User Guide

General machining terms .............................................................................................. 25
General rules for feed rates and cutting speeds ............................................................ 25
Lathe Specifications.......................................................................................................... 27
SHERLINE Lathe Operating Instructions ........................................................................ 28
Review Safety Rules for Power Tools before beginning.......................................... 28
Lathe Operating Instructions............................................................................................. 28
Leveling the Cutting tool .............................................................................................. 29
Initial Test Cutting ........................................................................................................ 30
Holding the Workpiece................................................................................................. 30
Turning Between Centers ............................................................................................. 31
Center Drilling .............................................................................................................. 32
Tailstock Drilling.......................................................................................................... 33
Headstock Drilling........................................................................................................ 34
Reaming ........................................................................................................................ 34
Faceplate Turning ......................................................................................................... 35
Taper Turning ............................................................................................................... 35
Tool Shapes and Grinding Your Own Tools ................................................................ 36
Cutoff or Parting Tool................................................................................................... 40
Side Tools ..................................................................................................................... 41
Boring Tool................................................................................................................... 41
Inserted Tip Carbide Tools ........................................................................................... 42
T-Rest (P/N 2110) and Gravers .................................................................................... 44
Knurling Tool (P/N 3004)............................................................................................. 45
Guide to Approximate Turning Speeds ........................................................................ 45
TURNING SPEEDS ..................................................................................................... 45
Use of Accessories and Attachments............................................................................ 46
Lathe Exploded View and Parts Diagram..................................................................... 46
Part Numbers and Descriptions, ................................................................................... 48
SHERLINE Lathes and Mills ....................................................................................... 48
Standard Dimensions of Sherline Tools ........................................................................... 52
Sherline Lathe Dimensions............................................................................................... 55
Motor and Speed Control.................................................................................................. 55
MOTOR TORQUE CURVE .................................................................................... 56