Wen 34027, Manual

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

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INSTALLING TOOL REST

When a workpiece is larger than the swing 

capacity on the bed, it can be turned by using 

the back face plate (Fig. 11 - 1) and tool rest 

(Fig. 11 - 6). To mount the tool rest to the 

back of the lathe:

1. Fit the back tool rest support (Fig. 11 - 3) to 

the rear of the lathe using three hex bolts and 

three flat washers (Fig. 11 - 2).

2. Remove the clamp (Fig. 11 - 4) and hex nut 

(Fig. 11 - 5) of tool rest base from the under-

side of the lathe.

3. Move the tool rest base onto the back sup-

port. Replace the clamp (Fig. 11 - 4) and hex 

1

2

3

4
5

6

Fig. 11 

1

2

3

Fig. 12 

1

Fig. 13 

nut (Fig. 11 - 5) onto the thread. Alternatively, you can re-

move the stop at the end of the bed and slide the tailstock 

and tool rest off.

4. Adjust the hex nut until the tool rest base can be locked 

onto the back support.

INSTALLING BED EXTENSION (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The WEN 34027EX Wood Lathe Bed Extension is an op-

tional accessory that can be purchased separately
to extend the maximum length of the lathe’s capacity from 

15.75 inches to 39.4 inches.

1. Fit the bed extension (Fig. 12 - 3) to the bed using four 

socket head screws and four flat washers.

2. Remove the end stop screw (Fig. 12 - 2) from the bed 

and assemble it onto the bed extension.

3. Make sure the tail stock (Fig. 12 - 1) slides freely across 

the connection point.

TOOL RACK

There is a tool rack (Fig. 13 - 1) on the back of the head. 

The wrench, knockout rod and spur center can be placed 

into this as needed.