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RIDGID WL1200LS1 Lathe User Manual

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1. Figure 2 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Psi Part No Description Part No Description 1 826550 Headstock 38 826586 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 2 826564 Plunger M5 x 0 8 12 3 813249 54 Pin Roll 2 5 12 39 826606 Box Junction 4 826563 Spring 40 813314 8 Lockwasher Ext M5 5 826562 Housing Plunger 41 824026 4 Nut Hex M4 x 0 7 6 826584 Center Point 42 829787 Switch Locking 7 826582 Center Spur 43 826122 Key Switch 8 816989 Nut Hex 3 4 16 44 817450 7 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 9 826553 Spindle M4 x 7 8 10 826552 Bearing Ball 45 826396 Bezel Switch 11 826551 Ring Retaining 46 60341 Outlet 12 820377 2 Bolt Carriage 47 826599 Guard Asm M6 x 1 0 65 48 See Fig 1 Motor 13 826560 Wheel Hand 49 826556 Pulley 4 Step 14 828268 Housing Tailstock 50 830245 Screw Soc Set 15 826591 Stud Nut M8 x 1 25 8 16 826592 Lever 51 SP6489 Operator s Manual 17 817449 1 Nut Lock M6 x 1 0 52 SP6489S Operator s Manual 18 826587 Screw Pan Hd Spanish M8 x 1 25 45 53 SP6489F Operator s Manual 19 826577 Foot Rear French 20 820258 4 Nut Sq M8 x 1 25 54 826572 Pulley 4 Step 21 828180 Screw SI Set 55 818826 6 Lockwasher M6 M8 x 1 25 31 75 56 813163 6 Lockwasher Int M4 22 820326 7 Nut Hex M8 x 1 25 57 820249 6 Screw Hex Hd 23 826559 Spindle Tailstock M6 x 1 0 12 24 AC8020 Center Live 58 820377 1 Bolt Cup Hd Sq Neck 25 826574 Rest 12 Tool M6 x 1 0 45 26 826575
2. The tailstock contains a brass screw which bears against the key on the underside of the bed This screw prevents excessive looseness rocking back and forth of the tailstock 1 Loosen the locknut using a 13mm wrench 2 Tighten the screw moderately against the key then loosen it about 1 4 turn Slide the tailstock along the bed If it does not stick or bind in any one spot tighten the nut If it binds or sticks loosen the screw only enough so that the tailstock slides smoothly along the bed Tailstock Lock Brass Screw Locknut Key Aligning Centers If the centers are not in line as shown make the following adjustments 1 Make sure the tailstock and ram are locked when checking for alignment 2 Loosen the screw in the foot Tap the screw to loosen the locknut inside 3 Using a wrench loosen the hex head screw on the back of the headstock The screw is located about 1 3 4 from the bottom 4 Swing the tailstock so that the two points are in line securely tighten the hex head screw in the headstock and the screw in the end of the foot M10x1 5 30 Hex Head een Tailstock Foot x rad ie O mAH EL Screw a Headstock Handwheel Getting To Know Your Wood Lathe 14 Faceplate __ 3 Spindle Flats i 11 Spur Tailstock j Center 11 Live Center Ram Index Pin a 7 Handwheel YS 8 Tailstock Soham Lock Tool Rest Belt Guard Tool Res
3. a voltage check from the power company breakers permit motor to reach operating speed Fuses or circuit break ers do not have suffi cient capacity 3 2 Shorted capacitor 2 Have capacitor tested and replace if defective 3 Loose or broken con 3 Have wiring checked and repaired nections Motor stalls 1 Starting switch not 1 Have switch replaced resulting in blown operating fuses or tripped circuit 2 Voltage too low to 2 Request voltage check from the power company Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Frequent opening of fuses or circuit break ers e Motor overloaded Fuses or circuit break ers do not have suffi cient capacity Starting switch not operating motor does not reach speed 3 Take shallower cuts 2 Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Have switch replaced 50 Repair Parts RIDGID 12 Wood Lathe Model No WL1200LS1 qualified service technician Repair service is available at an Authorized Service Center Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Figure 1 NOTE Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by Key EF No Part No Description 1 828929 Motor 2 830177 Cord Motor 51 Repair Parts RIDGID 12 Wood Turning Lathe Model WL1200LS1 Figure 2 Repair Parts RIDGID 12 Wood Turning Lathe Model No WL1200LS1
4. tion of the sandpaper strip is shown in the illustrations Care must be exercised in order to prevent dubbing the corners of beads shoulders etc A WARNING Remove tool rest when sanding to prevent serious personal injury Sandpaper 46 Wiring Diagram White Maintenance Maintenance A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before lubricating your maintaining or lathe Apply a coat of automobile type wax to the lathe bed to help the tool rest and tail stock move freely Have power cord replaced if it becomes worn or frayed Recommended Accessories Item Description Replacement Safety Keys AC1000 Drill CHUCK eceeteeseeseeeeeeees AC2020 Work Arbor AC8010 4 Faceplate AC8040 Bowl Turning Tool Rest AC8070 Her U Lift required purchase of AC9951 Wood Lathe Extensions for use on the WL1200 AC9950 White insulated Cap Flag Terminal Lubrication Periodically lubricate the ram in the tailstock with No 20 or No 30 engine oil Motor Maintenance And Lubrication 1 The bearings in both end shields of the motor have been lubricated at the fac tory with correct lubricant No other part of the motor requires lubrication 2 If disassembly of the motor is neces sary it should be returned to your near est RIDGID Service Center retail store in order to prevent
5. 4 Use a clean cloth to remove any oil or other debris form the taper of each cen ter and the inside bore on both head stock spindle and tailstock ram 5 Insert spur center into head stock spin dle and live center into tailstock ram NOTE Do not drive or hammer centers into spindle or ram as removal may be dif ficult 6 To remove spur center from spindle place a wrench on the flats of the spin dle and turn hex nut counterclockwise until center is ejected Do not use index pin to hold pulley The spur center may also be removed with a 3 8 dia wood dowel or brass rod through the hole in the spindle of headstock Hold the center with one hand tap the dowel or rod with a ham mer 7 To remove live center insert a 3 8 dia wood dowel or brass rod through the hole in the tailstock ram Hold the cen ter with one hand and tap the dowel or rod with a hammer 20 Live Center Tailstock Ram 1 4 Dia Wood Dowel Check Spindle Rotation The lathe spindle must rotate counterclock wise when viewed from the spindle end NOTE Make sure the spur center is removed from the spindle 1 Plug the lathe power cord into a prop erly grounded outlet See page 7 2 Stand clear of the lathe spindle and turn the switch On Notice the rotation of the spindle If it is Not turning Counterclockwise contact your Authorized Service Center immedi ately before using this tool Rotation Adjusting Tailstock
6. Standard hardware item may be purchased locally 55 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid Inc by One World Technologies Inc All warranty communica tions should be directed to One World Technologies Inc at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replace ment tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase This warranty is specific to this tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by call ing toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgidwoodworking com When requesting warranty service you must pr
7. ce eeeeeeereeees 41 Long Spindles ecceeeeeeseeeeeteee 42 Faceplate amp Chuck Turnings 42 How To Make Fancy Faceplate Turn IQS 2xceies sa teiteceieh ae tehine betges tee 43 Sanding Buffing And Polishing 46 Wiring Diagram cccseseessseeeeeeeees 47 Maintenance sceecssseeeseseeeesseeeeneneee 47 Maintenance cssceeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 47 Lubrication smsni 47 Recommended Accessories 47 Troubleshooting secseseesseeeeseeeeees 48 Ge eral cs cc2 cece section sieis 48 Motor siiri ie 49 Repair Parts cccsesseesseeeseeeeeneeeeens 51 Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding 2 The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe continued Safety Symbols CAUTION indicates a potentially DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or mod avoided will result in death or serious ate injury It may also be used to injury alert against unsafe practices that A WARNING indicates a potentially may cause property dam
8. 4 M5 x 0 8 12 Pan Head Screws 4 5mm Lockwasher 3 M4 x 0 7 6 Screw 1 Hex L Wrench 4mm 3 Remove the headstock pulley using the 4mm hex L wrench 4 Find four pan head thread cutting screws and four lockwashers from among the loose parts Attach the belt guard to the headstock assembly with these screws and lockwashers The arrows in this illustration show the location of the screws 5 Locate the two holes on the left table top Labeled E from page 12 Posi tion the headstock assembly so the mounting holes line up with the holes in the table board Place a M6 x 1 0 65 carriage bolt through these holes Fasten in place with a washer lock washer and nut 6 Place the bracket plate next to the headstock as shown Attach the bracket plate to the back of the belt guard assembly with a M6 x 1 0 12 screw washer lockwasher and nut Bracket Plate Belt Guard Assembly Headstock Assembly Carriage Bolt M6 x 1 0 65 ex Hoad Nut Hex Flat Washer EAA M6 x 1 0 65x19x1 6 amp Lockwasher Lockwasher 6mm 5mm Nt Bolt M6 x 1 0 45 OC Pan Head Thread Cutting Screw M5 x 0 8 x 12 w Pan Screw ex L Wrench 4mm M4 x 0 7 6 7 Locate Hole F on the left table board Attach the bracket plate to the table top through Hole F Use an M6 x 1 0 45 carriage bolt washer lockwasher and nut Finger tighten Locate the three holes Labeled G on the lower edge of the belt guard plate Pla
9. appropriate voltage for your model and a 15 amp branch circuit with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor If the motor won t start turn the switch off immediately and unplug the tool Check the spindle to make sure it turns freely If the spindle will not turn make sure the index pin is desengaged See Getting to Know Your Wood Lathe Index Pin If the spindle is free try to start the motor again If the motor still does not start refer to the Motor Trou bleshooting Chart Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip frequently if a Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety Properly 3 Prong Plug Grounded 3 Prong Outlet E SG A Grounding Prong A WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard such as your hands to hit the cutting tool a make too many start stops i
10. desired for the area outside of the shoulder If shoulder is shallow the toe of the skew can be used to make the sizing cut but do not go in deeper than 8 in with the skew unless wider and wider vees are cut to provide clearance for this tool Use the gouge to remove any waste stock outside of shoulder and smooth this sec tion up to within 8 in of the shoulder in usual manner Finishing of the shoulder unless it is more than 1 in high is best done with the 1 2 in skew First toe of skew is used to remove thin shavings from the side of the shoulder down to fin ish size Hold skew so that bottom edge of bevel next to shoulder will be very nearly parallel to side of shoulder but with cut ting edge turned away at the top so that only the extreme toe will do the cutting If cutting edge is flat against shoulder the chisel will run Start with handle low and raise handle to advance toe into the work Cut down to finished diameter of outside area then clean out the corner by advancing heel of the skew into it along the surface of the outside area Tilt the cutting edge with handle raised up so that only the extreme heel does this cut ting If shoulder is at end of work the process is called squaring the end In this case reduce outer portion to a diameter about 1 4 in larger than tool center diameter then later saw off the waste stock Partin Tool 9 Pencil Mark Skew 37 How to Use Your RIDGI
11. force of the revolving workpiece tends to kick the chisel back out of your hands If the rest is placed too high sketch 4 and the chisel is correctly positioned for cutting it strikes the workpiece near the top where the direction of force exerted by the workpiece is nearly horizontal and kickback will again result If the rest is placed too far out from the work surface sketch 5 then when cor rectly held the chisel is again too high on the work Also you have less leverage on your side of the tool rest and it is even more difficult to hold the chisel With large diameter work sketch 6 the tool rest can be above the workpiece cen terline and somewhat out from the work surface With small diameter work sketch 7 the rest should be lowered almost to the centerline and should not be far from the work surface As work grows smaller the rest should be repositioned How to Position Tool Rest for Circumference Scraping In scraping operations the tool rest posi tion is not as critical as it is for cutting operations The chisel generally is held horizontally though it can be held at an angle to reach into tight places Consider ing that the wire edge of the chisel does the scraping sketches 9 and 10 show the results of too low or too high a position for the rest and sketch 8 shows the chisel action with the rest correctly positioned 10 Removed How to Position Chisel and Rest for Diamete
12. pleted Know and Understand the Lathe Completely assemble and align lathe e Learn the use and function of the ON OFF switch e Review and understand all safety instructions and operating proce dures in this manual e Review the maintenance methods for this lathe e Find and read the warning label found on the lathe shown below AWARNING 1 Read manual before using lathe 2 Wear safety goggles that meet ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 standards 3 Do not wear gloves necktie or loose clothing 4 Tighten all locks before operating 5 Rotate workpiece by hand before applying power 6 Rough out workpiece before installing on faceplate 7 Do not mount split workpiece or one containing knot 8 Use lowest speed when starting new workpiece 9 Do not expose to rain or use in a damp location Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe continued When Installing Or Moving the Lathe Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment e Use the lathe in a dry indoor place protected from rain e Keep work area well lighted To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected lathe movement e The lathe and motor must be bolted down to a stand or workbench for stability e To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock make sure your fin gers do not touch the plug s metal Before Each Use Inspect your lathe e To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unp
13. the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Stock No WL1200LS Model No WL1200LS1 Serial No Model and serial num bers may be found under belt guard You should record serial number in a safe place for future use QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 866 539 1710 www ridgidwoodworking com OWT Industries Inc Please have your Model Number and Serial Hwy 8 Number on hand when calling Pickens SC 29671 Part No SP6489 Form No SP6489 Printed in China 5 03
14. the first cut about 2 in from tailstock end then run it toward the tailstock and off the end of the workpiece Next start another cut 2 in nearer the headstock and run it also toward tailstock to merge with first cut Continue in this manner until 2 to 4 in from the headstock end then reverse the direction of tool travel and work one or two cuts in succession toward the headstock and off this end of the workpiece NOTE Never start a cut directly at the end if the chisel catches the end it will damage the workpiece Never take long cuts while corners remain on the work as this tends to tear long sliv ers from the corners The first series of cuts should not be too deep It is better to partially reduce the work to a cylinder all along its length then start a second series of cuts to complete reducing it to a cylinder Once a cylinder has been formed step lathe up to the next faster speed Further reductions in size can now be carried out by cutting as deeply as desired at any spot along the work At this stage long cuts from the center off either end can also be taken Roughing off generally is continued until the cylinder is approximately 1 8 in larger than the desired finish size Roundness can be tested by laying the gouge on top of the work it will not ride up and down when cylinder is perfectly round Testing Roundness Rough cutting To Size The roughing off cut can be made to accurately size t
15. until it stops against the squared key section Insert hex head screw and tighten securely pS Slide the tool rest holder clamp support assembly onto the middle of the tube Assemble lever assembly as shown NOTE Make sure to insert brass shoe lock before installing lever assembly Large Tool Rest a Hex Hd Screw M10 x 1 5 30 ie eens Brass Shoe Tool Rest Holder Lock Clamp Support Assembly Tube Assembly a Squared Key Section Headstock Spindle 1 Tube Spindle Pulley Hex Head Locking Screw in Rear of Headstock Squared Key Section Clamp Support lt 5 Se Headstock End Pa Brass Shoe A Lock Lever Assembly 17 Assembly continued 5 Set large tool rest in tool rest holder and install lever assembly as shown Tool Rest e A Lever Assembly 6 Slide tailstock assembly onto the tube e Spindle S aR and install tailstock ram spindle lock eA OS lever Be sure that the stud nut engages the keyed way of the spindle Lever Assembly Tailstock Assembly Hesdaigek End Tailstock Assembly Lever 7 On the backside of the tailstock assemble the locking devices as shown NOTE Make sure to insert brass shoe lock before installing lever assembly au Brass Shoe a A Lock Headstock End 18 Mounting Rear Foot 1 Locate the following M8 x 1 25 45 Pan Head Screw M8 x 1 25 Square Nut M6 x 1 0 65 Carriage Bolt
16. voiding the guaran tee NOTE The speed of this motor cannot be regulated or changed 47 Troubleshooting General AWARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor will not run 1 Defective On Off switch Defective switch cord Defective switch box receptacle Motor protector open only if your motor is equipped with an overload protector Burned out motor Index pin engaged 1 Replace defective parts before using lathe again 2 Reset protector when motor has cooled 3 Consult an Authorized Service Center Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician 4 Disengage index pin see Getting to Know Your Wood Lathe sec tion when turning Lathe slows down 1 V belt is too loose 1 Adjust belt tension See Assembly Section e Tailstock rocks back and forth excessively Brass adjusting screw is too loose 1 Adjust screw See Assembly sec tion stock Bed loose in head 1 Hex head locking screw not tight 1 Tighten hex head locking screw See Assembly section 48 Motor Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive noise Motor Have motor checked by qualified service technician Repair service is ava
17. 11 Assembling Steel Legset 0 11 Holes Used for Mounting Boards and Wood Lathe to Leg Set eeee 12 Mounting Left Side Table Top 12 Mounting Right Side Table Top 13 Mounting Headstock ceeee 14 Mounting the Motor ssec 15 Headstock Tailstock and Tool Rest As SOMDIY severing aa iia 17 Mounting Rear Foot 2 cee 19 Spur and Cup Center Installation 20 Check Spindle Rotation 0 21 Section Page Adjusting TailStock oee 21 Aligning Centers cceceeeeeeeeeees 21 Getting To Know Your Wood Lathe 22 On off Switch eeeeeesceeeeteeeeeees 23 Speed Chart 0 eeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Basic Lathe Operations 0 24 Changing Speeds ceeeeeeeeees 24 Spindle Turning ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Faceplate Turning eccere 27 INDEXING 2 8 Sie Hee eat eee ne 29 How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe cccssseessseeessseeenenens 30 Woodworking Chisels and How to Use THOM se athe iek 30 The Six Commonly Used Chisel TY DOS ss sescecesaciedediecevhactetanessticcistassact 30 Selection Of Chisels 0 0 0 30 Theory Of Turning ceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Using The Gouge s es 33 Using The Skew sessies 33 Using The Parting Tool eee 34 Using The Scraping Chisels 34 Hand Positions aeee 35 Making Standard Cuts 0006 36 How To Handle Spindle Turnings 40 Duplicate Turnings
18. 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 Flat Washer 6mm Lockwasher 1 1 1 1 1 1 M6 x 1 0 Hex Nut N Install the rear foot onto the tube as shown and tighten rear foot locking screw One corner of the nut will rest in the trough on the foot the opposite cor ner of the nut will rest against the wall of the tube Foot will wedge into place as screw is tightened This may take several attempts Attach the rear foot on the right side table board hole labeled K Secure in w place with bolt washer lockwasher and nut as shown AGAR NA Te cit Pan Head Screw M8 x 1 25 45 x KN Lockwasher Nut Square Flat Washer mm M8 x 1 25 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 O Nut Hex M6 x 1 0 Pan Head Screw M8 x 1 25 45 as Carriage Bolt M6 x 1 0 65 Rear Foot Square Nut Headstock End 7 Lockwasher Tube Hex Nut Assembly Assembly continued Spur and Cup Center Installation 1 From the loose parts package find the following 1 3 4 16 Hex Nut 1 Spur Center 1 Live Center 2 Screw nut onto head stock spindle until finger tight 3 To insert point into spur center place center between jaws of a vise Do not tighten vice Insert point into center and with a hammer and nail gently tap around the base of the point until secure NOTE A piece of cloth may be wrapped around the centers to protect them before inserting into a vise Place the wood between the centers and lock the tailstock
19. D Wood Lathe continued Cutting Vees Vee grooves can be cut with either the toe or heel of the skew When the toe is used the cutting action is exactly the same as in trimming a shoulder except that the skew is tilted to cut at the required bevel Light cuts should be taken on first one side then the other gradually enlarging the vee to the required depth and width When the heel is used the skew is rotated down into the work using the rest as a pivot Otherwise cutting position and sequence of cuts is the same As when using the toe it is important that cutting Cutting Beads This requires considerable practice First make pencil lines to locate the tops high est points of two or more adjoining beads Then make a vee groove at the exact center between two lines and down to the desired depth of the separa tion between the beads Be careful not to make the groove too wide or you will remove portions of the desired beads The sides of the two adjoining beads are now cut with the heel of the skew prefer ably 1 2 in size unless beads are quite large Place skew at right angles with the work axis flat against surface and well up near the top The extreme heel should be just inside the pencil line that marks the top of the bead Now draw skew straight back while raising handle slowly until edge of the heel at the pencil line starts to cut As edge begins to cut roll skew in the direction of the vee so that the e
20. ER THAN NO SIGHT e For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe continued e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using lathe for hours at a time Inspect Your Workpiece e Think Safety Complete hand sanding of the work piece before removing it from the faceplace Never attempt to remove and then remount a faceplate turn ing to the faceplace for any reason It is not always possible to position the turning on the faceplace exactly the way it was originally and an out of balance condition could result e Never attempt to remount a between centers turning if the origi nal centers in the turning have been altered or removed Be positive the lathe is set at the lowest speed if remounting a between centers turn ing with non altered original centers e Use extra caution in mounting a between centers or spindle turning to the faceplate or a faceplate turn ing to between centers for subse quent operations Be positive the lathe is set at the lowest speed before turning ON e Never mount a workpiece that con tains any splits checks or loose knots to a faceplate or b
21. Holder Tool Rest 59 820238 7 Washer M6 27 826576 Clamp Support 60 830245 Screw Soc Set 28 826571 Tube Asm M8 x 1 25 8 29 808644 Belt V 1 2 x 37 61 826554 Collar 30 816743 4 Screw Pan Cr 62 821750 Screw Hex Head M4 x 0 7 8 M10 x 1 5 30 31 813317 7 Wrench Hex L M4 63 826605 Plate Guard 32 826570 Rest 6 Tool 64 826590 Shoe Lock 33 826601 Knob Guard 65 826593 Stud Nut 34 826607 Cord w Plug 66 830244 Relief Strain 35 63418 Clamp Cord 67 826569 Bracket Plate 36 816743 4 Screw Pan Hd 68 818826 4 Lockwasher M4 M4 x 0 7 x 8 69 828217 Nut Acorn M4 37 820236 6 Nut Hex M6 x 1 0 70 AC8060 Faceplate 6 In Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally 53 Repair Parts RIDGID 12 Wood Turning Lathe Model No WL1200LS1 Figure 2 54 Repair Parts RIDGID 12 Wood Turning Lathe Model No WL1200LS1 Figure 3 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Me Part No Description 1 820377 1 Bolt Rd Hd Sq Neck M6 x 1 0 45 2 826579 Plate Support 3 826619 Board Wood Lathe 4 826890 Leg 5 826581 Support End 6 826580 Support Side 7 817449 1 Nut Hex M6 x 1 0 8 818826 6 Lockwasher M6 9 820238 7 Washer M6 10 821103 Bolt Rd Hd Sq Neck M8 x 1 25 16 11 821063 2 Washer M8 x 16 x 1 6 12 818826 7 Lockwasher M8 13 820236 7 Nut Hex M8 14 803835 1 Foot Leveling 15 805483 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16
22. WL1200LS OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 INCH WOOD TURNING LATHE A WARNING To reduce the risk of ney EAT MO ead amd SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR n rators manua afore ao this product FUTURE REFERENCE Part No SP6489 Printed in China Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents ccccessseeeeeeeees Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lath onc sccatecbnccezesssevestsenasectetcrcsiccesdered Safety Symbols 2 00 eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees Before Using the Lathe 000 When Installing Or Moving the Lathe 4 Before Each Use ceeseeeeeeeeeeeeees To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears 00ceee Inspect Your Workpiece ee Whenever Lathe Is Running Before Leaving the Lathe Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements cceeeeeseeeeseeeneneeeees Power Supply and Motor Specifications cceccceceseeeeeseeeeseees General Electrical Connections 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information 7 Motor Safety Protection 0 Wire Sizes iiciin palinter eeeveveie Check Motor Rotation cccccceee Unpacking and Checking Contents 9 Tools Needed Unpacking stier Ak Avvsesthedspeectetctuseete List of Loose Parts ceeeeeeees 10 Assembly 1 ceeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeseseenneneens
23. age hazardous situation which if not NOTE Advises you of information or avoided could result in death or seri instructions vital to the operation or ous injury maintenance of the equipment A WARNING Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thorough ly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe re liable service Before Using the Lathe A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grind ing drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry prod ucts and e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equip ment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles A WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause seri ous permanent injury do not plug the lathe in until the following steps have been satisfactorily com
24. age Containing the following items Spur Center ccceceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 1 Point Center nitin aeie 1 Switch Key 00 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 1 Lever ASSEMDIy cceeeeeeeeee 4 Shoe LOCK cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Assembly Assembling Steel Legset 1 Find the following legset pieces 4 Legs 2 Side Stiffeners 2 End Stiffeners 2 From the loose parts package find the following items 24 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1 25 16 24 Lockwashers M8 External Type 24 Hex Nuts M8 x 1 25 24 Washer M8 x 16 x 1 6 8 Hex Nuts 3 8 16 4 Leveling feet 3 Assemble the legset as shown The legs must be assembled on the outside of stiffeners and the side stiffener on top of the end stiffeners Insert the truss head screws through the holes in the legs then through the holes in the side or end stiffeners 4 Install washer and lockwasher Screw on the nuts finger tight 5 Install leveling feet as shown Pa Lp M8 x 1 25 x 16 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 Hex Nut Leveling Foot 11 s i Hex Nut Ea Stiffener ffener Sunene Car iage Bolt M8 x 1 25 16 Leg Lockwasher M8 External Hex Nut M8 x 1 25 Washer M8 x 16 x 1 6 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Leveling Foot Assembly continued Holes Used for Mounting Boards and Wood Lathe to Leg Set A Board Side Sup
25. are sure that motor ro tation is correct see page 9 The On Off Switch has a locking feature This Feature Is Intended To Prevent Unauthorized And Possible Hazard ous Use By Children And Others 1 Insert key into switch Mh NOTE Key is made of yellow plastic Yellow 2 To turn lathe On Insert finger under Switch Key switch lever and pull End of switch out 3 To turn lathe Off Push lever in Never leave the lathe unattended until it has come to a complete stop and you have removed the switch key Do not cycle the motor switch on and off rapidly as this may cause the faceplate or sanding disc to loosen In the event this should ever occur stand clear of the face plate or sanding disc until it has come to a complete stop retighten it 4 To lock switch in Off position Hold switch In with one hand Remove key with other hand AWARNING To prevent unautho rized use always lock the switch OFF When lathe is not in use remove key and keep it in a safe place A WARNING In the event of a power failure all of your lights go out turn switch off lock it and remove the key This will prevent the risk of injury from the lathe starting up again when the power comes back on Speed Chart Illustration for reference only See chart on belt guard assembly A WARNING Always use lowest speed when starting a new workpiece using faceplate or turning between centers to avoid possible i
26. ce a M4 x 0 7 6 screw through each of these holes and into the tapped holes in the plate support Replace pulley on headstock tighten ing with 4mm hex L wrench 10 Securely tighten all nuts and bolts 9 Mounting the Motor 1 Find the following 1 Motor 1 Motor Pulley 2 Cord Clamps 1 V Belt From the loose parts package find the following 2 M4 x 0 7 6 Pan Head Screws 4 M6 x 1 0 16 Carriage Bolts 4 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 Flat Washers 4 6mm Lockwashers 4 M6 x 1 0 Hex Nuts 1 M8 x 1 25 8 Socket Set Screw 1 4mm Hex L Wrench M6 x 1 0 12 Hex Head Screw Cord Clamp Motor Pulley Motor Pan Screw M4 x 0 7 6 Carriage Bolt V Belt M6 x 1 0 16 Washer ras ei Hex Nut 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 M6 x 1 0 il i WNN cop 03 4mm Hex L Socket Set Screw Wrench M8 x 1 25 8 15 Assembly continued 3 4 Locate the four holes Labeled H on the plate support Place the motor over these holes with the motor shaft extending through the belt guard plate Secure in place with carriage bolts washers lockwashers and nuts Plug motor cord into outlet on back of switch box Do Not plug motor cord into power source outlet Route the motor cord and power cord along side the headstock as shown Secure the motor cord and power cord with two cord clamps and an M4 x 0 7 6 pan head screw into the tapped holes Labeled J in the motor mounting plate Place the motor pulley on the motor shaft
27. cut away from its center The stock is then removed and a recessed chuck mounted on the large faceplate is pre pared to receive the ring in a tight press fit After being chucked the remaining face of the ring can be turned to the proper contour thus cutting away the cen ter portion In work of this type take con stant measurements or better still use a template to guard against over or under cutting Turned Boxes Turned boxes involve deep recessing together with a special system of working the lid and body of the box together as one unit The inside of the lid is turned first Next the inside of the body is turned A careful check must be made when turn ing the lip of the body portion so that the lid will be a tight press fit The lid is then pressed onto the body and the outer cir cumference and face of the lid together with the outer circumference of the body are turned all at one time This insures accurate matching of the two pieces After the work is complete the tight fit of the lid can be relieved by sanding the lip of the body 45 Lid i YZ B mc Body Backing Block How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Sanding Buffing And Polishing Using The Lathe To Sand Turnings Turnings can be sanded with the lathe running A large sheet of sandpaper is useful for smoothing cylinders All other sanding operations are done with a nar row strip of abrasive paper The applica
28. cutting and 2 chisels used only for scraping The cutting chisels are the gouge skew and parting tool These are the most used They are commonly Cutting and Scraping To cut the chisel is held so that the sharp edge actually digs into the revolving work to peel off shavings To scrape the chisel is held at a right angle to the work sur face and removes fine particles instead of shavings Many operations require that the cutting chisels be used for scraping but scraping chisels are practically never used for cutting Scraping dulls a chisel much faster especially the razor sharp cutting chisels Cutting is faster than scraping and produces a smoother finish which requires less sanding However it is far more difficult to master Scraping on the other hand is far more precise and easier to control sharpened to a razor edge by honing on both sides The scraping chisels are the flatnose round nose and spear point These are not honed on the flat sides the wire edges produced by grinding are left on to aid in the scraping process dey Cutting Chisel Scraping Chisel Cutting Scraping Means Center Line of the workpiece 30 When You Can Cut and When You Must Scrape There are two different approaches to the work when turning One approach is toward a circumference of the workpiece for example turning down the outer sur face of a cylinder or the inner wall of a hol low round box In this approach
29. e the motor pulley Counter clockwise with your left hand while pulling on the belt with your right hand The belt will climb up into the next larger step 24 Spindle Turning A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove switch key before mounting work piece in lathe If you have never done any amount of wood turning we suggest that you prac Diagonal Lines tice using the various wood turning tools on Both Ends Start with a small spindle turning Be sure to study the How To section of this manual It explains and illustrates the correct use of the turning stools the positioning of the tool rest and other infor mation to help you gain experience 1 Carefully inspect and select a piece of wood 2 x 2 x 12 and always use wood free of checks splits cracks or knots 2 Draw diagonal lines on each end to locate the centers 3 On one end make a sawcut approxi mately 1 16 deep on each diagonal line This is for the spur center 4 The other end is for the live center Place the point of an awl on the wood where the diagonal lines cross and mark the center point 5 Tap the spur center into the other end of the wood Make sure the spurs are in the saw cuts Remove the spur center 6 Make sure the centers and the hole in the spindle and the tailstock ram are clean Insert the spur center into the headstock and the live center into the tailstock Do not drive them in 7 Place the w
30. ected starting or electrical shock do not plug the power cord into a source of power This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the wood lathe Unpacking and Checking Contents continued List of Loose Parts Item Description Belt Guard Assembly 00 1 Headstock ccccccesceeeeeseeeeeereetees 1 Motor Pulley assecc 1 DSi ee 1 Large Tool ReSt eseeseeeereeeees 1 Tool Rest Holder Clamp Support Assembly ceeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeeecees 1 Tailstock and Ram 1 Rear Foot e cccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeees 1 Cr QO7NMVNONyY o Q eS Adjustable Wrench Check Motor Rotation Place the motor on your workbench or on the floor Standing clear of the motor shaft plug the motor cord into a properly grounded outlet Notice the rotation of the shaft As you look directly at the motor shaft it should be turning in the clockwise direction If the motor shaft is turning clockwise remove the plug from the power outlet and continue the assem bly procedures If the motor is turning counterclockwise remove the plug from the power outlet and contact 1 866 539 1710 10mm Wrench 13mm Wrench 14mm Wrench Framing Square 1 Unpack all the parts of your wood lathe and lay them out in your work area so they can be recognized easily Check all parts with the parts table and be careful not to lose any parts during assembly NOTE Make certain all items a
31. ed for scraping however it should be backed off regularly to prevent overheating Unlike the gouge and skew the parting tool is seldom held with the bevel against the work As the amount of stock removed is small a support for the bevel is not nec essary The tool is simply fed into the work at an angle for cutting or pointed at the work piece center for scraping It can be held easily in one hand Using The Scraping Chisels A 1 2 in wide spear point chisel a 1 2 in wide round nose chisel and a 1 in wide flatnose chisel complete the list of tools ordinarily used by home craftsmen Each of these scraping chisels can be pur chased in various other sizes for special purposes All are very useful for diameter scraping operations and for circumfer ence scraping when cutting methods can not be employed The spear point is used for fine scraping and delicate operations such as the forming of beads parallel grooves and shallow vees Edges and bowl contours can be rounded with the round nose chisel Any flat surface can be scraped with the flatnose chisel Scraping Cutting J CL ser 5 Spear Round Flat Point Nose Nose Hand Positions A WARNING Keep firm hold and control of the turning tool at all times Avoid awkward hand posi tions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the work piece In handling all of the chisels the handle hand takes a natural position being nearer or fart
32. efore installing or using the faceplate or bowl turning tool rest read and follow the safety and operating instructions con tained in the operator s manual furnished with your wood turning lathe 1 Do not use wood that is checked split or contains a knot because it could come apart while turning and cause an injury 2 If the workpiece is glued together laminated make sure that you follow recognized gluing procedures in mak ing the joints so that they are sound otherwise the workpiece could come apart and cause an injury 3 Make sure that the surface of the workpiece to which the faceplate is attached is as flat as the faceplate Otherwise the workpiece could change position while turning and cause excessive vibration The work piece can be trued up made flat by hand planeing or using a belt sander 4 Before attaching a workpiece to the faceplate always cut it as true round as possible on the band saw or cut off the corners This will minimize vibration while rough turning 5 To install faceplate on wood lathe remove the 3 4 16 hex nut from the lathe spindle before mounting face plate to the lathe spindle This is nec essary in order to provide full thread engagement of faceplate to spindle Put a small amount of grease on the spindle this will make removal of the faceplate easier 27 Basic Lathe Operations continued 6 Use the faceplate 6 inch for turnings instructions on making this ad
33. ence Approach 3 4 Rest too high Kickback Q S chisel too high on work scraping Never try to cut when it becomes difficult to hold the chisel against the roughness of the wood grain How to Position Tool Rest for Circum ference Cutting When cutting the object is to pierce the outer skin of wood to a certain desired depth then to hold the chisel steady with the bevel edge parallel to the work cir cumference so that it will peel off a shav ing at this desired depth The only sure method of holding the chisel steady is to rest the bevel against the work as shown in sketch 1 When the tool rest is at the proper height sketch 1 the chisel can be held with the bevel pressed against the work and the tool rest will act as a ful crum to support the chisel against the downward force of the revolving work 31 How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued If the rest is placed too low so that the chisel is held with the bevel out from the work sketch 2 the cutting edge will con tinue to dig deeper into the work It will dig in until the bite becomes so deep that your hands have difficulty holding the chisel then the improperly supported chisel will begin to bounce or chatter against the workpiece If the rest is placed too low the chisel must be held extremely high to position the bevel against the work sketch 3 Then the rest loses most of its value as a fulcrum and the down ward
34. esent all the various 41 Using a Template Using a Diameter Board caliper settings required for measuring the sizing cuts Each semicircular cut is held against the workpiece instead of using the calipers How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Long Spindles A long turning can be worked in short sec tions with joints arranged to be at shoul ders where they will not be noticed Long thin work that is likely to whip while turning should be supported at one or two places by a backstick This is easy to make A simple one consists of a short length of wood mounted vertically in an extra tool rest and notched so that it can be used to support the spindle from behind Faceplate amp Chuck Turnings Planning The Work Make a layout first to provide a visual pat tern to follow while working the turning Patterns can be laid out in the same man ner as spindle patterns or templates can be made which can be held against the work for visual comparison Circles to locate the various critical points at which the contours of the faceplate take distinct form can be quickly scribed on the rotat ing work by using the dividers Planning Various Cuts The circumference of a faceplate turning is roughed off and finished in the same manner that a spindle is worked Practi cally all of the balance of the operations however are done by using scraping methods A few of the standard contours which must often be tu
35. esent the proof of purchase documentation which includes a date of purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunc tion failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and stationary power tools One World Technologies Inc makes no warranties representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools other than those specifically stated in this warranty ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied warran ties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of pur chase One World Technologies Inc is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so
36. etween cen ters e Do not perform any operation when hand holding the workpiece Do not mount a reamer milling cutter wire wheel or a drill bit to the headstock spindle Whenever Lathe Is Running A WARNING Don t allow familiar ity gained from frequent use of your lathe to cause a careless mistake Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury e Before actually turning with the lathe let it run for a while If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the lathe off Unplug the lathe Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the lathe e Make sure bystanders are clear of the lathe and workpiece Don t Force Tool e Feed the tool into the workpiece only fast enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or binding Before freeing jammed material e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the lathe Before Leaving the Lathe e Turn the lathe off e Wait for lathe to come to a complete stop e Unplug the lathe e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool SAVE THESE ene NONS Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications The A C motor used on this t
37. g the various critical dimensions along the length of the spindle in pencil These dimensions can be laid out with an ordinary ruler or by using a template 2 2 1 4 1 9 16 14 1 4 Make the pencil marks about 1 2 in long they will then be visible when the work is revolved under power and can be quickly traced around the spindle by touching each line with the pencil After marking use the parting tool to make sizing cuts at all of the important shoulders When learning you will find it best to make many sizing cuts to accu rately plot the various diameters but experienced workers can do with a few such cuts at the important shoulders Plan each sizing cut so that it is in waste stock and make each deep enough so that there will be just enough wood left under the cut for the finishing process Once the sizing cuts have been run in rough out the excess wood with a gouge then pro ceed with the finishing process by making the various types of cuts required 1 7 8 1 11 16 2 3 16 NOTE All Measurements In Inches 40 Duplicate Turnings Identical turnings require great accuracy when plotting the work and doing the vari ous cuts Many methods have been devised to aid in perfecting the work Use of Patterns Professional workers generally use a pat tern or layout board This is a thin piece of wood or cardboard on which is drawn a full size half section of the turning The contou
38. ge face plate and is turned in the usual manner all except the back side which is against the mounting block It is then removed from the mounting block An auxiliary chuck of softwood is now made in the same manner that the cylinder chuck is turn this down to form a dowel that will be a tight press not driving fit inside the recessed end of the cylinder Mount the cylinder on this wooden chuck and recess the unworked end deep enough to form a perfect hole through the entire cyl inder made This chuck must have a turned recess properly sized to accommodate the rim of the bowl in a tight press fit When the bowl is mounted in this chuck the bottom can be cleaned off and slightly recessed to complete the desired con tours 44 Turning A Ring One method of turning a ring requires a spindle chuck The work stock is first mounted to a backing block held by the large faceplate and is turned to shape on the outer side The inside diameter of the ring is also shaped all the way through to the backing block The work is then removed from the backing block A spin dle chuck is now prepared so that it will be a tight press fit inside the ring and the ring is reversed and mounted on this chuck Thus mounted the remaining con tours can be turned to shape Another method of turning a ring makes use of a recessed chuck The work stock is mounted on a screw center and one half of the ring is formed but the ring is not
39. gress toward steeper end If gouge is used make cut in the same direction Start with the handle well back of point swinging handle in the direction of tool travel to overtake the point if neces sary when the steep part of the curve is reached Object is to keep extreme point during the cutting throughout with bevel as tangent to curve as possible 4 st TA Chisel Inclined in Direction of Cut 39 How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Making Long Taper Cuts Long taper cuts are made like long con vex cuts with the skew or gouge How ever the angle between the cutting edge and handle is kept constant during the entire cut The handle is not swung around Always cut downhill Do not cut too deeply at the center of the taper How To Handle Spindle Turnings Plotting The Shape Once the basic cuts have been mastered you are ready to turn out finished work The first step is to prepare a plan for the proposed turning This can be laid out on a suitable sheet of paper and should be to full size Next prepare the turning stock by squaring it up to the size of the largest square or round section in your plan The stock can be cut to the exact length of the proposed turning but in most cases it is best to leave the stock a little long at one or both ends to allow for trimming Mount the stock in the lathe and rough it off to a maximum size cylinder Now project your plan onto the turning by markin
40. he cylinder to a given diameter Another method is to make a number of sizing cuts at intervals along the work then use the gouge to reduce the whole cylinder down to the diameter indicated by these cuts Making Sizing Cuts Sizing cuts are useful to establish approx imate finish size diameters at various points along a workpiece The work can then be turned down to the diameters indicated and be ready for finishing Diameters for sizing cuts should be planned to be about 1 8 in greater than the desired finish diameters A sizing cut is made with the parting tool Cut in with the parting tool Turn the lathe off and allow to come to a complete stop Check the depth of cut with a cali per Repeat as necessary Checking Sizing Cut Diameter 36 Smoothing A Cylinder The final 1 8 in can be removed in two ways Either use the 1 in skew working from center toward both ends and taking lighter and lighter cuts until finished Cutting A Shoulder A shoulder can be the side of a square portion left in the workpiece the side of a turned section or the end of the work piece Most shoulders are perpendicular to work axis but a shoulder can be at any angle desired First mark position of the shoulder with a pencil held to the revolving workpiece Then make a sizing cut with the parting tool placing this cut about 1 16 in outside the shoulder position and cutting to within about I 8 in of the depth
41. her from the end depending upon the amount of leverage required The position of the tool rest hand is a mat ter of individual liking but there are two generally accepted positions each best for certain types of operations Roughing off and other heavy work requires a firm grip and solid positioning of the chisel against the rest This is best obtained by the tool rest hand position illustrated The wrist is dropped down so that the heel of the hand below the little finger acts as a sliding guide against the rest The handle hand controls chisel position Finish cutting requires more control with less force and is better done with the palm of the tool rest hand turned up The wrist is still held down and the side of the index finger acts as a guide along the rest In this position control of the chisel is shared by both hands the fingers of the tool rest hand being free to assist in posi tioning the tool The first and second positions are equally good for scraping or cutting operations Roughing Off Finish Cutting 35 How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Making Standard Cuts The Roughing off Cut Reducing a square or odd shaped work piece down to a cylinder of approximate size for finish turning is called Roughing off Faceplate turning and large diameter spindles should first be partly reduced by sawing but small spindles are easily turned down entirely with the large 3 4 in gouge Start
42. ick for stability and should be provided with a 3 4 or 7 8 in hole in the center for receiving a tenon turned at the end of the workpiece Once made such chucks are permanent useful fixtures for turning balls goblets etc In use the wood stock for turning is turned between centers to produce a tenon at one end which will be a driving fit in the hole of the chuck When mounted in the chuck the workpiece is substantially supported for any faceplate type of turning 43 How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Turning Cylinders Stock for cylinders should be mounted on the screw center or a small faceplate The tailstock can be brought up to support the work while the circumference is being turned and finished Afterwards the tail stock is backed off and the outer end of the cylinder is recessed using methods already described for making deep recesses After making a recess at least 1 2 of the way through the workpiece and finishing this on the inside remove the workpiece from the lathe Now mount a short length of softwood stock on the screw center and Rechucking Rechucking is the general term used to describe any additional work mounting that is necessary to complete a turning project The method of working cylinders and the use of a plug chuck as already described are typical examples Another good example is the rechucking of a bowl The work is first mounted on a wood backing block secured to the lar
43. ilable at an Authorized RIDGID Service Center Motor fails to develop full power NOTE LOW VOLTAGE Power output of motor decreases rap idly with decrease in voltage at motor ter minals For example a reduction of 10 in e 2 Circuit overloaded with light appliances and other motors Undersize wires or circuit too long 2 Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit when using the lathe Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wiring See motor Speci fications and Electrical Require ments section or open voltage causes a 3 General overloading 3 Request a voltage check from the reduction of 19 in of power company power company maximum power out facilities put of which the motor is capable and a reduction of 20 in voltage causes a reduction of 36 in maximum power out put Motor starts slowly or 1 Low voltage will not 1 Request voltage check from the fails to come up to trip relay power company full speed 2 Windings burned out 2 Have motor repaired or replaced Motor overheats Motor overloaded Take shallower cuts 49 Troubleshooting continued Motor continued Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Starting switch in motor will not oper ate Burned switch con tacts due to extended hold in peri ods caused by low line voltage etc Have switch replaced and request
44. ing specifications Rated H P 1 2 Voltage 110 120 Amperes 8 0 Hertz Cycles 60 Phase Single RPM 1725 Rotation of Shaft Clockwise A WARNING To prevent electric shock do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug as shown The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accor dance with all local codes and ordi nances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements continued Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insula tion having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equip ment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal If the grounding instructions are not com pletely understood or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electri cian or service personnel Motor Safety Protection 1 Connect this tool to a power source with the
45. just 8 to 12 inches in diameter and 4 ment inches thick Attach to workpiece 9 Stand to left of the workpiece with using 6 14 flathead woodscrews not access to switch when turning the less than 1 inch long motor on If the workpiece is loose IMPORTANT Do not use smaller size or if there is excessive vibration turn screws or sheet rock screws as they are the motor off immediately and too brittle and could break causing the determine and correct the cause workpiece to come loose and possibly 469 Set speed as indicated by speed causing njury chart found on lathe and in operator s 7 Always rotate the workpiece by hand manual for roughing or finish turning before turning on the motor to make as applicable sure that it does not strike the tool 11 rest or any other part of the lathe Complete hand sanding of the work piece before removing it from the faceplate Never attempt to remove and then remount a faceplate turning to the faceplate for any reason It is not always possible to position the turning on the faceplate exactly the way it was originally and an out of balance condition could result 12 When removing the faceplate from the spindle do not engage the index pin to hold the spindle because it could break Position a wrench on the flats of the spindle Rotate the face l plate counterclockwise to remove 8 Before turning on the motor check faceplate the belt Make sure it is positioned to run
46. lug the lathe and remove the switch key before changing the speeds changing the setup or adjusting anything e Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts unit stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the lathe works e If any part is missing bent or broken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the lathe off and unplug the lathe e Replace damaged missing or failed parts before using the lathe again e Keep lathe interior free of wood chips and dust buildup around motor and switch box prongs when plugging in or unplug ging the lathe e Turn off and unplug the lathe before moving it to a new area To reduce the risk of back injury get help when you need to lift or move the lathe e Never Stand On Tool Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them e Keep turning tools sharp Dull or nicked tools tend to dig in the wood causing the tool or workpiece to be thrown e To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories use only rec ommended accessories Use Recommended Accessories e To avoid injury from unsafe acces sories use only recommended accessories e Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories e Follow the instructions that accom pany the accessories A WARNING U
47. m the lathe Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the workpiece Remove all loose knots before install ing workpiece between centers or on the faceplate Never leave the lathe work area with the power on before the lathe has come to a complete stop or without removing and storing the switch key Never operate the lathe with protec tive cover on the unused shaft end of the motor removed Hang your turning tools on the wall toward the tailstock end of the lathe Do not lay them on the bench so that you must reach over the revolving workpiece to select them Keep firm hold and control of the turn ing tool at all times Special caution must be exercised when knots or voids are exposed to the turning tool Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before plugging lathe into a power outlet Dress for safety e Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break Sit EY GLE YS FORESIGHT IS BETT
48. n a short time b Line voltages should not be more than 10 above or below the name plate voltage For heavy loads how ever the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model 4 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections over load low voltage such as small size wire in the supply circuit or to overly long supply circuit wire Always check the connections the load and the sup ply circuit whenever motor doesn t work well Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart shown glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply wtih ANSI 287 1 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved Wire Sizes NOTE Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep this to a min imum and to prevent overheating and motor burn out use the table below to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole recepta cles which accept the tool s plug Extension Cord Gauge Length A W G 0 25 Ft 16 26 50 Ft 14 Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Medium Screwdriver Hammer Phillips Screwdriver Unpacking A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unexp
49. njury SPINDLE SPEED RECOMMENDED GENERAL SPEEDS VELOCIDAD DEL HUSILLO 7 VITESSE D ARBRE VELOCIDADES GENERALES RECOMENOADS RECOMMENDED GENERAL SPEEDS 875_ _2250 ENNER AEA AEA se vonneavoconmesuo E i iasa saa List ra E 25 5 a Ess Le ermax 2250 saso Basic Lathe Operations A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before Rotate Motor making any adjustments Counterclockwise Pulley Changing Speeds The belt is shown positioned on the sec ond steps from the outside end of the pul leys This causes the lathe to run 2250 R P M Suppose you wish to run the lathe slower say 1350 R P M You must shift the belt inward 1 Make sure the power cord is removed from the outlet 2 With the belt guard raised rotate the motor pulley Counterclockwise with Spindle Pulley your left hand while pushing on the belt with your right hand 3 Continue to rotate the pulley while pushing on the belt until it climbs down into the third step of the motor pulley 4 Now rotate the spindle pulley Clock wise with your right hand while pushing on the belt with your left hand The belt will climb up into the third step of the spindle pulley To make the lathe go faster the belt must be shifted outward 1 Rotate the spindle pulley Clockwise with your right hand Pull on the belt while rotating the pulley until it climbs down into the next smaller step 2 Now rotat
50. ockwasher Nut Hex 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 6mm M6 x 1 0 12 Mounting Right Side Table Top e 3 4 e gt Find the following 1 Particle Board Table Top From the loose parts package find the following 4 M6 x 1 0 45 Carriage Bolts 4 M6 x 1 0 Hex Head Nuts 4 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 Flat Washers 4 6mm Lockwashers The right side mounts similar to the left except there is no steel support plate Place carriage bolts through the table top holes B and D as shown Align the right side table top with the left side table top so that the two halves join end to end Fasten in place with a washer lockwasher and nut Securely tighten all nuts and bolts Adjust leveling feet as follows a Move legset to desired location b With a 14mm wrench loosen bottom nut c Back off top nut by hand d Raise or lower foot by adjusting bot Left Side Table Top 13 tom nut using 14mm wrench e Snug top nut against inside of leg by hand f Tighten all four bottom nuts using 14mm wrench itl Bolt M6 x 1 0 45 Flat Washer ea Nut Hex 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 mm M6 x 1 0 Right Side Table Top Assembly continued Mounting Headstock 1 Find the following 1 Belt Guard Assembly 1 Headstock Assembly 1 Plate Bracket 2 From the loose parts package find the following 2 M6 x 1 0 65 Carriage Bolts 1 M6 x 1 0 45 Carriage Bolt 1 M6 x 1 0 12 Hex Head Screw 4 M6 x 1 0 Hex Nuts 46 5 x 19 x 1 6 Flat Washers 4 6mm Lockwashers
51. ood between the centers and lock the tailstock A WARNING Be sure the spur center and live center are firmly seated against the workpiece and that the tailstock is securely locked in place to prevent serious personal injury 25 Basic Lathe Operations continued 8 Move the live center into the wood by turning the hand wheel Make sure that the live center and spur center are seated into the wood in the holes made in steps 4 and 5 on previous 1 8 page Tighten tailstock ram lock t 9 Adjust the tool rest approximately 1 8 away from the corners of the wood and 1 8 1 8 above the center line Note the Wood angled position of the tool rest base Tool Rest A WARNING For your own safety after adjusting the tool rest be sure and lock the tool rest base and the tool rest Look at the speed chart Notice that a 2 square turning up to 18 long should run at 875 R P M for roughing Move the V belt on the pulleys to the slowest speed as outlined under Changing Speeds section A WARNING For your own safety rotate the wood by hand to make sure that the corners do not strike the tool rest or anything else before turning the lathe ON Always be sure the workpiece is properly mounted and the lathe is set at the proper speed RPM 26 Faceplate Turning A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove switch key before mounting work piece in lathe B
52. ool is a totally enclosed fan cooled TEFC induc tion nonreversible type having the follow This Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only Do not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM A WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15 amp branch cir cuit Use a 15 amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immedi ately General Electrical Connections A DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing Servicing should be performed by a quali fied service technician Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor residential use only 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information NOTE The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections lf these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on In the event of a malfunction or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce
53. port B Board Side Support C Plate Support Board End Support D Board End Support E Headstock Plate Support Board Mounting Left Side Table Top Find the following 1 Particle Board Table Top 1 Plate Support Steel 2 From the loose parts package find the following 4 M6 x 1 0 45 Carriage Bolts 4 M6 x 1 0 Hex Head Nuts 4 6 5 x 19 x 1 6 Flat Washers 4 6mm Lockwashers 3 Position the table top on the left side of the assembled legset as shown 4 Front Side Stiffeners Face the front of the legset and count over from the left one slot and one hole Place a carriage bolt through the table top hole A and the side stiffener Fas ten in place with a washer lockwasher and nut Finger tighten only 5 Rear Side Stiffener Face the rear of the legset and count over from the right two holes Place a carriage bolt through the table top hole A and the side stiffener Fasten in place with a washer lockwasher and nut Finger tighten only 6 Locate the two holes marked C in the steel plate support Place bolts through these holes e F Bracket Plate Plate Support Board Side Support G Belt Guard Plate Support H Motor Plate Support J Cord Clamps Plate Support K Rear Foot Board through the two holes marked C on the table top and through the holes marked C in the End Stiffener Place a washer lockwasher and nut on these bolts Finger tighten only Carriage Bolt M6 x 1 0 45 Flat Washer L
54. r Scraping When scraping on the diameter that por tion of surface to the right of center is moving upward sketch 11 If chisel is placed in this area it will simply be carried up off the rest and out of your hands All diameter approach operations must be done at the left of center Three different chisel contact points are shown in sketch 12 It will be noted that when chisel is above the workpiece cen ter or below it the work surface sweeps past the chisel edge at an angle and tends to carry the chisel in one direction or the other along the rest Only when the chisel contacts the work on the centerline does the work surface pass squarely under the chisel edge This then is the position in which it is easiest to hold the chisel steady To obtain this position place the rest approximately 1 8 inch thickness of chisel below center 11 12 Nw Rest Face Edge 32 Using The Gouge Three gouges the 1 4 1 2 and 3 4 in sizes are ample for general homeshop turning but other sizes from 1 8 to 2 in can be purchased The chief use of the gouge is for rough circumference cutting of raw stock down to a cylinder of working size It is the best tool to use for rapid cutting away of large areas of the workpiece but when so used Cutting Edge does not produce a smooth surface With a Advanced Wrong practice it can be used for cutting coves amp and the shaping of long cuts is also use ful for
55. r of the finished surface is drawn first then the diameters at various critical points are drawn to scale as vertical lines intersecting the contour line By placing the pattern against the roughed off cylin der you can quickly mark the various points of the critical diameters To make each sizing cut use outside calipers and set these by actually measuring the length of the vertical line on the pattern which represents the diameter desired Then make the sizing cut down to the proper diameter by using the calipers to deter mine when the cut is finished After mak ing the sizing cuts hang the pattern behind the lathe where it will serve as a guide for completion of the workpiece Using a Template and a Diameter Board When many identical turnings are to be produced it is a convenience to have a prepared template This can be made of thin wood or cardboard and is cut ona band saw or scroll saw to have the exact contour of the finished turning The num ber one finished turning can also be used as a template Attach the template to a board then mount the board behind the lathe on hinges so that the template can be moved down to touch the workpiece and allow you to closely observe progress of your work If a great many turnings are being pro duced a diameter board will save the time used for resetting calipers This is simply a thin board along the edge of which a number of semicircular cuts have been prepared to repr
56. re accounted for before discarding any packing material K Tube Or Bed 1 L Small Tool Rest 1 M Bracket Plate sesssssseesereees 1 N Particle Board Table Top 2 O Plate Support Steel eee 1 Po POG E vie tsateces 4 Q End Stiffener nenn 2 R Side Stiffener ce ceeeeeeeeeeeee 2 S Operator s Manual eeeeeee 1 T 6 Face Plate ccccccsesesssseeeeee 1 U Live Center 1 Item Loose Parts Package Containing the following items Bolt Carriage M6 x 1 0 45 Bolt Carriage M6 x 1 0 65 Bolt Carriage M6 x 1 0 16 Lockwasher Ext 5mm Description Lockwasher 6MM 0 00006 Nut Hex M6 X 1 0 c2ccceeeeee Nut Sq M8 x 1 25 ceeeeee Nut Hex Heavy 3 4 16 0 Screw Pan Hd M8 x 1 25 45 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 12 Screw Hex Head M10 x 1 5 30 Washer 6 5 x 19 X 1 6 Wrench Hex L 4mm 5 Screw Soc Set M8 x 1 25 8 Screw Pan Head M4 x 0 7 6 17 17 10 Screw Hex Head M6 x 1 0 12 1 Cord Clamp eeecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 2 Loose Parts Package Containing the following items Bolt Carriage M8 x 1 25 16 24 Nut Hex M8 x 1 25 0 24 Washer M8 x 16 X 1 6 eee 24 Lockwasher 8MM sccceeeee 24 Foot Leveling 3 8 ecen 4 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 0c0ccceeeeeee 8 Loose Parts Pack
57. rned are illustrated in the accompanying sketch which also shows the proper chisels for shaping these contours Any roughing out to depth that must be done is generally accom plished with the gouge held in the scrap ing position Round Square Checking Profile Nose Nose i with Cardboard Planning Round Nose Spear Point Measuring Template Various Cuts Chisel Chisel Depth 42 Deep Recesses The first step is to remove as much wood as possible by boring into the center with the largest wood bit available This can be accomplished as illustrated Be careful to measure in advance the depth to which drill can be allowed to go Now remove the bulk of the waste to rough out the desired recess by scraping with the roundnose chisel or the gouge Remove up to within 1 8 in of finished size in this manner Finish off the inside circumference by scraping with the spear point chisel or skew Smooth the bottom of the recess by scraping it flat with the flatnose chisel Proper support must be provided at all times for the scraping chisels Several tool rest positions are shown in the accompanying illustrations Always endeavor to position the part of the rest that supports the tool as close to the working surface as possible How To Make Fancy Faceplate Turnings Preparing A Plug Chuck A plug chuck is an auxiliary wood chuck mounted onto a faceplate The chuck can be any size in diameter should be about 2 1 2 in th
58. s roughed out the cove can be finished in two cuts one from each side to the bottom center At the start of either cut gouge is held with handle high and the two sides of blade held between the thumb and fore finger of tool rest hand just behind the bevel Position the fingers ready to roll the blade into cove Hold blade so that bevel is at a 90 angle to the work axis with point touching the pencil line and pointed into work axis From this start depress point slightly to start cut then continue to move point down in an arc toward the bottom center of cove at the same time rolling chisel uni formly so that at the end of the cut it will be flat at bottom of the cove The object is to keep the extreme point of gouge doing the cutting from start to finish Reverse movements to cut the opposite side Coves also can be scraped to finish using the round nose chisel or a rattail file but these methods do not generally pro duce perfectly curved coves Pencil Marks rps Cutting Coves Making Long Convex Cuts First turn work down to approximate size using sizing cuts as required to deter mine various diameters Finish cut can then be made with either skew or gouge If the skew is used the principles of the operation are the same as those employed in cutting a bead except that curve is longer and may be irregular Use the extreme heel throughout start at longer end of curve if curve is irregular and pro
59. scraping When used for cutting the gouge is always held with the convex side down It should be rolled approximately 30 to 45 in the direction in which it is being advanced along the rest and the cutting edge should be a little in advance of the handle Right Using The Skew Two skews the 1 2 and 1 in sizes are all that are needed for general use Other sizes are available This tool is nearly S always used to make finish cuts to cut Se vees and beads and to square shoulders Z 7 Properly used it produces the best finish Pull Swing ee Yes that can be obtained with a chisel It Back Tool o should be used but little for scraping as No this quickly dulls it For finish cutting the Support skew is held with the cutting edge consid d erably in advance of the handle bevel does side down Keep the base of the bevel not against the work Both the toe and the Using Toe cut heel of the skew can be used for taking Using Heel light cuts but do not penetrate the wood too deeply without cutting clearances as there is danger of burning the tip of the tool 33 How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe continued Using The Parting Tool The parting tool has just one primary pur pose to cut straight into the workpiece as deep as desired or all the way through to make a cut off It is therefore a very nar row tool 1 8 in wide and is shaped to cut its own clearance so that the edge will not be burned When us
60. se only accesso ries recommended for this lathe Using other accessories may be dangerous To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks When turning between centers or on the faceplate Always rough out out of round workpieces at slow speed Running the lathe too fast so that it vibrates could cause the work piece to be thrown from the lathe or the turning tool to be jerked from your hands Always revolve the workpiece by hand before turning on the motor If the workpiece strikes the tool rest it could split and be thrown out of the lathe Do not allow the turning tool to bite into the workpiece which could result in splitting of the workpiece or the work piece being thrown from the lathe Always position the tool rest above the centerline of the lathe for spindle turning Do not apply the turning tool to the workpiece below the level of the tool rest Do not run the lathe in the wrong direction This could cause the turn ing tool to be thrown from your hands The lathe must run in a direction so that the top of the workpiece turns toward you Before attaching a workpiece to the faceplate Always rough it out to as true round as possible This will mini mize vibration while turning Always fasten the workpiece securely to the face plate Failure to perform these set up operations could cause the work piece to be thrown fro
61. so that the small diameter is approximately 1 16 away from the motor Tighten the setscrew with the 4mm Hex L wrench securely against the flat spot on the motor shaft Place the belt on the pulleys and slide the motor toward the rear of workbench until all the slack is removed from the belt Tighten only two of the motor mounting bolts at this time NOTE 1 2 inch deflection of belt under moderate pressure applied between the two pulleys is adequate tension Place a straightedge such as a piece of wood metal or framing square across the pulleys to see if they are in line with each other If they are tighten the other two motor mounting bolts If they are not in line loosen the two motor bolts and move the motor sideways until pul leys are in line Tighten the bolts NOTE Changing speeds is accom plished by repositioning the V Belt on the pulleys see Changing Speeds section There needs to be sufficient slack in the V belt to allow for this 16 Holes for Mounting Motor H Install Carriage Bolts from the Bottom Up Plate Bracket Headstock Tailstock and Tool Rest Assembly 1 Find the following 1 Tube 1 Large Tool Rest 1 Tailstock 2 Lever Assembly 1 Hex Head Screw M10 x 1 5 30 1 Tool Rest Holder Clamp Support Assembly 2 Brass Shoe Locks 2 Place the tube assembly on your work bench as shown Always keep the squared key section straight down 3 Slide the tube into the headstock
62. t _ Foot S 12 Tailstock 13 Speed Chart 1 Belt Guard 5 Tool Rest ed 6 Tool Rest Knob Lock Headstock Base Lock 4 tack 10 On Off Tool Rest Bracket Lock Switch 1 Belt Guard Knob Locks the hinged 8 Tailstock Ram Lock Clamps the part of the guard during operation ram in the tailstock 2 Index Pin Engages with the spindle 9 Tailstock Lock Clamps the tailstock pulley to determine equal spacing for to the bed cuts for fluting or reeding or for divid 10 On off Switch ing face plate work Do Not Use For 11 Spur Center and Live Center are Removing Faceplates used for spindle turning and should 3 Spindle Flats Place a wrench on always be in alignment these flats to remove faceplate or 12 Tailstock supports the workpiece for sanding discs spindle turning 4 Tool Rest Bracket Lock Clamps 13 Speed Chart indicates general rec the tool rest bracket to the bed ommended speeds for various sizes 5 Tool Rest Lock Clamps the tool of workpieces rest to the tool rest base 14 Faceplate The workpiece is secured 6 Tool Rest Base Lock Clamps the to the faceplate and then screwed tool rest base to the tool rest bracket onto the spindle Used to turn bowls 7 Handwheel Adjusts the tailstock plates and other objects ram 22 On off Switch A WARNING To prevent serious personal injury do not connect pow er cord to electrical outlet in your shop until you
63. the surface being turned travels under the chisel edge like an endless belt The sec ond approach is toward the diameter of a workpiece as when turning the face of a faceplate turning or the side of a large shoulder on a spindle turning In this approach the surface being turned rotates like a disc under the chisel edge Some times the approach will be a combination of both Steady 17 Thrust Against Hands wi Force Rest too low chisel too horizontal Handle Kicked Up Diameter Rest too distant chisel too high point too far from rest Either a cutting or scraping action can be used when the approach is toward a cir cumference the shaving is removed like a peeling from a potato Scraping only can be used when the approach is toward a diameter The reason is obvious when you consider that faceplate turning practi cally always requires removal of wood across the grain Wood does not peel easily across the grain and attempts to use cutting methods will likely result in damage to the work and throwing of the chisel by the work It follows that a cutting action is used for the general run of spindle turning opera tions while the major part of a faceplate turning is done by the scraping method When a combination approach is to be used you will have to judge by the feel of the work when to stop cutting and start Diameter N Approach ke Circumference Approach Circumfer
64. the lathe at the slowest speed Refer to your operator s manual for 28 Indexing The spindle pulley contains 36 equally spaced holes The index pin engages with these holes to keep the spindle from turn ing while you put a mark on the work piece For example To locate the position of six spokes in a wheel 1 Pull the index pin outward and turn it so that the small cross pin slips into the slot This will allow the index pin to engage in one of the holes in the pulley and prevent the spindle from turning 2 Adjust the tool rest approximately at the centerline and make a mark 3 Pull out the index pin and slowly rotate the workpiece until the pin slides into the next hole in the pulley 4 Do this six times and put the next mark on the workpiece The two marks will be spaced 60 apart Continue this operation until six spokes are marked 60 apart 5 Spindle turnings can be divided in the same manner 29 How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe Woodworking Chisels and How to Use Them ici AEI Ls Gouge Skew Parting Tool Spear Point Flat Nose Round Nose The Six Commonly Used Chisel Types Selection Of Chisels Better chisels have handles approxi mately 10 in long to provide plenty of grip and leverage Sharp tools are essen tial for clean easy work buy tools that will take and hold keen edges Theory Of Turning The Two Classes of Chisels These are 1 Chisels intended primarily for
65. xact por tion of the edge which started cutting will travel in a 90 arc down to bottom of the vee Upon reaching bottom of the vee the skew should be on edge Reverse the movements to cut side of the adjacent bead be done only by extreme end of cutting edge If deep vees are planned it is quicker to start them by making a sizing cut at the center of each vee Vees can also be scraped with the spear point chisel or a three sided file It is important that only the extreme heel should do the cutting This means that the bottom edge of the bevel next to the vee must at all times be tangent to the arc of the bead being formed Easier beads can be shaped with the spear point chisel Use pencil marks and sizing cuts as before Push the chisel straight into each cut and rotate it horizon tally to round off the adjacent edges It must be moved slightly in the direction of rotation at the same time to keep the point from digging into the adjacent bead Start Second Finish Position Bevel Tangent To Work Cutting Beads 38 Cutting Coves Concaves This is the most difficult single cut to mas ter but one of the most important in good wood turning First use pencil marks to indicate the edges Then rough it out to within about 1 8 in of the desired finish surface by scraping with the gouge or round nose chisel If the cove is to be very wide sizing cuts can be made to plot the roughing out Once it i

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