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 27).
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
Fig 26
Fig 27
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 speed range
Disconnect the machine from the power source!
Loosen the locking screw and open the belt cover.
Loosen the locking handle (A, Fig 28).
Lift up on the tensioning handle (B) to remove tension from
the poly v-belt.
You can now position the belt in the desired speed range.
Note:
"High" speed range (0 - 3500 rpm) for maximum speed.
"Medium" speed range (0 - 2000 rpm) for general use
"Low" speed range (0 - 910 rpm) for maximum torque.
Lower the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor
provides the needed tension and tighten the locking handle.
Close and lock the belt cover.
Warning:
The AC Inverter does not require any programming. It is pre-
programmed from the factory. The buttons and knob on the
inverter should not be changed.
7.2 Headstock spindle lock
Push in pin (G, Fig 29) to stop the spindle from turning.
Slide down the bracket (F) to keep it locked.
Fig 28