Specifications

2.3 Pull out the index pin and slowly rotate the
workpiece until the pin slides into the next
hole in the pulley.
2.4 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.
2.5 Spindle turning can be divided in the same
manner.
WARNING: The indexing pin must be disengaged
for all other operations on the lathe.
Fig. 19
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3. OUTBOARD TURNING
This technique is used to do jobs that are too
large to mount conventionally. It is straight
forward faceplate turning except that because
of the work size, extra caution must be taken
and speeds must be restricted to minimums.
In order to perform outboard turning operations,
you must first build a stand similar to the one
shown in Fig. 19. This is no more than a tool rest
support.
Ensure that the top-to-floor distance allows you
place the chisel on the work centre line.
DO NOT PUSH THIS SUPPORT WHEN CUTTING.
DO NOT TRY TO MOUNT WORK SO LARGE THAT
THE MOTOR MUST STRAIN TO TURN IT.
IF YOU WISH TO EXPERIMENT WITH THIS
TECHNIQUE DO SO WITH SOFT WOODS - LET THE
HEAVIER, HARDER WOOD COME LATER.
The outboard end of the spindle is under the
pulley cover and is protected by a plastic cap.
This end is provided with a left hand thread
which will accept available face plate
accessories .
Remove the protective cap, and screw on the
face plate with workpiece attached. (See face
plate turning on page 26).