continuous movement from the
rim to the bottom of the bowl to ensure a clean, sweeping
curve through the workpiece.
Move tool support to the exterior to re-define bottom of bowl.
6.6 Sanding and Finishing:
Remove the tool rest and begin with a fine grit sandpaper
(120 grit) and progress through each grit, using only light
pressure.
Use power sanding techniques to avoid concentric sanding
marks.
Finish sanding with 220 grit.
Apply first coat of finish. Allow to dry before sanding again
with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper.
Turn lathe back on and make a separation cut through the
base. Stop at about dia. 80mm and use a fine tooth saw to
separate the bowl from the waste.
Apply additional finish coats and allow to dry before buffing.
7. Setup and adjustments
General note:
Setup and adjustment work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against accidental starting by
pulling the mains plug.
7.1 Changing spindle speeds
Rotate knob (B, Fig 26) to set speed, which is displayed as
RPM (revolutions per minute) in the adjoining window (C).
Fig 26
Caution:
Never change speeds without the motor running. Damage to
the variable speed pulleys may result.
7.2 Headstock spindle lock
Push spindle lock pin (P, Fig 27), and rotate the spindle
slightly until the pin goes entirely into the recess. Continue to
hold spindle lock pin in the recess.
