5.5 Starting operation
You can start the machine with the green ON-button. The red
OFF-button on the main switch (B, Fig 1) stops the machine.
6. Machine operation
6.1 Correct operating position
Always support the tool on the tool rest and guide with the
palm of your hand keeping your fingers closed.
(see Fig 11 and 12)
Fig 11
Fig 12
6.2 Tool selection:
Successful wood turning does not result from high speeds,
but rather, from the correct use of turning tools.
A perfect and sharp wood turner tool is a precondition for
professional wood-turning.
Major tools:
Fig 13
Gouge (A, Fig 13)
, used for rapidly cut raw wood into round
stock, for turning bowls and plates, for turning beds, coves
and other detail (Fig 14).
Fig 14
Scraper (B, Fig 13)
, used for diameter scraping and to
reduce ridges.
Skew Chisel (C, Fig 13),
used to make vees, beads, etc. (Fig
15). The bevel of skew is parallel to the cut.
Fig 15
Parting tool (D, Fig 13),
used to cut directly into the material,
or to make a cut off. Also used for scraping and to set
diameters.
6.3 Speed selection:
Use low speeds for roughing and for large diameter work. If
vibrations occur, stop the machine and correct the cause.
See speed recommendations.
Speed recommendations
Workpiece
Diameter
mm
Roughing
RPM
General
Cutting
RPM
Finishing
RPM
< 50
1250
2500
2500
50-100
700
1600
2500
100-150
480
1100
1600
150-200
400
900
1250
200-250
350
600
1100
250-300
350
480
900
300-350
350
350
600
